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#RI-6aef18e7·2 months ago·
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Lookback: After reading Cal Newport's book

“Follow passion for career success”

Realized passion mindset led to anxiety and burnout

What I wish I knew
"Passion usually follows mastery, not the other way around"
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on building valuable skills and career capital"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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