what changed the way u think about thngs most? not poker related

[pocketse7ens]

Hardcore zen

[CrayZee]

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Knowing a little bit about everything is far better than being an expert in one or two areas.


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This is something that I struggle with myself. I feel that I have a lot of breadth, but I feel like I lack depth even in areas where I am more specialized. Perhaps it's because many areas are too vast and I'll always feel like that.

Obviously there's pros and cons to being a generalist or specialist. Maybe the best strategy is to be a generalist that is able to specialize when needed... Being, say, an only-COBOL programmer in the 80s sets you up for failure if you're unable to adapt.

But in any case, I think you eventually have to pick something to specialize in...in order to be economically viable. Obviously a lot of areas cross over and it helps to actually enjoy what you do for work.

[Peter McDermott]

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My favorite novel is "A Hero of Our Time" by Mikhail Lermontov, then again, I am partial to Russian literature.

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One of my five favourite novels is Mikhael Bulgakov's The Master and Margarita

[VADER]

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But in any case, I think you eventually have to pick something to specialize in...in order to be economically viable. Obviously a lot of areas cross over and it helps to actually enjoy what you do for work.

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Yeah thats the only real downside for me, the economic viability of being such a generalist. I can specialize but I find I get to a certain level and then start to get bored. Thats probably why I've never settled on a regular career. Still I've done a lot of things and can hold a good conversation, but real money will probably always elude me. Money is only a part of life though. Health and happiness are far more important. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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This is something that I struggle with myself. I feel that I have a lot of breadth, but I feel like I lack depth even in areas where I am more specialized. Perhaps it's because many areas are too vast and I'll always feel like that.


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Thats another problem theres so much to learn that it can get a little overwhelming if you're constantly looking at the big picture. Life can seem a bit directionless at times but I still wouldn't have it any other way. When you meet like minded people who can converse about a similar wide range of subjects, it can be a very inspiring and creative experience.

[gila]

Poetry, Language, Thought - Heidegger.
Ich und Du - Buber