Aldo De Jong: Career Choice Often Mistakes Competence for Motivated Skills
Aldo De Jong · He Called It a Work Husband. Then Came the Surprise Money. · May 9, 2023 · at 28:49
Aldo De Jong discusses insights from career coaching regarding the distinction between technical skill and 'motivated skills' that provide genuine fulfillment.
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“So many people pursue a career, and only think about what they're good at, and they forget about what they enjoy doing. So it can be that you're very good at something, but it's not necessarily your Motivated skill.”
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