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Old 11-03-2008, 06:26 PM   #7 (permalink)
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When you have a goal that you're excited about to the point where you don't mind missing out on the rest, then commit to that.
Going with what society expects of you is different than committing to a goal. It's compromising.
I'm not making an argument that he should do something that reduces his chances of getting into a good college.
I am saying that the approach layed out by Cal Newport is better than the mainstream approach since it neither requires the compromise of giving up future success or present happiness.
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