Billionaires often give poor career advice, particularly the idea of following one's passion. Scott Galloway, a self-made millionaire, emphasizes that true success stems from combining skills with opportunities for profit rather than chasing passions without practical considerations. His personal experience of initially pursuing internships and facing rejections shaped his approach to career choices. Galloway’s successful ventures exemplify the importance of pivoting in one's career. Both Galloway and Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach encourage young professionals to consider practical skills over mere passion when making career decisions.
"The worst advice the billionaires give is 'follow your passion'. Anyone who tells you to follow your passion is already rich."
"Success isn't about blindly following passion or going into a field that's stereotypically lucrative. Instead, combine what you're good at with what can make you money."
"The key to my success is rejection, or specifically my ability to endure it. Because if you don't get to 'no' a lot of times, you're never going to get to wonderful 'yeses.'"
"Look beyond what you’re passionate about when choosing a career to find a suitable path for financial success."
Collection
[
|
...
]