So Good They Can't Ignore You
Cal Newport
23 people recommended it in 14 threads, 2013–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
I found this longer than necessary but an excellent kick in the pants.
If you've ever daydreamed about how much better your life would be if you were only working at that cool company, you should seriously read this book.
Picking up this book helps me understand there is not much need for passion but more on the development of my talent and skills.
For being professional, it was So Good They Can't Ignore You, Getting Things Done, and Clean Coder.
It changed the way I look at my career and how I view my personal development.
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