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What are some examples of bad, outdated or counterproductive career advice? What types of advice no longer apply to today's job market, or could have an adverse effect on productivity in the long-term?
Answer by Colin Shillingford, creative entrepreneur.
I spotted a great video lecture on 99U that happens to touch on the topic: Cal Newport: "Follow Your Passion" Is Bad Advice.
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Below is a quote directly from the lecture:
"American culture is obsessed with the idea that we need to find our 'passion' in order to be happy and successful. But there’s a problem: 'It’s an astonishingly bad piece of advice,' says best-selling author Cal Newport. We have no pre-existing passion. Instead, passion is found by first building a rare and valuable talent and using it to take control of your career path. In other words, be so good and work so hard that no one can ignore you." Read more...
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