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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.
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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.