Why Having Many Interests Can Actually Be a Superpower (and How to Harness It)
You Don’t Have to Pick Just One Thing I used to feel frustrated because I wanted to learn everything at once — coding, writing, teaching, making videos. Friends said “pick one.” Teachers said “specialize.” But the itch never left. If that sounds like you, this post is for you: having many interests isn’t a curse — it’s a superpower when you know what to do with it. The One-Thing Message — Where It Helps, Where It Hurts People often preach focus: become an expert in one thing, double down, shotgun none of it. That advice works for some careers and some temperaments. But for others — curious, creative, adaptable people — forcing a single path can cause anxiety, boredom, and wasted potential. So instead of choosing between “one thing” or “scatterbrain,” let’s try a smarter strategy: integrate. Why Many Interests Are Valuable Creative cross-pollination. Skills from one area often spark innovation in another. Your coding logic can improve how you structure...
