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> are there any people, especially on HN, that identify as specialists? I specialize in solving problems. I've never found anyone with my capacity for researc
by jason-phillips 4y ago
> are there any people, especially on HN, that identify as specialists?
I specialize in solving problems.
I've never found anyone with my capacity for researching, understanding and quickly putting together a plan to address some exigency.
Whether that be triaging an issue in an opaque production environment or crafting a marketing plan to help tell the story of what my local community does well, that's what I specialize in.
- danielvaughn 4y agoSounds like it would be interesting reading material. Have you ever written a blog or book about your process?
- jason-phillips 4y agoRecently I went through a phase where I volunteered extensively with the expressed goal of teaching others something to which I'm privy from which they should benefit. I learned more my students, specifically that the exercise was largely wasted time. The uptake by the recipients just wasn't there. I don't write for the benefit of others, but I do write for the benefit of me, to keep that skill sharp. I'll tell you my secret sauce, which is being gifted with some intelligence and applying oneself relentlessly. It's a straightforward recipe for success and it's only remarkable in an ocean of mediocrity.