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Why Practical Knowledge and Valuable Skills Matter More Than Passion

Rafael A. George Duval
2 min readJul 27, 2024

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When considering a career change, it’s important to remember that you’re not bound to a specific job or company. Instead, focus on acquiring practical knowledge to achieve long-term success.

Rather than fixating solely on pursuing your passion, prioritize doing the work correctly.

Adopting a craftsman mindset is crucial to building a successful career, regardless of how you feel about your current job.

Avoid settling for living up to other people’s models of success.

With career capital, sustainable control is achievable. However, improving your skills before expecting quality work is key. Aim to be valuable instead of solely focusing on making money.

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

A successful career often results from a complex process that goes beyond just following your passion.

To create value, you must have something equally valuable to offer.

Although a 9-to-5 job provides stability and a steady income, you may need extra effort to advance your career.

Hard work won’t help you improve your performance beyond a certain point. Why continue following other people’s…

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Rafael A. George Duval
Rafael A. George Duval

Written by Rafael A. George Duval

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