Learn a lot of things, "specialization is for insects" [1] The type of person who follows this advice will have no problem going deep on the stuff you really l

Learn a lot of things, "specialization is for insects" [1] The type of person who follows this advice will have no problem going deep on the stuff you really like, that will just happen because you find things you love doing. It's much more likely you'll need the push to broaden your interests, especially after you get used to being good at a few things. You'll end up with both a balance of general and specific knowledge and know more about what you personally can do long term. Of course, it all depends on what your goals are. Self-improvement? Money (specialization is risk, how much are you willing to take on)? Happiness? Fulfillment? Power? [1] http://www.elise.com/quotes/heinlein_-_specialization_is_for_insects http://www.elise.com/quotes/heinlein_-_specialization_is_for...