As helpful as heuristics are, it& #39;s interesting to discover ways they fail us.

I& #39;m often reminded of how non-singular people are.

We praise polymaths and imagine ourselves as such. Yet in a professional context, I see others within a single vector of interest or expertise.

We see a programmer, or a writer, or a gamer. We lock them in that box and think of them when associated subjects cross our desks. Of course, building out this niche in others& #39; minds is a useful tactic.

But everyone is so much more complex. Discovering that fact is a delight.

In fact, I& #39;ve found that the most compelling parts of people are rarely what they& #39;re known for. It& #39;s the stuff they avoid listing in the resume or bio.

The weird passions, the unlikely job histories, and the stories they share after a couple of drinks.

I& #39;d like to find more consistent ways to get people talking about those parts of themselves.

What are you not paid to do?

How do your best friends see you?

What& #39;s your own one-sentence personal logline?

I& #39;m paraphrasing, but I once heard or read an idea from @photomatt that stuck with me:

Everyone& #39;s interesting. If you& #39;re bored in conversation, you& #39;re not asking the right questions.