Appendix B: All the evidence-based advice we found on how to be

The 80000 Hours Career Guide — Find a...

Appendix B: All the evidence-based advice we found on how to be more successful in any job

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The trouble with self-help advice is that it’s often based on barely any evidence. Much other advice is just one person’s opinion, or useless clichés. But at 80,000 Hours, we’ve found that there are a number of evidence-backed steps that anyone can take to become more productive and successful in their career, and life in general. And as we saw in an earlier article, people can keep improving their skills for decades.

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The 80000 Hours Career Guide — Find a fulfilling career that does good

Published 09/03/23

Introduction: Why read this guide?

You have 80,000 hours in your career. That’s a long time. Spend one or two of those hours on this guide, to help you work out how to use the rest. We believe you might be able to find a career that is both more satisfying and has a greater positive impact.

Published 09/03/23

Part 1: What makes for a dream job?

Answer: Research shows that to have a fulfilling career, you should do something you’re good at that makes the world a better place. Don’t aim for a highly paid, easy job, or expect to discover your “passion” in a flash of insight. Find out the six key ingredients of fulfilling work.

Published 09/03/23