1+1=3

Hyper-specialization has been the name of the game in the 21st century labor force. The general consensus is that the best way to get ahead in life (or the job market) is a fanatical development of a specific skill. Pick your niche, whether it be sales, or law, or medicine, or investing, or… you get the idea. Devote your time and effort to it, master it, and stand head-and-shoulders above others in your field.

Sure, it sounds good. But I have to disagree. I believe that it is the hyper-generalist who has the competitive advantage, not the hyper-specialist.

 
1+1=3

The push for hyper-specialization relies on the fallacy of zero-sum skill development. Think about Mario Kart for a second. When you select your character and kart, you have to decide between different tradeoffs.

Luigi’s kart has higher acceleration, but lower speed

Donkey Kong’s kart has top speed and acceleration, but horrible traction

Mario has the most well-rounded kart, but it doesn’t excel in any particular field

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