Yet as a society we continue to get more and more specialized. Thus, it’s never been more important for people to be able to connect dots between different subjects to come up with comprehensive, creative solutions that account for the numerous variables making up any important decision. Today’s world is more complex than it’s ever been, as are the problems that this diverse, connected world creates. There’s no certificate or ceremony…it’s more about learning to think critically and seeing the world through curious eyes. A polymath is simply someone who may have one area of depth, but who has a broad range of expertise in other areas as well that they can pull from to make enlightened decisions. But first, it’s important to provide some context as to why this matters.īecoming a polymath isn’t like studying to become a doctor or lawyer.
#BECOMING A POLYMATH HOW TO#
We’ll explain each of these in detail and provide a blueprint for how to start down the path of becoming a polymath.