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Polymath
Specialization is For Insects. It’s Time to Follow Your Bliss, Embrace Your Inner Generalist, and Become a Polymath.
The importance of classical education and amassing knowledge to become a polymath in the coming age
“Study the science of art. Study the art of science. Develop your senses- especially learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” — Leonardo da Vinci
- Are you tired of being told to specialize in one field?
- Have you ever felt like you are not good enough because you can’t master just one thing?
- Well, I have good news for you!
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s important to have a broad range of skills and knowledge in order to thrive.
Being a generalist allows you to connect the dots between seemingly unrelated fields and see the bigger picture.
Specialization is for insects. It’s time to follow your bliss, embrace your inner generalist, and become a polymath.
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Getting started
If you look at all the great historical leaders, you’ll find they had a deep understanding of classical literature, music, and arts.
It’s not about liking them, it’s about respecting and appreciating their value.
Studying the classics will provide a strong foundation to build upon and help you connect the dots between seemingly unrelated topics.
I’ll write more about this in later posts.
Knowledge is like grains of sand
However, it’s not enough to simply amass knowledge. Every piece of information you learn is like a single grain of sand that is poured into the brain to build a strong foundation and climb higher.
