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The Magpie Mind
So in this post I’m going to reject the commonly accepted wisdom and look at why specializing is hard, why it fails and what an alternative path looks like. The answer lies in developing strong opinions and a distinctive vibe.
tomcritchlow.com • Rejecting Specialization
People who specialise for reasons of competitive advantage will find that the latter can actually best be achieved through a polymathic approach. This is because competition need not be linear. In fact, it becomes harder to compete through linear specialisation, where diminishing returns are inevitable. The best approach to competition is creativit
... See moreWaqas Ahmed • The Polymath: Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility
I like the term generalist, it’s one of the best descriptions of my career(s) and also a good representation of something I see as vital: being able to understand different domains and translate between them.
Patrick Tanguay • Generalists
I think there’s a prevalence of generalists, people who have moved between different careers, and it’s a reflection of our macro-historical moment. Don’t get me wrong, the silos of the industrial society are still here, but they have melted to some extent. So you have people trying to understand how to exist in that murkiness where society’s tradit... See more