Jack of all trades, Master of none

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Have you ever considered yourself a person that is competent with many skills, but cannot be considered the OUTSTANDING in any particular skills your good at? I think I can consider myself as one or maybe not.

My boss recently told me, “Lala, you are really such an exceptional employee. When I told you to finish everything, you meet the deadlines, you’re also good using your common sense and that’s one thing I admire you best. But (OMG there’s a big BUT?)  You lack specialization; you’re more of a generalist than becoming the best. I am grooming you to become the best so I hope you can improve that part of you. All in all you’re GOOD. “

I don’t know but it seems to me that he wanted to reiterate that I’m a “Jack of all trades but a master of none.” Haha or I’m just being so judgmental. On the contrary, I really don’t want to assume its negative, because everyone is entitled to their opinion. My opinion regarding this is that a specialist imprisons himself in one dimension, making him stagnant.  While a generalist, finds his way to improve more, learning new things, and enjoy the process of pursuing excellence.

So if someone told you, you are indeed a Jack of all trades, master of none, it doesn’t always mean negative. But if you think I maybe wrong….I tell you...this is my blog so I’m right. LOL