Most of us seek to become better and more proficient at what we do. It may be a hobby, skill, or gaining knowledge on a subject. Yet, too often, we gloss over a few elements and then move to the next. While exposing ourselves to various topics provides cognitive diversity, we only create awareness without proficiency.
If we want to be an expert and skillful at any specific activity, topic, or skill, we must take a deep dive. Instead of going deep and seeing what’s below, we stay on the surface and see the same thing. Nothing changes. The ripples look the same, and the hues remain constant. When we go deeper, the view changes, and the sensations we feel differently. What we do experience is a greater sense of accomplishment and with that satisfaction.
Do you choose to be a professional or a generalist? If a professional, what is it that you have selected? Set the goal for the year, and seek to learn more. Read five books on the topic, watch one YouTube video a week related to it, and commit to taking a short course on the subject. The deep dive will open up your experiences and possibilities.
