andrewgwils: don't chase opportunity at the expense of enjoyment and strengths
andrewgwils · x · 2026-10-25
andrewgwils advises working at the intersection of what you enjoy, what suits your strengths, and what has good opportunities. He notes that especially now, many people pursue opportunity to the exclusion of the other two, only to feel miserable and contribute little.
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