The human instinct is to try to be good at as many things as possible. Seemingly, Ambitious, type-A people can do it all. They’re good with technology, they’re fearless
leaders, they display acute emotional intelligence, and they run marathons and perform concertos on the weekends.
Right? Wrong.
The truth is often that being really, really good at one or two things is enough to get you hired. If you’re the best Java coder in the industry, you’ll never be out of work. If you get consistent accolades for your negotiating skills, sales teams will always want you. Incredibly talented graphic designers are a hot commodity.
“But Tim, I’ll never be the best at anything,” you say?
You don’t have to be the best. You just have to be good. Get recognized for your particular talents and expertise, and you’ll get the job you want.
Read more on this interesting LinkedIn article:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/want-more-marketable-become-expert-heres-how-andrew-seaman/?trackingId=ooW7FlCeTvWduXqYUMWFRg%3D%3D
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