From Generalist to Master: Reclaiming Depth in a Surface-Level Society

From Generalist to Master: Reclaiming Depth in a Surface-Level Society In a recent conversation with an elder, a powerful truth surfaced—one that continues to rattle my spirit and demand attention. As I reflect on it, I’m not sure if I’ve written about it directly, but I know it shows up in our work, our walk, and our struggles. And it’s this: We are drowning in general knowledge. Our culture today celebrates the idea of being a jack-of-all-trades—a so-called master of everything. We toss around terms like multidisciplinary and well-rounded as if they are inherently empowering. But I fear we’re missing something vital: depth . Real power does not come from shallow waters. It comes from those who dive deep. The Myth of General Knowledge We live in a time when it’s easy to learn just enough to sound informed. Just enough to be dangerous. Just enough to be wrong . This is the Dunning-Kruger effect in motion—when people overestimate their understanding after a surface-level encou...
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ReplyDeleteLove this sharing...yes, the lessons on our journey come in many forms. The wise attend to them and recieve the guidance with gratitude and thanksgiving. I look forward to reading your sharing daily and only wish that
ReplyDeleteI was able to participate in the self-mastery classes and more...will be getting those books soon. Stay on the move, where's that survey?Peace Shan