So Good They Can’t Ignore You Review, Summary, Notes and Quotes
Rule 1 – Don’t Follow Your Passion Newport contends that following your passion is dud’s advice. It takes courage and it’s admirable but for so many, it leads to not starting. Rather, passion follows a life of action in much the same way form follows function. Newport claims that compelling careers have complex origins that reject the simple idea that all you have to do is follow your passion. You must pay your dues and do the work. Discipline is your ally on this quest. “The key thing is to force yourself through the work, force the skills to come; …