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T‑Shaped People Win
- Being T-shaped combines broad knowledge with extreme mastery in one area and wins in business.
- Sam Ovens says Google hires T-shaped people who are broad across topics but exceptional in one skill.
Generalism Is Overdone Today
- Too many people today are perpetual generalists and never become outstanding at one thing.
- Sam argues being broad but exceptional in one area is the position that creates breakthrough results.
Start With Three Small Bets
- Limit active pursuits to at most three things when starting, but ideally focus on one as you gain clarity.
- Sam recommends studying mindset, sales, and marketing first and then narrow to the one you want to master.