Don't be a generalist. - by Yoni Rechtman - 99% Derisible

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You can have generalist knowledge or a generalist skill set — not both.

My thinking here started, as it often does, with a Justin Gage tweet. A few weeks ago Justin tweeted that “be a generalist” was the worst piece of career advice he’s ever gotten. Good or bad, it’s at least broadly accepted as a Smart Take to have. There are numerous books extolling the virtues of being a generalist. I think it’s terrible advice... generally speaking ;) justin g.@itunpredictable thinking about the worst advice i've gotten in my (short) career, "being a generalist" is probably the most destructive thing i was told. actively set me back my a couple of years 11:21 PM · Jan…

Don't be a generalist. - by Yoni Rechtman - 99% Derisible

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