One good thing about being a polymath is we are resourceful and self-reliant. Joy #2: We Can Complete Projects on Our Own People don’t have to know all the stuff I do. For example, if I’m in a music event, I would tell others I used to write songs too. And depending on the context, I might throw something else into the mix. These days, I just tell everyone that I’m a writer and author of Fearless Passion.
#The polymath how to
They didn’t know how to communicate with me and where to start. Oh, by the way, I wrote a book and I used to write songs too…” I would be like: “I used to be an accountant, but now I’m pursuing a career in animation. I used to be very bad at introducing myself. Sometimes, when you do so many different things, it’s difficult to tell others what you do. Challenge #2: People Don’t Understand What We Do They are less likely to try something unconventional that is against the predefined norms in their specialization.Īble to see possibilities make polymaths very nimble and that’s why we can navigate through different jobs easily. They know too much! They know what works and what doesn’t. On the contrary, it’s much harder for a specialist to think outside of the box. The more exposure we have to different industries and work, the easier for us to connect the dots. Polymath loves to challenge the status quo because we can see better options and possibilities beyond the current situation. Though oft times better than master of one.”īeing a jack of all trades is advantageous when it comes to problem-solving and creativity.
#The polymath full
Most people know the first half of this famous couplet, but not everyone knows that it’s taken out of context. The full couplet should be: If you know that something isn’t right for you, would you still continue? Joy #1: We Are Able to See Possibilities I was genuine about contributing to the animation industry, but I realized it’s just so far off from my vision that I had to let it go. That’s what happened to my animation job. However, when you started working and you realized that your job didn’t align with your long-term goals, you had to change. Unlike what most people think, I don’t enjoy changing jobs.Ĭhanging jobs is a hassle. They wanted me to stay for at least 3 years. The truth is I am as committed, if not more committed than others to my jobs.įor my accountant job, everyone knew I would be leaving since day one. Because during my interview, I had communicated to my managers that I would be pursuing something creative someday. At a glance, employers who look at my resume would think that I’m a person that gives up easily or gets bored easily. Previously, I was in several different jobs – auditor, accountant, animator, and project lead. One big problem with being a polymath is perception. Some employers see us as job-hoppers or non-committal people. Challenge #1: Employers Think We Are Not Committed