
So Good They Can't Ignore You
Workby Cal Newport · 2012
Heard in 5 episodes across 2 shows since Aug 2026
A career-development book arguing against the conventional advice to “follow your passion.” Cal Newport contends that valuable skills, developed through deliberate practice and a craftsman mindset, create career capital that can lead to greater autonomy, control, and meaningful work.
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Episodes
5
across 2 shows
First heard
Aug 2026
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Episodes
5 episodes featuring So Good They Can't Ignore You, newest first
- Oct 5, 2026
Cal Newport turns overload into a one-page operating planDeep Questions with Cal NewportOct 5, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
Cal Newport shifts AI debate toward harms already hereDeep Questions with Cal NewportSep 28, 2026 - Aug 26, 2026
AI anxiety meets Buddhist steadiness10% Happier with Dan HarrisAug 26, 2026 - Aug 17, 2026
Cal Newport argues for leisure beyond the scrollDeep Questions with Cal NewportAug 17, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026
Cal Newport argues meaningful work needs better boundariesDeep Questions with Cal NewportAug 10, 2026