Crafting a Compelling Career

Rafael A. George Duval
1 min read6 days ago

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When navigating career changes, it’s important to remember that you’re not bound to a job or company. Rather than solely following your passion, focus on doing the work right.

Adopting the craftsman mindset is essential to building a compelling career, regardless of how you feel about your job.

Why settle for living up to other people’s models of success?

With career capital, control is sustainable, but first, you must improve your skills before expecting quality work. Strive to be valuable instead of solely aiming to make money.

Instead of focusing on finding the perfect job, focus on working diligently.

A successful career often results from a complex process that goes beyond following your passion. If you want something valuable, you must have something useful to offer.

Why do we continue to follow other people’s paths to success?

Hard work won’t help you improve your performance beyond a certain point. It’s essential to identify the type of capital market you’re in, your capital type, and your definition of “good.”

Stretching and challenging yourself is crucial for growth, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.

[¹]: Mastery

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Rafael A. George Duval

✍🏼 Indie writer, chief editor of https://snippetsoftext.substack.com/ | 💻 Software Engineer | 📊 Tech Leadership