The Power of Being an Amateur

Strategically trying something new can help leaders break free from entrenched ways of thinking.

The more you become “somebody” in your chosen field (recognized, accomplished, authoritative), the more your thinking tends to calcify, limiting your flexibility and creativity.

Consistently put yourself in situations where you are a complete beginner.

Behance

https://salman.io/posts/polymath-playbook/

The case for general excellence

In his new book, Range, David Epstein argues that although specialization has its virtues, businesses need people with wide horizons and ranges of interests in order to succeed.

The Generalized Specialist: How Shakespeare, Da Vinci, and Kepler Excelled

Should we generalize or specialize? This article explores how Shakespeare and Da Vinci excelled by branching out from their core competencies.