Specialize or Generalize – Niche or Broad – What to do when picking a field



Check out our sponsor, Oxygen Bank, and support those who support us 👉 https://go.onelink.me/zyU0/thefuturyt

Do you want to be a Generalist or a Specialist?

Not since the days of debating the Chicken and Egg have people struggled with what steps to take first in order to develop a successful career. In this clip, Chris settles once and for all whether you should have a well rounded set of skills or a small highly specialized focus in a specific area. And his answer might surprise you.

===
👉Subscribe: https://goo.gl/F2AEbk
👉See our Academy Channel: https://goo.gl/vB9zoP

Want a deeper dive? Typography, Lettering, Sales & Marketing, Social Media and The Business of Design courses available here:
https://goo.gl/bRt5qd

🎙 Futur Podcast: https://thefutur.com/podcast/
✍️ Futur Blog: https://thefutur.com/blog/


Love the content? Become a sustaining member for $5/mo today.
https://goo.gl/nwekfL

BOOKLIST –
Essential Reading for Creative Professionals: http://bit.ly/2UtftOb
Essential Design Books: http://bit.ly/2UtftOb

Kits & Proposals:
https://goo.gl/mSjuWQ

Visit our website:
https://www.thefutur.com

FREE resources:
https://goo.gl/Qh6gHr

Mandarin (Chinese) Subtitles on UiiUii
https://uiiiuiii.com/?s=the+futur


We love getting your letters. Send it here:
Not sure if there’s an advantage to being a generalist vs. specialist? Should you specialize? What are you giving up by choosing one area of focus?

The Futur
c/o Chris Do
1702 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
USA


AFFILIATE LINKS*

🙏 Support The Futur by purchasing through our affiliate links:
Amazon: http://bit.ly/thefuturishere
Webflow: http://bit.ly/2EbET9l
Retro Supply Co.: http://bit.ly/2GW8gzR
Creative Market: https://goo.gl/g4jlTE
Design Cuts: http://bit.ly/2GSsAR3

✍️ Sharpen your skills by taking a course, using our affiliate links:
Skillshare: https://goo.gl/YCo2uT
School of Motion: http://bit.ly/futur-som
Bring Your Own Laptop Tutorials: https://byol.me/thefutur

🎧 Do you like the music? Check out the music libraries we use in our affiliate links below:
Skillshare: https://skl.sh/34z8qVj
Epidemic Sound: https://bit.ly/2T647tR
Musicbed: http://bit.ly/futurmb
Artlist: http://bit.ly/2uWdna7

*By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you.


Host– Chris Do
Cinematography– Ricky Lucas, Jona Garcia
Live Editor– Jona Garcia
Editor– Ricky Lucas
Social Team: Elle Money, Alex Burlui
Futur Theme Music – Adam Sanborne http://www.adamsanborne.com
Typefaces: Futura, DIN, Helvetica Now, Calibre, Knockout, Champion Gothic
Futur theme song— Adam Sanborne

source

UC-b3c7kxa5vU-bnmaROgvog

Save This Post
ClosePlease login