Generalist is not that bad
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Be yourself
Being genralist, knew what yourself is and update to the world - that the point being generalist
Neil deGrasse Tyson & Charles Liu Talk summary
1.The importance of embracing diverse interests - Charles was initially advised to focus on just one thing, but eventually realized that having various interests was a core part of his identity.
2.Challenging stereotypes - Neil had to overcome expectations and stereotypes as a Black man in American science.
3.Limitations of academic assessment - The education system tends to evaluate students solely on grades, rather than their potential or extracurricular activities.
4.The power of support - Charles emphasized the importance of support from family, friends, and mentors in his success.
5.Turning obstacles into motivation - Neil's father advised him to use others' prejudices as fuel to achieve excellence.
6.Defining yourself - Both speakers emphasized the importance of knowing who you are and rejecting others' definitions of you.
7.Minority representation in science - Neil noted that when he earned his PhD, there were only 7-9 Black people with PhDs in astrophysics.
8.Skills viewed negatively can become strengths - Neil's sociable nature, considered problematic by teachers, became a valuable asset in his career.
9.Every successful person has faced doubt - Neil stated that all successful people have a list of people who said they wouldn't succeed.
10.Be authentic - Their main conclusion was the importance of recognizing, accepting, and being your authentic self.