Building a Meaningful Career: Beyond 'Follow Your Passion'
This program explores Cal Newport's critique of the 'follow your passion' myth and provides a structured approach to building a fulfilling career using the concept of career capital. We'll delve into the nuances of deliberate career crafting, incorporating diverse learning styles and tracking mechanisms for lasting behavioral change.
Program Modules
Understanding the 'Follow Your Passion' Myth
Examine the origins and flaws of the 'follow your passion' advice, analyzing its appeal and limitations. Reflect on its societal impact and personal implications.
Understanding the 'Follow Your Passion' Myth
Daily 3xExamine the origins and flaws of the 'follow your passion' advice, analyzing its appeal and limitations. Reflect on its societal impact and personal implications.
“"You have to do what you love. And if you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle."”
Case Study Analysis: Steve Jobs & Bill McKibben
Analyze the career trajectories of Steve Jobs and Bill McKibben, contrasting their experiences with the 'follow your passion' narrative. Identify key factors contributing to their career success and satisfaction.
Case Study Analysis: Steve Jobs & Bill McKibben
Daily 4xAnalyze the career trajectories of Steve Jobs and Bill McKibben, contrasting their experiences with the 'follow your passion' narrative. Identify key factors contributing to their career success and satisfaction.
“Steve Jobs did not go to Berkeley to study electrical engineering...”
Building Career Capital: Identifying Your Rare & Valuable Skills
Learn to identify and develop rare and valuable skills, creating your own 'career capital'. This activity explores different methods for skill acquisition and leveraging them to achieve career goals.
Building Career Capital: Identifying Your Rare & Valuable Skills
Weekly 4xLearn to identify and develop rare and valuable skills, creating your own 'career capital'. This activity explores different methods for skill acquisition and leveraging them to achieve career goals.
“In my building skills, have I plateaued? How can I continue to build skills?”
Progress Tracking & Reflection
Track your progress in building career capital and reflect on your experiences. This includes setting goals, monitoring your habits, and making adjustments as needed.
Progress Tracking & Reflection
Daily 28xTrack your progress in building career capital and reflect on your experiences. This includes setting goals, monitoring your habits, and making adjustments as needed.
What You'll Accomplish
- Understand the limitations of the 'follow your passion' approach.
- Learn how to identify and develop rare and valuable skills (career capital).
- Develop a strategic approach to building a fulfilling and meaningful career.
- Track and monitor personal progress, fostering self-awareness and adaptation.
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