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What if success isn’t about choosing between being a specialist or a generalist, but about something far more powerful—mastering the connections between everything you know? Today, we’re diving into Systemism, a way of thinking that shatters traditional career models and gives you an edge in any field. By the end, you’ll see how to turn scattered skills into a system that drives unstoppable growth.

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Unlocking the Power of Systemics – Life Stories 202

Let’s kickstart this session with a special technique we’ve got for you today—space-time bridging. It’s a cognitive relaxation exercise designed to help you mentally switch between various perspectives with ease. This sharpens your thinking and primes you for the topic we’re about to dive into.

Breathe deeply for three counts, focusing on your chest rising and falling. Then, add focus to your body’s position—hands, feet—whatever connects you to the moment. Now, for the next three breaths, alternate your attention between breathing and focusing on an object near you. Ready? Now stretch that focus wider—pull in as much of your surroundings as you can. Feel your mind expand. In just a couple of minutes, your focus is primed and you’re ready to roll.

Today, we’re taking on the idea of generalists vs. specialists. You’ve probably seen the debate all over: generalists are on the rise! Or maybe you’ve heard the flip side: specialists earn more than ever. These buzzwords are plastered everywhere, but what do they really mean? And more importantly, which one should you be aiming for?

To break it down, let’s borrow from the world of biology. A specialist thrives in a narrow range—think of someone with deep, highly specific expertise in a field. The financial analyst, the data scientist—they know their domain inside and out. On the other hand, a generalist spreads their knowledge wide, adapting to many environments. The freelancer, the HR manager—they can jump between tasks, making them flexible but not always deep in one particular skill set.

Now, generalism and specialism are frameworks. But they are limited. Why? Because they reduce a person’s skill set to just two dimensions: broad vs. deep. And when you’re aiming to crush your goals, this oversimplification can trap you. What if I told you there’s another way to think about success that goes beyond this? Welcome to Systemism.

Systemism sees the world differently. Instead of focusing on depth or breadth, it considers how your knowledge interacts and how your skills connect to form something more powerful. Think about it. Every skill or piece of knowledge you have can combine with others to form unique results—results that wouldn’t be possible with just one of those skills standing alone. The magic lies in the synergy between them.

Here’s where it gets interesting: not every combination of skills works together. Some sets complement and enhance each other, while others can conflict. A perfect example? Pairing Python programming with digital art creates something new and valuable. But poetry with financial analysis? Not so much—those require entirely different parts of your brain.

Systemism is about understanding those interactions and leveraging them. Instead of worrying about how broad or deep your knowledge is, focus on how you can combine what you know to create value. Imagine being able to look at any complex problem in your career and intuitively know how to tackle it by seeing the bigger picture. That’s what systemists do—they work in many dimensions, not just two.

The beauty of systemism is that it’s multi-dimensional. Sure, it considers breadth and depth, but it also weighs how these elements interact and in what context. Every problem you face is situated within a broader network of variables. Systemism demands mental flexibility—it asks you to shift between perspectives and see the whole playing field while staying tuned into the specifics of the moment.

This approach was championed by Mario Bunge, a philosopher who believed that understanding the interconnectedness of things is key to solving complex problems. Let’s break it down into two components that will make this work for you: systemicity and systemacity.

Systemicity means thinking in terms of systems, not just goals. It’s about zooming out and understanding how every piece of knowledge fits into the bigger puzzle of your life, career, or current challenge. A simple “generalist” mindset won’t help you here because it overlooks the nuances.

Systemacity, on the other hand, is all about strategy. It’s about building out a roadmap that connects all the different parts of a problem. When you approach an issue, think about it comprehensively—trace all the connections between the pieces and make sure your plan accounts for every potential outcome. Engineers have a principle that fits here: the cost of solving a problem should never outweigh the problem itself. Keep that in mind when you tackle big projects.

By thinking like a systemist, you move beyond the simple “generalist vs. specialist” debate and open yourself up to greater possibilities. It’s about how you think and how you combine your strengths that will propel you toward success.

So, the next time you’re deciding whether to dive deep into one skill or spread your wings across several, remember—it’s not about choosing one or the other. It’s about building a system out of what you know and making it work for you. This is the future of success, and you’ve got the tools to start right now.

Until next time, keep evolving, keep building—and as always, keep on rising.

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