"After 3 or 5 years, all the knowledge accumulated pays off really well!" I call this "compounding knowledge." I take any excuse to learn new skills, tackle ne

"After 3 or 5 years, all the knowledge accumulated pays off really well!" I call this "compounding knowledge." I take any excuse to learn new skills, tackle new projects, and accumulate new information. After a long enough time, those disparate skills become complimentary and connected. My analogy revolves around collecting keys that unlock future doors.