## Top 3 Quotes ![[Range Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World#^9oyk8t]] - People who are cracked across various domains and have proven themselves to be adaptive time and time again are doubtful of their choices just because it's the norm ![[Range Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World#^6pprm1]] - this is where I can trust my breadth as i venture into the path of becoming an [[Educational Vtubers]] - confidence comes from not trying to figure things out, but by having a steady foundation that grants you the opportunity to explore, to be more capable of future opportunities - It's not that I'm the smartest Vtuber, it's that I'm someone who is passionate about online culture and curiosity, and want to make it possible ## 3 Sentence Summary > What are the crucial points in this book that make it iconic, ideas I want to remember for the rest of my life? 1. Although being a [[Specialist]] is helpful for [[Established environment]], being a [[Generalist]] is powerful for thriving in the uncertainty of [[Complex environment|complex environments]] 2. We become masters in our own unique domains - [[Diversity in knowledge helps with triangulating wise insights]] and [[Being a generalist promotes creativity]] 3. The most important qualities are [[Finding and following your interests and passions]], as well as [[Open-Mindedness|Active Open-Mindedness]] ## Author's Purpose - To highlight the need for generalists in a highly specialized world ## Content ### Concepts %% What are the central points of the book? %% - Types of characters - [[Specialist]] - [[Generalist]] - Types of environments - [[Complex environment]] - [[Established environment]] - Why are we usually specialists - [[School does not promote rationality]] - [[We historically founded logic on personal understanding until we had to standardize the world]] - Why is being a generalist good - [[Our personalities change a lot]] - [[Diversity in knowledge helps with triangulating wise insights]] - [[Analogies]] - [[Being a generalist promotes creativity]] - How can we become a generalist - [[Finding and following your interests and passions]] - [[Skepticism]] - [[Open-Mindedness|Active Open-Mindedness]] ### Practices - ![[Range Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World#^8dpcpu]] - 💭 so maybe I shouldn't be afraid if the meta for my favorite FPS game changes, it's training me to be a generalist ## Personal Revelations - My wide range of experiences in video games has helped me with my creative problem solving abil ### Why I started reading this book %% How was this book relevant to my current life? Did it answer a specific question, enlighten me on a topic, etc. %% I started reading this book because I'm quite interested in the field ### Review Honestly don't fully remember how I felt reading the book but reviewing my highlights and notes felt nourishing. ### Related - For going beyond specialization, look into [[My Inputs/My Books/The Pathless Path|The Pathless Path]] ## Future Plans %% What does the book suggest or inspire you to do? %% - [ ] put range as part of [[Digital Self-Actualization]] range showed me how it's okay to not being expert I don't need to have my own research papers, as long as I can cite my sources and bring creativity then I can find my own contributions that other people can find helpful this is why it's important to track your sources through apps like Obsidian for credibility, and your own personal experiences for authenticity ### Questions ### Further Reading - What other books can I read related to being a generalist? - - Actual examples of polymaths, read into [[Leonardo Da Vinci]] ### Content - Tying in the power of being a generalist with ADHD