passion
Coverage of passion in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Passion is overrated:’ This CEO didn’t build her career doing what she loved — and says you shouldn’t either
A CEO argues that passion is overrated and that building a career through passion is not necessary, suggesting alternative methods to achieve happiness at work.
- Making money in this market requires rigor and passion — just not in equal parts
The article discusses that making money in the market requires both rigor and passion, but emphasizes they should not be balanced equally. It highlights the challenge of controlling passion while noting stock picking often lacks sufficient rigor.
- A Databricks exec has 3 tips for new grads — and showing up to work IRL is one of them
Andy Kofoid, a Databricks executive, advises new graduates to prioritize skill-building over blindly following passion, recommends working in an office 4-5 days a week, and emphasizes building a strong foundation early in their careers to navigate future changes. He cautions against relying solely on passion without foundational expertise.