What generalists are

Generalists are usually curious people who like to hop around from domain to domain. They enjoy figuring things out, especially in areas that are uncertain or new. They’re good at solving problems that domain experts struggle with, because they’re able to bring bits of knowledge from diverse fields together.

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“Spiral” careers are the last category. This is like a series of smaller careers. People in this model might make a pretty dramatic career shift every decade or so, but there is a method to the madness. They are using their skills and knowledge in one field and applying it to another, while getting a variety of experiences for their own fulfillment

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