“If you want to love what you do, abandon the passion mindset (“what can the world offer me?”) and instead adopt the craftsman mindset (“what can I offer the world?”).”

—  Cal Newport

Source: So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

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