Deconstructing Polymathy
We’re often told in different ways that the key to success is specialization, and that being a generalist is inadvisable. Yet, many of the smartest individuals that have ever graced the earth are renowned for being polymaths with skills across multiple subjects. The modern workplace and companies are increasingly reliant on polymathic individuals to bring them success, making it imperative for us to diversify our skill set instead of simply mastering one trade and sticking to it. But what exactly is a polymath? Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences might be useful in answering this question. He lays out seven different intelligences that include musical, spatial, linguistic, and other abilities that we all possess. A polymath is simply someone who has developed three or more of these intelligences. Hear it here - https://bit.ly/learnlikeapolymath Show notes and/or episode transcripts are available at https://bit.ly/self-growth-home Peter Hollins is a bestselling author, human psychology researcher, and a dedicated student of the human condition. Visit https://bit.ly/peterhollins to pick up your FREE human nature cheat sheet: 7 surprising psychology studies that will change the way you think. For narration information visit Russell Newton at https://bit.ly/VoW-home For production information visit Newton Media Group LLC at https://bit.ly/newtonmg #ADD #BillGates #bodilykinesthetic #DaVinci #Einstein #ElonMusk #Gardner #Harvard #HowardGardner #Interpersonal #IQ #IsaacNewton #JeffBezos #Marenus #Musically #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #PeterHollins #SimplyPsychology #Spatially #LearnLikeAPolymath #TheArt&ScienceofSelfGrowth