Dilbert's Career Advice

Would you consider taking career advice from Dilbert? Ok, maybe not the cartoon with the goofy tie but you might want to consider listening to Dilbert creator Scott Adams about what it takes to have an extraordinary career. This was posted in July but it's worth revisiting. Scott says,

But if you want something extraordinary, you have two paths:

1. Become the best at one specific thing.
2. Become very good (top 25%) at two or more things.

The first strategy is difficult to the point of near impossibility. Few people will ever play in the NBA or make a platinum album. I don’t recommend anyone even try.

The second strategy is fairly easy. Everyone has at least a few areas in which they could be in the top 25% with some effort. In my case, I can draw better than most people, but I’m hardly an artist. And I’m not any funnier than the average standup comedian who never makes it big, but I’m funnier than most people.

This makes a lot of sense. As soon as you can do two or more things moderately well, the unique combination sets you apart from your peers.

Full article - Career Advice from The Dilbert Blog