Why you will fail to have a great career by Larry Smith

Why you will fail: You will rationalize away your dreams—blaming practicality, fear of failure, or pressure from others—and settle for a “reasonable” job instead of doing what you love. Smith’s core message is that a great career requires intense curiosity, hard work, and the courage to overcome your own excuses. Without that, you’ll end up with a “comfortable” but unfulfilling career, which he calls a slow form of failure.