Like this video about the generalist vs. specialist dichotomy and subscribe here: https://freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe-generalists Up Next - Learning From Failure: https://youtu.be/GzMRfX8tQdk In his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, New York Times bestselling author David Epstein defines generalists and specialists in terms of how people accomplish their goals. The book posits that in many fields, being a generalist is actually a more desirable and likely path to achieving success. After all, how many Mozarts and Tiger Woods are there in any given generation? Let’s look at the difference between generalist vs. specialist. Generalists dabble in many areas, also called “sampling,” and they possess a range of knowledge. On the other hand, specialists devote hours of focus, time, and energy into just one talent. A generalist himself, Epstein says you have to give yourself permission to fail, to choose the wrong pursuit, or to work in a job that’s not your ultimate dream career. These small failures are actually major learning experiences that will help you inch closer to greatness. See the full article on the difference between generalist vs. specialist here: https://www.freethink.com/videos/generalist-vs-specialist You might also like... -The Tattooed, Skater Principal Making School Fun Again: https://youtu.be/VKt9CslbVsg -Meet the Musician Who Founded a Global Address System: https://youtu.be/rDZPqQ4K2zQ -Her Organization Uses Dirt Bikes to Get Kids Interested In STEM: https://youtu.be/d5JUV83x7H0 Follow Freethink. -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freethinkmedia -Twitter: https://twitter.com/freethinkmedia -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethink -Website: http://www.freethink.com Join the Freethink forum: http://www.facebook.com/groups/freethinkforum