So Good They Can't Ignore You : Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love (CD-Audio)

from tlockney

This book pretty much put into words I couldn't have mustered exactly how I feel about career and life direction (at least for the majority of us). If I need a book to recommend to younger folks just getting started, this just might be the book I point them to.

from thegreatape

A refreshingly different viewpoint on what goes into building a working life that you enjoy. A little manifesto-y at times, but well worth reading, particularly for knowledge workers.

from CassandraT

I'd be happy to debate many of the thoughts and exampled with Cal, but I found this book to be refreshing in the style and approach. The thesis is clearly communicated and evinced and almost thorough and complete. It is just missing more information on how to set goals - that is the hardest for m...

from brikis98

The main thesis of this book is fantastic: "follow your passion" is bad career advice. "Develop rare, valuable skills" is much better. If people understood that, many of the issues in this country with employment and education would largely take care of themselves. The book is compelling and a ve...

from Skybalon

This book is a good counterpoint to many guides that are heavy on the emotional aspect of finding a career. The information is good and feels reliable, but is not very well researched or documented. I think someone would do well to read this and understand that following one's passion without dev...