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    Yanjun Qi

    Yanjun Qi

    I am science curious.

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    So Good They Cannot Ignore You- Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

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    1. Only following Passions is a bad idea
    2. The idea of Career capital - rare and valuable skills need deliberate practice
    3. A sense of control is important
    4. Do remarkable things like painting purple cow

    Tags: Career-guides, My-Favorite

    Updated: July 11, 2016

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