Being a generalist

February 18, 2025

I used to think it would be cool to be an expert on topic "x," and I would force myself to only care about topic "x." At first, I thought it was because I liked topic "x." Then I realized I wasn't even the biggest fan of topic "x," but since I had previously decided that my interest was topic "x," I felt I should just stick to it. I thought it would reflect poorly on me—both to myself and to others I had told—that I liked topic "x." So I would pursue a certain topic even if I didn't like it, couldn't understand it, or if it wasn't the highest reward for the time spent.

For better or worse, I have changed my way of thinking. So what if I find out that topic "x" isn't my interest? I can just change it. Who even said I have to pursue topic "x" as a 21-year-old? No one is limiting what I can do and learn except myself.

I want to be a generalist (for now). If one day I come across a topic I truly want to explore deeply and vertically, then "y" not? But for now, the possibilities are endless in this beautiful and vast era of technology. I want to learn as much as I can and be as functional as possible!