Embracing Diversification: Being Well-Rounded in Today's World

People often say it's much better to be known for one thing and be specialized in it, implying that one should squarely gain mastery in a certain field and not be a "jack of all trades, master of none." As much as that is understandably true, I think the idea of diversification can also be an interesting point of view, especially with the direction the world is heading in this age and time.

Undeniably, by dedicating oneself to a particular skill and becoming an expert, one can be able to develop a deep understanding, knowledge, and proficiency there that would allow one to stand out, potentially creating opportunities for one in that field. With specialization, one can streamline activities, efforts, time, and resources and quickly gain mastery.

Diversification, on the other hand, would mean not necessarily being a master in many fields but being knowledgeable in many aspects and even reasonably functional and productive in those areas.

These days, being very good at one thing and that thing alone has its perks, but one has to consider the fact that they will always need to borrow ideas and concepts and consult other specialists in other fields at certain points in life to get some things done.

Being a person who not only has substantial knowledge in a certain field—again, not unnecessarily with mastery—but also has reasonable understanding and knowledge in other areas does a great deal to allow more productivity and efficiency in their lives.

Take a content creator as an example. These days, there is a lot more that goes into "creating" the actual content than just the content. Sometimes, some reasonable level of understanding and skill in categories like photography and videography, sound engineering, technology and applications, social media management, and communication skills, to mention a few, are important.

Having a broad range of skills, even if they are at the "C" level, can allow one to be more versatile and adaptable in many situations, such as finding oneself in dynamic environments. Dynamic environments would be those where more than one skill is required to achieve certain aims, like content creation in this age and time.

Being knowledgeable allows one to interact with people from different fields of expertise and potentially connect on a much deeper level. One would also be able to communicate their ideas more efficiently if one had a reasonable level of understanding of the necessary terms.

The fact that I can explore different interests and discover new passions sometimes provides a sense of fulfillment in the sense that I get to expand my horizons.

I am not actively practicing engineering in this period, but in certain concepts in electrical and electronics, automation and control, and mechanical systems, I do have a shot at pursuing new interests and doing very well in them as I have spent years delving into them, thanks to school.

Also, I do music. I played the guitar well, and I still do. That allows me to get more creative in that regard and explore ideas that I find interesting and exciting.

Photography and videography are another set of skills I have been taking an interest in for a long time now. And I don't necessarily have to pursue a career in them, but I can sure apply them at certain points in my life when I need them.

Tech, too, is another area I find myself very enthusiastic about. I find myself spending hours and hours researching, digesting information, and trending things in that space. It is part of the reason why some of my friends consult my opinions and suggestions on certain phones and PCs that they are looking into.

Different things appeal to different people in different ways. Not many fancy the idea of knowing things here and there and just prefer to stick with one idea and specialization, while other people—like myself—consider being rounded in many areas imperative. It depends a lot on personal goals, values, interests, and the environment in which they may find themselves.

Minimalism, as a lifestyle, emphasizes intentional living and prioritizing what truly matters to one. For me, I consider being able to explore different interests and ideas important and fulfilling, and I believe that it helps with productivity and efficiency in certain regards. So, yeah, I would say being well-rounded in many skills, of which one is "C," is better than just squarely focusing on one, especially in this day and age.