Comments on: The Myth of the Big Break http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/ Decoding Patterns of Success Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:53:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Adele http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26608 Adele Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:18:20 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26608 I love this article. I began writing a blog in January, and since then I've wondered if I'm doing enough to "market" myself.... Instead I've been focusing on content, and vuala, the readers have found me and the base is growing! Thanks for reminding me to stick with inspired action, while trusting the rest will fall into place (rather than my lap). I love this article. I began writing a blog in January, and since then I’ve wondered if I’m doing enough to “market” myself…. Instead I’ve been focusing on content, and vuala, the readers have found me and the base is growing! Thanks for reminding me to stick with inspired action, while trusting the rest will fall into place (rather than my lap).

]]> By: Dan Spoor http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26593 Dan Spoor Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:12:53 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26593 Very well said. It also shows the importance of passion. If you don't have passion, you'll quit the moment you realize there is no big break. If you have a lot of passion and love for what you're doing, you'll stick it out and be able to follow J.D.'s advice. Very well said. It also shows the importance of passion. If you don’t have passion, you’ll quit the moment you realize there is no big break. If you have a lot of passion and love for what you’re doing, you’ll stick it out and be able to follow J.D.’s advice.

]]> By: Dale Hagger http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26592 Dale Hagger Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:25:59 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26592 I subscribe to the 10,000 hour rule regarding what you need to put in to your chosen field.I'm often distracted by the need to help a couple of talented musician friends who do little to build there own infrastructure,I have finally realised they are merely lifelong schemers. I subscribe to the 10,000 hour rule regarding what you need to put in to your chosen field.I’m often distracted by the need to help a couple of talented musician friends who do little to build there own infrastructure,I have finally realised they are merely lifelong schemers.

]]> By: Allan Ngo http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26555 Allan Ngo Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:58:34 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26555 Cool article. This is indeed a problem with hungry young people who see so much success stories from twenty somethings in the tech industry. They want everything fast and would seek every shortcut to find what they are looking for. I believe to truly cherish something, you must be invested in it. With money, time and effort. It is only with these sacrifice will you be able to achieve and maintain success. Cool article. This is indeed a problem with hungry young people who see so much success stories from twenty somethings in the tech industry.

They want everything fast and would seek every shortcut to find what they are looking for.

I believe to truly cherish something, you must be invested in it. With money, time and effort. It is only with these sacrifice will you be able to achieve and maintain success.

]]> By: tinyiko http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26529 tinyiko Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:51:08 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26529 Wow this has to be by far the best advice iv gotten ever since I decided to go for my dreams!!! This article is an eye opener n yes iv been waiting for that big break n it frustrates me that its not coming and it often discourages me! Thank you Wow this has to be by far the best advice iv gotten ever since I decided to go for my dreams!!! This article is an eye opener n yes iv been waiting for that big break n it frustrates me that its not coming and it often discourages me! Thank you

]]> By: Paul Jun http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26509 Paul Jun Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:07:38 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26509 Great points. Well done. Great points.

Well done.

]]> By: Edwin http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26501 Edwin Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:43:08 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26501 Great article. I've been guilty of being a schemer too. It's like a phase we all go through until someone comes along and helps change our perspective. That someone is this article. Thanks. Great article. I’ve been guilty of being a schemer too. It’s like a phase we all go through until someone comes along and helps change our perspective. That someone is this article. Thanks.

]]> By: 7 Marketing Links They Didn’t Show You in School | makemoneyblogging.org http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26499 7 Marketing Links They Didn’t Show You in School | makemoneyblogging.org Sat, 10 Dec 2011 03:17:45 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26499 [...] The Myth of the Big BreakNobody’s coming to save you. No “single moment” is likely to change your career. Particularly if you’re chasing that single moment instead of consistently working to make great stuff. I love this article. [...]

[...] The Myth of the Big BreakNobody’s coming to save you. No “single moment” is likely to change your career. Particularly if you’re chasing that single moment instead of consistently working to make great stuff. I love this article. [...]

]]> By: Christina Gilman http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26498 Christina Gilman Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:43:56 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26498 oh I love this article. It's exactly what I've been thinking, but unable to say. oh I love this article. It’s exactly what I’ve been thinking, but unable to say.

]]> By: Matthew http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26489 Matthew Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:34:38 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/01/25/the-myth-of-the-big-break/#comment-26489 Very well argued. There seems to be this disconnect between taking steps to achieving something and actually committing to it. Very well argued. There seems to be this disconnect between taking steps to achieving something and actually committing to it.

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