polymaths

Why Some People Are Impossibly Talented (BBC - Worklife)

Why Some People Are Impossibly Talented (BBC - Worklife)

Our society steers us clearly towards specialization (remember Malcom Gladwell’s 10,000 hours rule?), yet branching out across multiple disciplines, talents and hobbies has distinct advantages. Turns out, polymaths contribute MORE to each of their areas because they spend time honing expertise across the board. It’s counterintuitive, but true. This has wide ranging applications for business, business strategy and team building. Read on…