Very relatable Taylor. The world has been a cruel place to generalists. I think that's finally changing, or maybe there's just enough generalists claiming their validity. Making a safer space for other generalists, in a world that's been obsessed with speciality.
Part of the power of being a generalist in my experience comes from honouring and cultivating curiosity. It really is the most sustainable path because there's no dissonance between obsession and occupation (in the broadest sense of the word).
Perhaps one of the most relatable things that you said, was the pursuit of what's good for the individual, and offering it as service to the collective. That can feel like an egotistical pursuit.
Your post makes me question again, whether we have been shamed by a system that wants us to obsess over the reinforcement of said system, at the neglect of our true nature. Importantly, also at neglect of a principle ever present in nature. Where members of an ecological community naturally and consistency contribute the fruits of their own lives to the benefit of the ecosystem.
The ability to be curious and to love that curiosity is a legitimate trait that not everyone has. I've always been curious and have always deeply, deeply loved it. It's led to so many incredible career paths. Love this thoughtful note you've written. Thank you for sharing.
Love this Taylor, I've been following you on LinkedIn and really like what you stand for. I'm in the same boat, kind of feel like me being a generalist is pulling me in 200 different directions at once and worried whether it's going to hold me back from achieving certain things.
It's why I keep starting and stopping with LinkedIn, thinking I want to stay on Substack, but knowing LinkedIn is where I can probably attract clients, constant push and pull does my head in haha.
Your stuff on LinkedIn really stands out, so keep going and keep pushing, you are one of the few people who is doing things differently over there!
Wow. I felt this in my bones: “Obsession is what separates the greats from the average… There are masterpieces, and there are shit work.” Thank you for saying what so many of us feel but hesitate to declare out loud.
I’m Kelly - retired (unless writing a memoir-turned-novel while slow traveling counts), and obsessed with telling the truth even when it’s inconvenient. So happy to have found your work. I’m following that silver thread too, across cities, obsessions, and my wild second chapter.
Very relatable Taylor. The world has been a cruel place to generalists. I think that's finally changing, or maybe there's just enough generalists claiming their validity. Making a safer space for other generalists, in a world that's been obsessed with speciality.
Part of the power of being a generalist in my experience comes from honouring and cultivating curiosity. It really is the most sustainable path because there's no dissonance between obsession and occupation (in the broadest sense of the word).
Perhaps one of the most relatable things that you said, was the pursuit of what's good for the individual, and offering it as service to the collective. That can feel like an egotistical pursuit.
Your post makes me question again, whether we have been shamed by a system that wants us to obsess over the reinforcement of said system, at the neglect of our true nature. Importantly, also at neglect of a principle ever present in nature. Where members of an ecological community naturally and consistency contribute the fruits of their own lives to the benefit of the ecosystem.
The ability to be curious and to love that curiosity is a legitimate trait that not everyone has. I've always been curious and have always deeply, deeply loved it. It's led to so many incredible career paths. Love this thoughtful note you've written. Thank you for sharing.
Love this Taylor, I've been following you on LinkedIn and really like what you stand for. I'm in the same boat, kind of feel like me being a generalist is pulling me in 200 different directions at once and worried whether it's going to hold me back from achieving certain things.
It's why I keep starting and stopping with LinkedIn, thinking I want to stay on Substack, but knowing LinkedIn is where I can probably attract clients, constant push and pull does my head in haha.
Your stuff on LinkedIn really stands out, so keep going and keep pushing, you are one of the few people who is doing things differently over there!
Appreciate you Stefano.
Goodness me. I’ve written a couple of times about obsession and how that’s needed for your vision to come true. I thought I was crazy.
Thank you, I don’t feel as crazy anymore.
Wow. I felt this in my bones: “Obsession is what separates the greats from the average… There are masterpieces, and there are shit work.” Thank you for saying what so many of us feel but hesitate to declare out loud.
I’m Kelly - retired (unless writing a memoir-turned-novel while slow traveling counts), and obsessed with telling the truth even when it’s inconvenient. So happy to have found your work. I’m following that silver thread too, across cities, obsessions, and my wild second chapter.