3 ms·
Cal Newport is a champion of a very different viewpoint: following your passions doesn't necessarily make you happy [1]. His theory is that you can't just drop
by ryanlchan 15y ago
Cal Newport is a champion of a very different viewpoint: following your passions doesn't necessarily make you happy [1].
His theory is that you can't just drop everything and start over - you have to leverage the assets you've built up over your professional life. You gain enormous bargaining power by having this wealth of professional assets on your side, and utilizing them intelligently allows you to change your work to better fit your passions.
In other words, it's not the work that's making you unhappy. It's the workplace.
[1] http://calnewport.com/blog/2011/08/13/dont-quit-your-day-job-transform-it-why-following-your-passion-is-the-wrong-way-to-find-occupational-happiness/ http://calnewport.com/blog/2011/08/13/dont-quit-your-day-job...