POLL: would u rather be great at 1 thing or just decent at everything?

[Lifer]

if you're great at one thing, you can make a lot more money than someone who is just ok in everything else.
just look at all the athletes, actors, etc.
great at what they do, dumb as an ass at everything else (shaq, jessica simpson).

 

[NutBucket]

I like being a well-rounded individual

 

[bradruth]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
I like being a well-rounded individual

Same here. If I wasn't I'd have to find a new career path.

 

[DrNoobie]

I'd love to be great at medicine (without working, of course, I'm assuming that's what you're implying). I would tolerate being average at everything else.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
I like being a well-rounded individual

I concur :beer:

 

[Kalvin00]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: NutBucket
I like being a well-rounded individual

I concur :beer:

x2

 

[NutBucket]

btw, I like to think I'm at least above average with a lot of things

 

[GRIFFIN1]

I guess if you are rich enough, then it doesn't matter if you are bad in bed.

bad = poor performance

 

[yllus]

Great at one thing. In my experiences, it's the single way to be seen as especially noteworthy and significant.

 

[Geekbabe]

If I was great at making money everything else wouldn't be a problem

 

[PowerMacG5]

Great at two things (Math and Science). I suck at everything not included in that (Social Sciences).

 

[ultimatebob]

Yeah, I've definately rather be the best at one thing than just good in everything. Almost no one has ever become famous or got themselves in the history books by being only slightly better than average in their given field.

 

[Lifer]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Yeah, I've definately rather be the best at one thing than just good in everything. Almost no one has ever become famous or got themselves in the history books by being only slightly better than average in their given field.

i concur

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

I wish was great at being motivated. Then I could work at bettering myself for anything I wanted.

 

[Shockwave]

You need a define "suck at everything else". Like, suck how bad?

 

[Joemonkey]

i can tell you from experience, being "good" or "decent" at just about everything sucks

 

[dullard]

It depends on how far that "suck at everything else" goes. Suppose you were great at a sport and made millions in professional sports. Yet if you suck at friendship and relationships you'll be alone and miserable for your whole life. I'd choose just about any option rather than being alone and miserable for life.

And do we get to choose what we are great at? What if you were given the "gift" of being the highest bowling ball stacker in the world. Sure you'll get some fame from TV by beating that other guy's 7 ball record. But really it'll do you no good.

 

[SaltBoy]

If I weren't better than most of my peers at playing the piano, I figure I would be ultimately worthless. You have NO idea how much women love a music man (specifically my wife)!

 

[Red]

Well, I don't have a goal or need to be in history books, I prefer to be a well-balanced, well-rounded individual. If it's your goal to be remembered, then yes, you've got to be unique.

I guess I'm weird though, I'm more focused on enjoying life / raising family, developing relationships, than trying to get into a book =)

 

[dquan97]

I'm great at one thing and my wife loves it!!!!!!

 

[gururu]

true survivors are well-rounded, able to adapt. When the government collapses, and anarchy abounds, I'll be alright!

 

[Kenazo]

how all encompassing is "everything"

 

[skace]

Never put all your eggs in 1 basket.