Like this video about the generalist vs. specialist dichotomy and subscribe here: freeth.ink/youtube-subscribe-generalists Up Next - Learning From Failure: 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 ...