So Good They Can't Ignore You
Self-management
Gain control by acquiring career capital.

Gain control by acquiring career capital.

from So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport

Ensuring you have the necessary rare and valuable traits before switching jobs or transitioning to a new profession will result in a positive outcome. You will gain more control, which is a key trait of doing great work.

How to Apply This

  1. Recognize the control traps.
    Before you aim to gain greater control and autonomy, make sure that you possess the required rare and valuable traits.

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