Sunday Pick: The perils of following your career passion
TED Talks Daily28 Huhti 2024

Sunday Pick: The perils of following your career passion

Each Sunday, TED shares an episode we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today: an episode from WorkLife with Adam Grant, the podcast that explores the science of making work not suck.

Is “do what you love” terrible advice? Adam investigates why taking the job that will make you happiest is not as helpful as looking for the one where you’ll learn the most.

Find the transcript at go.ted.com/worklifepassion

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