![[Transcend#^zu7hpq]] Diversifying our identity allows for survival in change. This is an imporant value in western society where we can unhealthily connect our identity with our job. If we lose our job, we should have other things to find meaning in. We're adapatable. We are less prone to [[Burnout]] from hyperfixation productivity, since we care about our other identites and inerests. Being a [[Polymath]] is a more extreme version of a generalist since not only are you fascinated by a wide range of things, you are also skilled at them. We can cultivate our set of interests through [[Alignment]] A common route for people with [[ADHD]] ## Characteristics ![[Range Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World#^kknewc]] - [[Systems thinking]] - [[Synthesizer]] - [[Need for cognition]] - Engage in [[Dialogue]] ## Benefits ### Unique opportunities People are naturally specialists due to the standardization of [[The default path]]. But in reality, there is a sea of unique [[Blue Ocean Strategy]] potential due to a lack of blend and variety. - ![[Range Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World#^eiy7lc]] - I wonder how this can be enhanced through link note taking apps like obsidian or even [[AI for Personal Knowledge Management]] ## Practices - Short-term planning - ![[Range Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World#^b7ehd9]] - This is what I've been doing recently, although maybe to a less helpful extent 😭 - This actually supports our human tendency to underestimate how much we will change in the future - ![[Range Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World#^5de4gb]] - Makes me realize that the pursuit of [[Meaning]] is an always dynamic process. It's the commitment to lifelong learning. ## Criticisms - Generalists score low on grit due to 40th percentile