> How far can a boring person with diversified interest go? Someone once said "quantity has a quality all its own." A diverse skill set can be a force multipli

> How far can a boring person with diversified interest go? Someone once said "quantity has a quality all its own." A diverse skill set can be a force multiplier when tackling challenging problems. Bringing a wider perspective can lead to more optimal solutions. > If one doesn't aim for excellence, is it a bad thing? Is it a bad thing if other people don't aim for excellence? The guy fixing your brakes? The airplane mechanic on your next flight? The front-end developer of the corporate chat program you use every day? That's not to say everything you produce must be perfect in every way - but I've always found that I never feel bad when I know I've given my best effort. Whereas knowingly under-performing does tend to eat at you. > I am really early in my career and sometimes I get cold feet when I see how incredible other people are. Lack of experience is a temporary state. The smartest, most experienced person in the room started from ignorance. They put in the time and effort to improve and you can certainly get there too if it interests you. > What does it take to uplift myself and my own levels? My recommendation would be to find a hobby or side project that is at least somewhat related to your field. Something that you find interesting and can use as a springboard for skill development. Getting involved in an open source project is a good example of somewhere one could contribute as well as benefit.