Book Titles

So Good They Can’t Ignore You
Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

By Cal Newport

Year Published: 2012
ISBN-13: 978-1455509126
Categories: Expertise, Passion, Success

35 Quotes Found

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So Good They Can’t Ignore You:

People who feel like their careers truly matter are more satisfied with their working lives, and they’re also more resistant to the strain of hard work.

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So Good They Can’t Ignore You:

Hardness scares off the daydreamers and the timid, leaving more opportunity for those like us who are willing to take the time to carefully work out the best path forward and then confidently take action.

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So Good They Can’t Ignore You:

…just because you want to organize your work around a mission doesn’t mean that you can easily make it happen.

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So Good They Can’t Ignore You:

When it comes to creating work you love, following your passion is not particularly useful advice.

So Good They Can’t Ignore You:

…you need to be good at something before you can expect a good job.