He was a jack of all trades and a master of none, but sometimes better than a master of one.
If I’d been around when that saying was coined, I’m pretty sure it would’ve been talking about me. Especially early in my career, I’d spend six months doing one thing, a year doing another thing.
Having more experience and a greater understanding of myself has helped me understand that some of those more frequent changes might have been a bit of a Twitch.
I’d get bored with one thing, see a shiny new object somewhere else, and go for it. I’d feel discomfort with the boredom and monotony and feel the need for something new to pursue.
If this sounds at all familiar to you, you’ve probably heard the same things I’ve heard throughout my life. Things like, “you should probably find something you can stick with,” or “find one area to focus on that you can do really well.”
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