We are Polymaths

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The world is becoming integrated.

Those of us who can absorb this unification will thrive.

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Polymaths are the source of some of history's greatest contributions.

Newton, Descartes, Aristotle, Galileo,

Leonardo da Vinci specialized in not one

but several domains, and handled a problem

with a diverse inventory of mental knowledge and

understanding.

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The modern-day polymath is someone who becomes competent in at least 3 diverse domains and integrates them into a top 1-percent skillset

They bring the best of what humanity has discovered from across fields to help them be more effective in their core field.

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Specialists just focus on knowledge from their own field.

Polymaths have the advantage of learning new fields of study, and forming new connections,

Specialists start having a narrow vision by going deep, learning less.

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We need to increase mental stimulation.

Continue to form new connections through active learning.

This helps with memory retention.

Be curious and open to learning.

Always remember.

It's never too late to learn something new.

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Da Vinci started as an artistic painter doing painting, sculpting, and drawing.

Acquired technical skills such as carpentry, mechanics, drafting, and metalwork.

These skills served as the foundation for his later inventions.

Contributing to anatomy and biomechanics.

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Cultivate multiple passions and interests.

Specialist happily live their area for years.

Polymaths have different areas they are interested in exploring.

Explore outside your usual areas.

Seek a common thread linking your interest.

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You will run up against numerous gatekeepers

Is there any interest you been putting off because you felt you weren't good enough?

You don't need access to any large or fancy places you have the internet!

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Overall to explore the polymath inside you have quality inputs knowledge, short courses, and mentors.

Spend time reflecting on what you learn every day, week, and month

Experiment.

Learn by doing.

Spend even more time practicing over the acquired knowledge.

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Thanks for reading my friends

The world is your playground

Let's build to the stars and back

Signing off
- Brainiac

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Notes, ideas, credits

Artwork

Polymath - funkwork

Geniuses - google

Time - Gary Hicken Flick

Stuzor - Tumblr

leossenas - Instragram

Scilitian Gregorio

Leonardo CHRISTIAN JEGOU PUBLIPHOTO DIFFUSION / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

https://www.lifehack.org/430148/how-to-become-a-modern-day-polymath

https://medium.com/skilluped/how-to-become-a-polymath-in-2019-c746d72d9af5
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