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by 3stripe 3446 days ago
I'd recommend reading Cal Newport's "So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love" for some great insights on how to build your skills whilst changing jobs/careers. His approach in 3 steps:

1. Develop skills that are rare and valuable

2. Do something useful and good for the world

3. Work with people you like