I think I disagree with their use of Steve Jobs as an example. Jobs was one of the rare individuals who became successful by fanatically following his dream and his vision of technology.
People put too much stock into what they mistakenly call a “passion” and pursue what might better be called a temporary favorable inclination far further than it makes sense to, after reality doesn’t match up with one’s hopes. If we all became what we thought we wanted to be at 10 years of age, 95% of us would be miserable.
I thought this was a smart piece. I know so many people who completely changed course in college and even after college because they were open to new experiences. As the article’s writer points out:
“A single-minded focus on a particular profession during college might increase your odds of a home run in the first-job market or the graduate school admissions game, but it reduces your ability to respond to the many curveballs thrown at you over the course of your working and personal life.”