How do you make a choice when you’re faced with picking between two things you may really like– but can only have one? Do you default to the thing that’s more fun, or what you’re curious to learn?
They’re not always the same.
Some of the activities I deeply enjoy, I have no curiosity to learn. In my work, I really enjoy directing– it’s creative, active, fast paced, and all around a highly engaging task.
That said, I don’t study or practice the skill and I’m not interested in learning more about it. It’s hobby level– love doing it, but can’t see myself going all in on it (mainly because there are major aspects to it that don’t suit my character– compromising with others).
It’s okay to have hobbies.
Not everything has to be a career, or something you go all in on. We’re allowed to have different things in our lives, and this is a lesson I took from my Muay Thai gym.
There are many different types of martial artists, but you can categorize all of them into the following groups: Specialists and Generalists.
Specialists prefer mastering one style, for years and years.
Generalists mix and match, and most likely take the kitchen sink approach.
There isn’t a right or wrong way, it just comes down to what you’re like. They say fighting is the ultimate self expression of the body, so you should choose based on what you value.
Do you have a curiosity for all?
Your work, career, and life is the same.
When it comes to things you want to do and learn– are you a generalist or specialist? Too many entrepreneurs take different stances on this, as if there is a right answer.
There isn’t.
No one can tell you how to do this– it’s simply you expressing yourself.
For me, It’s the specialist route. I can’t stand learning totally different styles, before having mastered one. The same goes for my work, my skills, and career.
I enjoy mastery, I enjoy going deep, not wide.
That’s me.
Whatever you do, let your values guide you.
#Foolon
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