There are two mindsets regarding what you do for work - depending on which direction value is going. - The **passion mindset** - what can I get out of this job? - What is the world offering me? - The **craftsman mindset** - what can I give to this job? - What can I offer the world? Cal argues that the craftsman mindset is the foundation for a compelling career. When going for "the Craftsman Mindset", look for opportunities to develop skills that are **rare** and **valuable**. Cal called that [[Career Capital]]. He also said that you shouldn't become a "craftsman" if: 1. The job doesn't give you the opportunity to develop **rare** and **valuable** skills 2. The job is, in your view, not useful or perhaps actively harmful to the world 3. It forces you to work with people you can't stand **** # More ## Source - [[So Good They Can't Ignore You]] ## Related - [[The Passion Hypothesis]]