Become the craftsman in five steps.
from So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport
By following these five steps you will be closer to building a mindset that will help you love the work you do because you will be great at it.
How to Apply This
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Decide what capital market you’re in.
Think about whether you belong to the winner-takes-all or the auction capital market. -
Identify your capital type.
If you’ve decided on the auction capital market, think about which skills to develop. -
Define “good”.
Think about the line of work you’re in and what would be considered to be “good” work. -
Stretch and destroy.
Engage in deliberate practice. When you feel that you’ve mastered a new skill, move on to something more difficult. This likely means going outside of your comfort zone. -
Be patient.
Keep in mind that any type of self-improvement takes time. Set reasonable goals every day, and try not to be anxious about the work that you need to do.
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