I was looking forward to read this book written by Cal Newport for a while. This is the second book of him read by me after Deep Work.

I am using kindle edition of this book.

Introduction

Follow your passion is a flawed concept.
Satisfaction is not guaranteed even you walk on a path you dreamed to follow. A small bump on the path can jolt the foundation of the believe system and we may started doubting the passion.

Ch 1 - The Passion of Steve Jobs

If we look closely to early days of Steve Jobs life, we saw a confusing young guy who is passionate about spirituality. If he sticks to what he passionate of, he may ended as a good spiritual Guru. But nothing like it happened and we remember him as a pioneer of computing world. Steve Jobs didn't have any formal computer or electronic degree.
In many occasion Steve talks about following the dream and being passionate about what you do. But it is very contradictory to the facts we mentioned previously.
Steve Jobs started computer business (Apple) out of necessity to make quick buck. This initiative gave him bigger opportunities to make money (satisfaction!) and then there is no looking back.
Steve Jobs grew passion for computer field but his choice to pursue a career in this field was not because of passion for it.

As per self determination theory for motivation at workplace we need Autonomy, Competence and Relatedness.