Being a jack of all trades meansnever being bored again.
It also means building confidence, being adaptable, and being a good leaderbut it requires the right mindset.
Getting in the mindset of a jack of all trades means being open to anything.
Think aboutthe things that fascinate you.
Let curiosity be your guide.
If something piques your interest, throw caution to the wind and give it a shot.
As a Jack or Jill, youre not afraid to take on something new.
In fact, you thrive off of it.
You have an Ill figure it out attitude, so youre always ready to dive in.
Learning to sing and write music makes playing guitar much more useful.
Youre good at something, so dont be humble here.
Now pick the one that excites you the most.
The others are there as a means of comparison to help you with your decision.
One will probably stand out.
Write that one skill on a piece of paper and draw three lines (or branches) from it.
Now write down three skills that would make you even better at the skill you find the most exciting.
These are complementary skills.
Your perspective will be broader, which will allow you to bring new and different ideas to the table.
you might become a better employee and even set yourself up for leadership positions down the line.
Who do you think they want at the top?
A one-trick pony or someone who knows the ins and outs of the territory from multiple perspectives?
Nobody is going to pay you to sit around jumping from one thing to the next.
After all, Ill need to spend a lot of time and make a lot of effort.
Youll often lose interest and want to move on.
Your job that keeps you afloat is your serious relationship.
Its a commitment that involves a lot of depth, attention to detail, and a strong personal connection.
Think of it as being a jack of all trades, master of one.
You need this foundation for branch out.
After all, branches grow from the trunk.
If you see something that you like, it doesn’t hurt to flirt a little.
Who knowsyou might discover your true passion in life.
And if thats the case, youll know what skills you oughta start learning to make it pursue it.
Keep at it and eventually youll get to do something new.
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Make Practicing New Skills Your Hobby
Youll only develop skills if you practice them.
You could read hundreds of books to learn about something and have no idea how to actually do it.
Practice lets you learn and develop at the same time.
Get the basics down andlearn by doing.
Dont get hung up on what you want to do, either.
Pick something that excites you and start.
If you find out you dont like it, great!
Thats one less skill you should bother with.
Marianne Cantwell at Undercover Recruiterputs it well:not making a decision is a decision.
Make some reasonable sacrifices to make room for it.
Taking on a new skill should be fun, and eventually it will feel natural.
In fact, its almost the exact opposite.
For example, I have a friend that brews his own line of beers.
Will his experience rub off on me over the weekend?
No, of course not, but Ill get to learn about it firsthand.
So take a moment to think about all of your friends and family.
Imagine they each have a trading card of some kind with stats and skills.
What skills do they have that you want to learn?
Just like exercising with a buddy, having someone else learning with you cankeep you motivated and excited.
you’re free to get so caught up in learning new things that youll burn yourself out.
Take your time and only focus on a couple things at once.
If you find yourself constantly low on energy, take some time off from learning and go recharge.
Those skills will still be around when youre primed and ready to go.
Dont waste energy pushing your way uphill with something you hate, either.
You also dont want to spread yourself too thin with the skills you learn.
Think about how you might apply the things that youre learning one day.
Thats the exact opposite purpose of becoming a Jack!
You become one to be adaptable and fit into almost any career that interests you.
So dont inadvertently limit yourself by going too many different directions.
Lastly, you dont want to lose the mindset of a problem solver.
Im not sure what I especially want to do in my job.
Youre the employer you figure out what I should do!
Thats why they hire people.
Always think of the ways you could use your talents to solve problems.
You may be a multi-tool, but youre still a tool.
