Author: Cal Newport
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9781455509102
Language: English
Publish Date: 01/01/2012
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2Adopt the craftsman mindset Chapter 3Take control of your career Chapter 4Find your mission in work Chapter 5Summary & Review A Troublesome Inheritance
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Listening to the summary audiobook of "So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport is a valuable investment for anyone seeking to cultivate a fulfilling career. Newport challenges the conventional wisdom of "following your passion" and instead emphasizes the importance of developing rare and valuable skills through deliberate practice. This engaging summary distills his key insights, offering practical strategies for building expertise and crafting a meaningful professional life. By tapping into Newport's proven principles, listeners can gain a fresh perspective on career development and learn how to create a compelling future for themselves.
This book was written by Cal Newport. He has a Ph.D. from MIT in computer science and is an expert on distributed algorithms. He also runs a popular blog, which is focused on deep learning and how to work efficiently. So Good They Can’t Ignore You is his fourth best-seller. 800-CEO-Read awarded it the title of Best Personal Development Book of the Year in 2012. It was also one of The Globe and Mail’s Top 10 Business Books of 2012 and one of Inc. Magazine’s Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs.
- The concept of 'follow your passion' is often misleading; instead, developing rare and valuable skills leads to true career satisfaction. Newport argues that passion is a byproduct of mastery, not a starting point.
- Emphasizing the importance of deliberate practice, Newport suggests that becoming truly exceptional in any field requires consistent effort and dedication over time. He illustrates that building a craftsman mindset is more beneficial than seeking immediate rewards or accolades.
- In the book, Newport introduces the 'craftsman mindset,' which focuses on honing one’s skills and delivering value. He posits that this approach creates more opportunities and ultimately grants more fulfilling career paths than simply pursuing passion.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
Author: Cal Newport
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9781455509102
Language: English
Publish Date: 01/01/2012
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2Adopt the craftsman mindset Chapter 3Take control of your career Chapter 4Find your mission in work Chapter 5Summary & Review A Troublesome Inheritance
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Will I Ever Be Good Enough?
Listening to the summary audiobook of "So Good They Can't Ignore You" by Cal Newport is a valuable investment for anyone seeking to cultivate a fulfilling career. Newport challenges the conventional wisdom of "following your passion" and instead emphasizes the importance of developing rare and valuable skills through deliberate practice. This engaging summary distills his key insights, offering practical strategies for building expertise and crafting a meaningful professional life. By tapping into Newport's proven principles, listeners can gain a fresh perspective on career development and learn how to create a compelling future for themselves.
This book was written by Cal Newport. He has a Ph.D. from MIT in computer science and is an expert on distributed algorithms. He also runs a popular blog, which is focused on deep learning and how to work efficiently. So Good They Can’t Ignore You is his fourth best-seller. 800-CEO-Read awarded it the title of Best Personal Development Book of the Year in 2012. It was also one of The Globe and Mail’s Top 10 Business Books of 2012 and one of Inc. Magazine’s Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs.
- The concept of 'follow your passion' is often misleading; instead, developing rare and valuable skills leads to true career satisfaction. Newport argues that passion is a byproduct of mastery, not a starting point.
- Emphasizing the importance of deliberate practice, Newport suggests that becoming truly exceptional in any field requires consistent effort and dedication over time. He illustrates that building a craftsman mindset is more beneficial than seeking immediate rewards or accolades.
- In the book, Newport introduces the 'craftsman mindset,' which focuses on honing one’s skills and delivering value. He posits that this approach creates more opportunities and ultimately grants more fulfilling career paths than simply pursuing passion.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
