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A Hard Question About Generalism vs. specialization

Discover whether mastering one skill or exploring many paths suits your life. Ancient wisdom reveals what generalism and specialization teach us.

Patanguide
What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Patan. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Patan, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Patan
Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.
Understand first
Abhyasa: Focused RepetitionAntara-Mouna: Interior SilenceSthira-Sukham AsanaPrarabdha Karma: Life-Pattern WisdomDrishti: Clear Sight and Focus
Go deeper
Generalism vs. specialization: Start HereGeneralism vs. specializationWhat Is Generalism vs. specialization?The Examined Generalism vs. specializationGeneralism vs. specialization: Foundations
Peri
New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.