Why It's Better To Be A Generalist
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- hey guys! i recently read Range, a book about why being a generalist might be better in a specialised world. If you feel like an all-rounder, you don't know what to study at school or university, you don't know what job you want to have or you've gone through a career pivot, I hope this video inspires you to see it as... a good thing? 😌✨
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: I never knew what to study
02:17 breadth first, specialise later
05:15 trenches of knowledge
07:28 the type of problem matters
10:34 critiques
all thoughts are my own! i recommend reading the book to form your own opinion. and, as i mentioned in the critiques section, the book's not perfect. i still have lots of Qs ;)
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Exactly!✨️
Ugh honestly so refreshing to see a video like this. I definitely identify with this problem and as a student one of my major concerns has been “shutting doors” and closing off opportunities. Thank you jade ❤️🔑
So so glad it resonates !! 🦋🦋🔑
I find it quite frustrating to be a generalist, as the education system is 100% aimed at specialization. I really like to study but studying one subject for years is just not motivating for me.
Thank you for this video and for focusing on the advantages of being a generalist!
Same! I can't study anything for 4 years straight. I want diversity and that's why I'm studying business.
I felt exactly the same in high school. I loved science, history, philosophy, literature, languages, performing arts. So many things! I ended up studying international management with languages. Ironically, business was the one field I knew nothing about from high school and I wasn't even very much into it, and I loved the languages part instead. But I would have been too scared to pursue a language-only path. I'm at the end of my bachelor and I'm about to start a very similar master degree, I would say I'm happy with my choice after all and I'm optimistic about my future, but often find myself thinking "what if I had studied biology or chemistry, it was so interesting and I was so good at it " or "what if I had pursued an artistic path like my friends always tell me I should have". It's annoying but you eventually realise that you have just one life and you will always like other things outside of your studies, your personality cannot be limited to it. I bet all of my passionate, aspiring doctors friends have these moments too
I am in my last year of pre med and i often find myself thinking about stuff completely unrelated like Coding. I wanna learn it. I'm also interested in learning Italian these days but im also very busy so no time for my "hobbies".
I found it REALLY hard to specialise... i liked science as well as the arts... They complete each other. Which is why i found it harder in A level now only doing the four sciences. Felt more like a chore. 🔑
I feel exactly the same!
AGREEEEED
I am so much a generalist and it's such a strange struggle as everybody else seems to be so focused whereas I like to "know everything". Or as other people say "be the jack of all trades". Its annoying as I feel like I can't specialise in one thing as I'm curious about everything but it's also good because I can be flexible and learn a lot and then, as you have said, apply that to an eventual speciality which can revolutionise an area of study as you will have such a different mind and view due to your wealth of experience in all different areas
Edit: I am currently finishing (and failing paha) in a levels, the amount of pressure to know what you want to do, have your career sorted out and have loads and loads of money in order to be acceptable in society and to be stable in your life is insanity. Part of the reason why I'm failing my a levels is because my mind is constantly going against this belief as it is so pushed, therefore any time i actually try to revise my mental health DECLINES. It feels so out of my control, hence why I haven't revised as much but that's only part of being a generalist. You really can't change it even if you try without damaging yourself and your soul
I never saw myself as a generalist but I’m starting to understand the value in it and branch out ☺️
@@khalilahd. it truly is an amazing gift as long as its used in an effective way, like to increase your health such as to do intermittent fasting. Or to learn how to do basic plumbing to save you money if there is a minor problem in the system.
that's totally understandable the pressure we young people face is immense and I don't understand how we're supposed to have everything figured out. But you can only do your best, and we're proud of you whatever happens!
@@gabih7525 thank you so much Gabi that's so sweet
Thank you so much for this! As someone who is studying sciences in school but absolutely loves literature, reading and writing as well! I didn't have to choose subjects in school bc we have to do final exams in 12 subjects....
I’m in the same boat 😅
@@khalilahd. haha let's try not to sink together
Ah I feel so validated! I majored in Interdisciplinary Humanities in uni (which is just a fancy way of saying I couldn’t decide what art to study so I decided to study all of them). I loved it but as I got closer to graduating I started to get nervous because I wasn’t a specialist in any one field. It’s been a little over a year since I graduated and honestly I still get nervous sometimes but being a generalist has worked out pretty well. This was a great video! Thanks Jade! 🔑
hi hi omg may I know what type of classes/ modules you took for your course? I’m about to start a degree in general studies and I’ve barely found anyone online who studies something similar to me as a young adult haha
🔑🧡 I'm almost 30 and still convinced I don't know yet what I want to be when I grow up... And why do we have to choose btw? I studied latin and ancient greek in high school, then graduated in Maths, I went to a professional drama school and now I'm a software developer... In my free time I write, I sing, I solve sudokus, I do sports, I'm studying to become a sommelier...
This video resonated with me so much Jade, I'm actually going to buy and read it! I'll probably never be able to specialize in one thing only, and that's OK! It took me years to accept it, but know I love being able to do all these different things!
I think I've been trying to fight my generalism my entire life. Due certain traumas and thought patterns, I pushed myself into a corner and didn't know why I couldn't breathe. I've never liked doing just one thing, I love the novelty of jumping around new ideas and careers and people. I want to experience new things so badly and I'm SURE other people can relate to being held back by finances or things seemingly out of their control. That's me too. But I have the want to keep going and take experience from the smaller things. I would never miss an opportunity for that, even if I'm not where I'd rather be at this point in time.
I can't wait to keep expanding my world and thanks to your channel its pushed that desire further.
as a fellow generalist this was very validating- thank you :)
per your critique about the book saying being a generalist earlier on will help you to specialize more later, you might like the book How to be Everything! It looks at different ways to design a career which reflects your multiple interests, where you don’t necessarily have to pick just one thing eventually. I found it really helpful when I was panicking about what to study lol 🔑
Ooh thank you!! I’ll look into it :)
This definitely changed my perspective. I struggled a lot trying to figure out what I want to study and I still don't have a set career path, and I saw this as a negative thing, that I was just too indecisive and not passionate enough about any certain subject. But really, combining knowledge and skills from multiple different domains is exciting, and is what moves the world forward. Thanks for a great video, Jade! 🔑
I also have no Idea what career I want to take but I have decided not to go University (for many reasons). Mainly because I don't want to study something just because I'm doing it now , I would probably end up hating everything and still have no idea of what I want to do. Especially, since I go to a college where most people go to the top Uni's.
I’m so glad to see this being spoken about! I’ve struggled so much with deciding what to study. I love physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, literature, visual arts, languages, business, essentially everything but in my dream life I’d be a ballet dancer!
I’d like to see career changes becoming normalised a bit more because I can’t stand the stigma people hold against it.
Every time i tell people that I may not stay in architecture after studying it, they always look at me like I’m absolutely insane!
oooohh why did u end up choosing architecture although you liked so many sciences? i’m in the same situation rn!
I also looked for a university that offered a more generalist approach, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I made. The way of looking at problems is unique, and all the knowledge you acquire from different areas contributes to a more complete and inclusive decision-making process.
Thank you Jade, I loved the video, and I already want to read the book hahah 🔑
Hi! do you mind to spill the uni and the program? currently trying to find one like this rn, so any help would be highly appreciated :D
@@sanchiasehan1083 agreed
do you have some recommendations foe where to start looking?
Heyy, I’m applying for uni really soon and has been so overwhelmed by the whole thing and struggling to find more generalist unis. I would so appreciate if you could pleasee share if you know any
@@lx9414 hi Ive been having the same problems with choosing a specific degree to study at uni but found out that Scottish unis (ik st Andrews for sure) do more flexible degrees where you choose you major/degree after two years of being able to explore different modules from different subjects! This sounds good for me and hope it helps might be something to consider!
I never saw myself as a generalist but I’m starting to understand the value in it and branch out ☺️ I went to college for a bilingual degree to go to medical school but doing so made me push aside my passion for learning languages and now I’m just trying to find a balance of the two 💛
Great discussion, as always✨ I started university as an English major → then switched to business school & worked with start-ups → graduated, but then decided to pursue a second degree to become a nurse and then a nurse practitioner.... So lots of pivots along the way! In addition to providing patient care, I'm able to view healthcare system issues through my "business school lens." In the future, I can see myself contributing to organizational and system-level change initiatives to make healthcare suck less 😉 Or perhaps working with healthcare start-ups to improve patient experiences and outcomes. So many opportunities are out there for jack-of-all trades 🌈
At the beginning I was feeling "oh yes I need to read this book" cause I've always been a generalist but it is so sad as sometimes you lose perspective. I'm from Egypt and in my culture it's not favoured to have knowledge in everything meaning you'll always get this comment "stop knowing one thing about everything and get to know everything about one thing" I believe here is the point you mentioned is missing, when should we specialize and focus, how to choose it from all these things you're interested in and actually build a road map to link all interesting things to your brain. I wish I can find a book that tackles deeply into this. Loved the review, thanks ❤
As a teen who still doesn’t have an idea of what I want to do when I’m older and also having a lot of pressure by society and school to “hurry up and figure it out” this video has helped me a lot. I too hate dropping subjects and choosing electives but this has really showed me and the rest of your videos that I don’t actually need to know now so thank you! 🔑🔑💛
I'm doing a postgraduate in law and honestly I've lived as a generalist myself for years now I've studied so many different areas completely not related to law and I feel like it broadens your options and experiences so much more 🔑
I really needed this today!! I am doing a bachelor in sociology with a minor in psychology and I would like to do a master in public health science after I'm done. I find all of these subjects so fascinating and actually enjoy learning at uni!! The only thing that has worried me is that I won't have a clear-cut profession that I can use to search for jobs. At least in Sweden there aren't many job descriptions that say "We need a sociologist" or a "public health specialist" unless it's for a university or research. However, everything I have learned so far I have had so much use for in everyday life and I can only imagine how this broad knowledge of theories and analytical skills might help me in many different professions! So I hope it will be worth it in the end
I’m so glad you have made this, I love it. I love learning new things. I ended up studying English lit at uni but really love discovering stuff about sciences and languages and history. It’s so cool
this is such a comforting video, because I am very much the same way. thank you so much!
ah this was honestly so inspiring and comforting! i dont have the patience to read a non fiction book right now so im so grateful for these videos! love how we get so much value along with your insights 🤍🦋
I also think that its better to be an all rounder! (and try not to stress it) I was always stressed when I needed to choose my highschool classes for the next year because of this but now I realise its okay with whatever I choose because I will get to study something new. Good luck everyone! And thank you Jade for all of the amazing videos you post 🦋
I really needed this video! I'm going to be doing Liberal Arts at uni in September but have been so worried about not specialising- but deep down I know I want to learn as much of everything as I can :) thanks for this!
I'm going through my final school exams this week so have been thinking about what I want to do after school all day every day! I really resonated with what you said about loving all your subjects and I'm finding it suuuper difficult to choose any area to specialise in, so this helped and I'm def going to pick up a copy of that book :) thanks jade!
Oh lord I was just searching all over CZcams for a video about this topic i was surprised when I saw the title hahaha- Can't wait to watch it 💖✨
wow ur videos are so mature and well rounded recently thanks for being you
Jade you are such a beautiful person. I love your content because it provides comfort and love, yet simultaneously questions every argument put forward: not to just agree but also prove why. This way of thinking reminds me to be more open minded, and that there are always two sides to something. I am an extremely indecisive person when it comes to career aspects so I chose a degree that hopefully will give me experience in many areas as I am not sure of my future career and doubt comes in, which is why starting off as a generalist is definitely great for me. But thank you for reminding me not to just "nod my head" at statements given but search and find proof on my own. Sendjng you tons and tons and tons of love. Thank you 🖤🖤🖤
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Thank you so much Jade for making this video. I am 100% a person who loves and is interested in everything and stresses a lot about having to decide what to study/do. You helped me realise that it’s ok to not know exactly what career I want and that it doesn’t have to be set in stone 💗🔑
✨ 🔑 thank you so much jade! i am in the college-search process, and find it stressful to restrict myself to one major. your videos always inspire me and give such thoughtful insight!
heyy jade!! just want to say- thank you! this video is literally the answer to all my doubts and fears at the moment. I am currently pursuing a degree in opera singing, but i also love so many other discilplines across arts, maths and science. Right now, i am just accepting the fact, that I am the only one who needs to 'approve' of my life- as long as what im currently pursuing is aligned in my heart, i know everything will be fine. wishing you a rejuvenating and expansive summer x sending love from aus 💖🔑🌻
This is HOPE. Thanks so much Jade xx ❤️ 🔑
Loved the critiques section of this video! I read this book awhile back and completely agree with your points on it. I've always found myself wildly interested in a wide range of topics and it was really nice to read a perspective that didn't view that as a bad thing, and in fact highlighted it's benefits, but this book definitely left me with a lot of unanswered questions as well.
Yes yes yes! I am absolutely convinced of this! I even wrote a piece about indecision at uni this year (3rd year engineering) explaining why indecision was an advantage in lots of fields!
Thank you so much jade!!!!! for always bringing new perspectives to our lives. We want more of these videos.
Love u always!!
I love you bringing this up Jade, I know many will disapprove of the being a jack of all trades but master of none, but I LOVE dipping into everything. The world is so big and so much to learn, it’s amazing we can learn that, so being a generalist is the way to go 🙌🏽
I love your videos Jade! I’m currently doing my a level exams and you have been such a great motivator, thank you so much! 🔑
I've always felt this way. When I was in high school, I literally loved so many subjects and it was so hard for me when I had to choose one major at uni! Follow your heart, but take your brain with you! Maybe being a generalist is the exact right path for many of us❤️🔑
Thank you for this video Jade!! It really struck a chord with me 😊🔑
Being a generalist was very difficult during both IGCSEs and IB. For the IB Diploma Program my higher level subjects were Chem, Maths, and Film (a choice some ppl questioned). I struggled to apply to UK unis because I couldn’t pick a course, and there were many times I wished I was more decisive. But I realized I like being interested in so many things, and with my broad skills, I could go into any career I’d like. And I’ll be studying in the US, so I’ll get to explore my interests before choosing! This video felt like a good sign and made me feel better about my future, so thanks again :)
Thank you jade for inspiring me and for bringing ideas to life in so many different aspects. Your videos have unlocked a different mindset for me and I’m very thankful for that :) 🦋🔑
I needed this right now
🔑 wow this is really what I needed to hear. I am currently in my first year at uni and I'm doing a history degree. Before, I studied Latin and Maths so everyone expected me to do something in the hard sciences, and all my science teachers looked really confused when I told them I wanted to do a history degree. The reason I chose history, is because it was the only subject I felt I didn't know enough about. Now at uni I feel soooo much imposter syndrome because there are people there who have been interested in history since childhood and know so much already, while I'm just out here with no preknowledge trying to learn new things. Next year I will need to choose two subjects to specialize in, but I was really dreading it because I met so many professors who are really good at their subject, but if you ask them something about a related subject they will not be able to answer you. For example, you ask a professor who specializes in Athens in the Classical period something about Rome in the first century BC and they will not know it. Or ask a Medievalist something about the French revolution and they will not have an answer. I didn't want to become someone like that, but this semester I had a subject called 'world history' and it is all about generalism. It teaches you to look at the history of the world with a wide perspective in time and place to overcome western biases that are ingrained in the education system and western thinking in general and I LOVE IT. It is so refreshing to have a subject that doesn't agree with the specialization of most uni subjects.
I know that imposter feeling! After high-school I went to study maths because I found it mildly interesting and suddenly I was in with people who dreamt only about maths and physics. It was hard, but it also helped me not get sunk into the field and keep a healthy distance.
i'm going to start studying politics and international relations in uni this year and i've never studied politics in my life, i also picked it bc it's smth i know so little about and it's such an important topic that i absolutely must study it, i've been prepping for the sense of imposter syndrome too tho bc it's definitelyyyy the type of subject that would attract very opinionated, intelligent, well-read people that know the ins and outs of everything already and have their eyes set on clear-cut goals, whereas for me i can just as easily see myself in activism as i can see myself in documentaries, nature conservation, writing novels, archaeology and a million other things, the potential imposter syndrome daunted me at first but now i take pride in the fact that i'm going into the course somewhat blind and only with my never-ending interests to back me, bc anyone can study hard and catch up w everyone's knowledge but only i have my unique insights and ideals and opinions, which are all the more well-developed bc of how many different sources they've been built from
loved this video- grew up such a jack of all trades and learning that I had to specialize in one field in college to succeed was horrible... turns out that's not the case! 🔑
HIIIII JAAAADDDEEEEE!!!! Thank you so much for this video!! I always feel like I just have such a huge love and interest for people and our communities and cultures and the way we work and our world works but that comes into so many different subjects so now I’ve chosen my A-Levels for next year and I’ve decided to go with the subjects I enjoy and am interested in because I was inspired by your love of learning and people have been telling me that I should’ve taken a science or maths or something because I chose psychology, English language and history and they’re all essay based subjects but I’m really content with what I chose because I want to follow what I love so thank you for inspiring me Jade x :)
The way you speak is so captivating, you know exactly what you want to say and how to express it. Books are my passion and I really enjoy your book reviews!
jade, you really need a podcast!! i love listening to you talk about actually anything
THANK YOU SO MUCH for this Jade!!! i thought i was alone on this one
Jade's videos are such breaths of fresh air, they are things that ground me and strip back SO many of these mindsets that society has slapped on to me. I really appreciate you
omg this means so much 🥺✨
I so loved this video! Like all I want to do is build new businesses while travelling the world and writing song lyrics and creating content! Also, I love how you mention the book critiques (especially the one about this book being unnecessarily long, makes it such a drag) 🔑
I am definitely a generalist. Now I have found my passion late in life for Philosophy, but I still dabble in other subjects and I have learned so much along the way! BTW love your Vlogs Jade!
I find your videos SO helpful, informative, uplifting and exciting ALL IN 1
Thank you for the video! I love the book reviews you do! Adding to the discussion, I wanted to bring in the question of why being a generalist is usually seen as having to branch out a lot in your career. I feel as though we have been taught to view each interest and each partiality as something to monetise and use in a professional capacity. I don't have a clear stance on wether that is good or not, but for me a lot of pressure fell away once I decided my career does not have to cater to all my interests. Now I view my career as a development of skills that allow me to engage meaningfully in the world . I've been studying law for five years and am 23 years old and it is beautiful to see a skill start to deepen and expand. Then again lawyers are probably the chess players of the world and not the innovators.
this video is exactly what I needed, I'm currently in the process of deciding what to do at university and I really don't want to limit myself to one or even just two subjects, so thank you for shedding light on this, as it is something I'm sure more people than I'd imagine struggle with
I'm in the exact same boat and I have absolutely no idea what I want to study atm lol it's actually really hard 🥲
same!!
@@zahraachohan8157 have a look at Liberal Arts courses if they offer it wherever you are. I came across it and realised it is the perfect degree for generalists who don't want to specialise so soon
The past few days i have a breakdown and sleepless nights just dreading that high school has ended and now I'm at a place where I have to choose. I don't want to give up on any of my passions but the environment around me is not favorable to such concepts at all. It is seen as too risky or a sign of commitment issues and indecisive mindset. This was weighing on me so baddllyyy and there is such less time to decide and so much to do if i choose a path. Amidst all of this mess, i found something called a multipotentialist and i researched more about it and sort of calmed down and realised i don't have to give up on anything just because people expect me to . And then this video comes up ✨. I think it's truly a sign , thank you so much for making videos. It means a lot to some people and i just wanted you to know that. 💕
Changed my major 4 times already… i’m in my first year of college 🤠
Too many interests! I can related to this video so much. Thanks Jade :)
i love this kind offfff content jadeeeee
I'm already in uni but this is really as you said "refreshing" was great to hear this, now, when I'm in the middle of the exams this is quite reassuring
u inspire me so much Jade!!!
Being a generalst helped me immensely after deciding to quit my sport. Having interests and passions beyond the sport made the transition a little easier - knowing I was someone beyond just that. Today, 2 years since the decision, I've developed a lot and I feel like I have every door open🔑🚪many many thanks for collecting the book and your opinions on the topic into such an interesting and hopeful video. Love this ❤️
Wow. Now I'm feeling just unbelievably validated after two of your book reviews. It's an amazing thing to have a way of your life validated - in a way never done before. So thank you for that Jade. And your critiques, again so good, are just right on point. I'm kind of a little excited to see what else you review as there seems to be a trend here (omg I was so excited to comment, I almost missed the key! Here's my variation: 🎺🎷🎻)
Thank you for the review, great material and I loved critical thinking in the end! :)
Very interesting question on if generalism and specialisation are mutually exclusive or if one comes out of another because, I think that even if someone specialises in a certain field from childhood, they can still have a generalist approach to it. Architecture for me is a great example of that, as I work in the field. Within it there is so much to explore, it is connected with urban planning, education, science, graphic design, psychology, environment and much more, and it is not necessary to have a set career path for the future in a very specific typology or program, but rather trying out different areas within one specialisation will have a more beneficial outcome, just as you were describing with the generalist approach as a whole. And I am sure it applies to other specific fields which require hours of experience and practice like medicine and law as well.
Also, it is important to keep in mind that it is not necessarily about getting to a certain place, changing areas, fields, and careers and throughout life working on different projects can be a very interesting and beneficial path by itself.
👌🏻🔑🔥 Definitely reassured an indecisive weirdo with decision fatigue. Loved this! The upbeat outro music really set off a positive vibe for my study weekend.
🔑 definitely listening to this as an audiobook while traveling back and forth between my internship, writing my BA thesis and doing content creation on the side 😂 thanks for the review!
this is so interesting!
I find that I am a type of person who shifts interests like a tide coming onto the beach and learning new things and then drifting back to the ocean with the new information to take to new places.
I think it is important to be well rounded and hardworking. 🔑
Omg, just a couple of days ago, I was reading abt Tim Ferriss' view on 'generalist vs specialist' and here we are. Love you Jade!
You're really hitting something there. It seems like everyone has made it very clear to me that, with my good grades in every domain, I should be thankful for my opportunities. I am. But I already had to let down literary studies. "You have to specialize eventually". I'm 17, I just want to breath, dance, play piano, and occasionnally work on maths problems while reading obsessively a book. I guess it's the same scheme everywhere, although no one in France seems to share your, and my, opinion. Thanks for putting this into words and for such a great video. Love
i loved range - it was so validating to have these concepts explained and also made me feel understood hah
I've always been such a generalist and this makes me feel sooo much better!! Here in France we also have quite a lot of pressure to specialise at a really young age and yet at 21 i still have no idea where i'm going with my life 😅 By the way i connect with you so much jade as i'm now studying psychology and cognitive science after having studied philosophy for 3 years ;) i love both subjects a lot and i do see a lot of links between them so hopefully i'll find a way to use all this knowledge in whatever i end up doing haha 🔑🌼 Lots of love 💛
I feel this Jade. The career path I am in now is in no way related to my degree, but having my degree equally makes me more desirable to employers. Also, I know if I wanted to drastically change my career path to one slightly more related to my degree, I probably could do that although would probably mean starting from the bottom and working my way up again. When I was a student I was always worried about studying for a specific career path as I didn't want to feel like I was putting my life into a box, luckily I have had a couple of different jobs since then which I have both really enjoyed. Just remember whatever job / degree you have will equip you with many transferable skills, you just need to be able to showcase these.
I've been struggling throughout this year as a senior high school student and that video is perfect ❤️👏
Hi Jade!! I'm still a freshman but recently I have been watching your videos, it really helps me be motivated and want to love learning more! I really hope that your book will ship internationally, I can't wait to read it and learn more from you. Thank you
my life changed from the first video i watched from u. thank u
This is so nice to hear being someone who has jumped and tried to do so many different subjects 😅💛
Just feels good to watch your videos🔑
This was super interesting haha! I'm a physics student which kinda feels like specialist and generalist at the same time. I'm specialising by doing a physics degree but it also demands such a variety of skills, and thinking creatively/differently is so necessary, it feels quite generalist too. Nonetheless, I definitely lean more on the specialist side and watching this is a reminder that I should put more time into other things, especially languages and creatively. The world needs both. Each mindset has different merits and I think it comes back to the fact that diversity is key. More diversity is basically always beneficial and specialist vs generalist is arguably just another example of this hah, thanks for talking about this :)
This is a fascinating topic, thanks Jade 🗝️ 🙂
as a student who has not yet confirmed her decisions for the IB diploma subject choices, it was and still is absolutely hell to pick one thing to study and specialize in. i am someone who not only loves science, but is also drawn to literature and writing - which makes choosing subjects/career paths so difficult. often times, i want to try everything and dip my feet in many different pools to try and test the waters (like internships), but there isn't an opportunity like that for everything and time is not unlimited. with the pressures of having to juggle academic life and looking towards the future, it is definitely a struggle to take a step back to see the bigger picture and contemplate decisions properly
ps thank you for the honest book review jade, i've been scouring for psychology-related books for a while. as usual, love ur content!! 🔑💓
This video is what I'm searching for, Jade you are amazing as ever. I'll try to read that book. It's not rly easy being a genralist while your society and family are saying, I "must" find something that specialized career which would make me more successful. THANK YOU
Such an interesting topic! Indeed, previously I've always thought I still needed to find that one passion, find my specialism, but actually by broad bachelor's degree (media studies) showed me how much I'm interested in many things at the same time!
HEYY Jade! Big fan of u (just bought ur study guide book yesterday and it looks epic).
This means so much thank you!! I hope you find it useful 🤍
@@UnJadedJade nww! I've read a few pages so far, and it's addictive icl, literally one of the best study guides ever. Btw, I was wondering if you have any tips for a y9 going into y10? (My teacher wants me to do my chem, biology and physics GCSE next year)
this video came along at the perfect time! myself and my partner are both having a bit of a specialist vs generalist crisis at the moment - we both work in theatre, we run a theatre company together and both have backgrounds doing multiple roles within the industry, as well as both having studied vastly different subjects before we decided to work in theatre, and we've found that creating art feels like a bit of an uphill battle when you aren't a specialist.
I find it interesting how the specialist/generalist debate usually poses science subjects as the 'specialist' subjects, but consistently ignores this issue within the arts. I have been told in so many rejection emails for entry level jobs that companies are looking for people who want to specialise in that specific role, such as Opera Administrating or new writing producing, and even when running a company, it is harder to secure funding when you don't specialise in a certain type of work, regardless of your work's quality. But in order to make things more accessible we need to to be general in the work we create, so everyone feels comfortable to contribute and it isn't just the same people making the same work and statements time and time again.
Great (and perfectly timed) video as usual Jade, definitely going to read the book now !!!
Thank you for your new video.
I just love your channel and your authenticity.
I also recommend reading one of Barbara Sher s books. Keyword SCANNER 😉
🔑❤️Thank you so much, Jade!! This video was really helpful.☺️
thank u because this has made a level history worth it to me 4 days before my last exam
Being able to have an understanding of different things and learning more about different things really engages me and its just nice to keep life interesting 😌 🔑
Finally! I am so happy that someone is talking about this! Soon I need to choose subjects for EGSE
And it’s so difficult for me( also choosing what to study in university…uuuhhh I still can’t decide cuz I like so much things like: economics, business, architecture, psychology, chemistry, art. Btw thank you so much Jade for the video!!! ☀️🕊💕
PREACH. I have always had many interests, so I enjoy spending my time focusing on different things. :)
I need this so much rn you do not understand!!! Being in year 12, I have to decide what I want to study at university like NOW and it's so frustrating. Thank you so much for your video
My most favourite CZcamsr❤Jade is very hardworking and pretty🥰
I'm kind of a generalist within a specialised field of study, and to me, that's the best of both worlds :D
Jade, I so love your videos.
I read this book a while ago and yes executionwise it could be improved. Despite this, I found the thesis so refreshing and different from the general perception. I've always been stressed about wanting to do so many different things, especially at university (and that's why I've also chosen economics), but this book changed my perception. Love your take on it ❤
Sending much love from Italy 🔑
I've felt the same throughout school!! I absolutely dreaded and hated choosing subjects to specialise in😂. This video is so refreshing!! 💫
aaahh I love this :) I think you might like these two ted talks, they are also about generalism and the beauty of it: 'how falling behind can get you ahead' and 'why some of us don't have one true calling'. I hope you like them just as much as I did❤🔑
I appreciate this video. I gave up on the idea of university because I just did not know what I truly wanted to study for 3 years, and did not want to waste that time and money and take someone's place. So I opted out of the university route and went into full time work. That was the best decision I ever made because I found out that I'm an all-rounder and if/when I become infatuated with a subject or career path, I will study it if I please.
Okay so this is fascinating! (And explained so eloquently and simply!) I have felt this way since I was young , going into a school with baby olympians and kids that have already been categorised and praised into their skill set. I feel I was overlooked in education due to the fact I was mediocre/good at a lot of subjects rather than amazing at one specific thing. But my career journey has been so successful so far due to the fact I have flexible skills and because I am essentially- a generalist!
I’d also LOVE to see any pieces of research of correlations between generalism and ADHD! As my interests are spread so broadly due to adhd I feel it is one of the main factors of being a generalist!
🔑 this is exactly what i needed to hear right now, i'm 16 and have so many wildly different interests so i have no idea what i want a career in.
Jade this was such an interesting video, thank you so so much. Wow I’m proper like… WOAH
🗝 thank you for this video jade! I feel like I’ve been a generalist my whole life, I just wanna be a marine bio marketing singer who travels the world
this is such a vibe 🤧💌