Steph gives thoughts about being a generalist and how to focus your projects down to one to four will make you more marketable and confident.

"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one."
- Shakespeare

Why Being A Jack Of All Trades Is Essential For Success - Forbes

"Self-taught jack of all trades approach to life has put me in a good position to be able to understand every role required in my businesses." - Cliff Gibson

What is a Generalist?

A person competent in several different fields or activities.

A person with a wide array of useful knowledge.

A person with multi-task-ability or capability.

A person whose knowledge, aptitudes, and skills are applied to a field as a whole or to a variety of different fields (opposed to specialist).

The ability to learn and grow in multiple areas is the key to self-awareness and self-confidence.

A jack of all trades and a master of none.

Generalist vs. Specialist: Which Is Better?

When pursuing a career you can either be a generalist, who knows many skills and ideas, or a specialist, who focuses on becoming an expert in one area.

Learning the differences between being a generalist and being a specialist can help you determine which level of responsibility you want and which one is best for you.

Because generalists have an array of knowledge, their skills are more transferrable among jobs. Things such as customer service, verbal and written communication or other soft skills may help you succeed in any position in any field.

It's easier for generalists to see the big picture and can piece together unrelated things.

Pros and cons of being a generalist

Pro: Having a wide amount of knowledge helps individuals see the connections between departments and find solutions that benefit their entire team or department.

Pro: Knowledge and skills can lead to a variety of careers and keep individuals from getting bored doing the same thing over and over. In most industries, problem-solving skills and communication skills are useful.

Pro: Finding a job can be easier and quicker for generalists.

Con: In a highly technical organization, generalists can struggle to prove their worth because they aren't experts in one particular field.

Con: Using multiple skills across a variety of tasks can make generalists tired.