- good point about the selection bias of graduation speakers and now they probably downplay the role of luck
- what makes people even think they know what their dream job is? After working for an interesting company for a few years their perception might change dramatically
- is it the job that is the dream, or is it the fame, esteem and wealth? Jobs like being an author or a musician or an artist are probably less pleasant than working in a nice office with a team you like
- most of your heroes... Did they learn to be great in their field by studying it in college?
- on the other hand, advice to follow your dream might be good as long as you give yourself a healthy dose of optionality/convexity
- my advice to people would be don't settle for a job that bores or distresses you, but prepare to be surprised just how fulfilling certain jobs can be
- good point about the selection bias of graduation speakers and now they probably downplay the role of luck
- what makes people even think they know what their dream job is? After working for an interesting company for a few years their perception might change dramatically
- is it the job that is the dream, or is it the fame, esteem and wealth? Jobs like being an author or a musician or an artist are probably less pleasant than working in a nice office with a team you like
- most of your heroes... Did they learn to be great in their field by studying it in college?
- on the other hand, advice to follow your dream might be good as long as you give yourself a healthy dose of optionality/convexity
- my advice to people would be don't settle for a job that bores or distresses you, but prepare to be surprised just how fulfilling certain jobs can be