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Field Work In The Arctic And A Rough Ship
- David lived in a tent in the Arctic while training as a scientist and later worked on a ship that had bullet marks from past pirate attacks.
- Those varied experiences shaped his understanding of different careers and practical fit.
Sampling Builds Lasting Career Fit
- Generalists build a broader toolbox early by sampling many activities before specializing.
- That toolbox improves long-term fit and the ability to pivot into new domains.
Variable Practice Improves Transfer
- Mixed, variable practice slows early progress but creates transferable knowledge.
- That frustration yields flexible skills that perform better on novel problems.