Do it!
Instead of trying to be the best at one thing, try to be "merely" great at two things and then learn to combine them. Not only is this easier, but it will make your skillset more unique, cutting out the competition.
30 Useful Concepts (Spring 2024)
I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
More than half of the value of writing an essay lies in how it forces you to reorganize and refine your thoughts. The finished essay itself is a bonus.
The choice is simple: Madness. Or take a leap of faith.