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		luxuryballs on Nov 9, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: How do I find my “purpose”? Check out the book “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”, purpose is overrated, being a skilled professional is underrated.

jondeval on Nov 9, 2022 [–]

I second this. However I'd like to note that in the later chapters, Cal Newport does develop the concept of 'mission' which has some overlap with the concept of purpose but is defined more constructively.

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