Hello and welcome to the Generalist’s Thinkbox!

I’m Elhadj, an entrepreneur/indie hacker and a generalist. I want to help you find your purpose by sharing practical and actionable content. Being a generalist can be overwhelming, but by connecting the dots, you can gain perspective, productivity, and opportunities.

I hope you learn something useful from every issue. Your feedback is welcome and valuable!

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For now, let's get on with today's program :

• What's A Generalist, Really?

• Generalist' Digest

• Relevant Content I Like

Let's get to it!

P.S: This is the first in a series of 20 articles on the topic of being a generalist. We'll explore the means and tools to figure out our own path as a generalist. Each entry will focus on a specific topic, so if you have any preference just hit reply!

What's A Generalist, Really?

Being a generalist usually means having a wide range of skills and interests that make you versatile, curious, and creative. You can see the big picture and connect the dots. You can adapt and learn quickly.

But being a generalist also comes with some challenges. You may feel lost or directionless. You may struggle to choose a career path or a niche. You may face pressure or judgment from others who expect you to specialize.

How can you overcome these challenges and make the most of your generalist potential? How can you find your sweet spot where you can use your diverse talents and passions to create value and impact?

Trust me, you’ll be glad you did.

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Generalist' Digest:

🚀 Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurs come from all walks of life. This in-depth piece showcases -among other things- that the more diverse (and possibly difficult) experiences you have, the more likely you are to become an entrepreneur. 

🧠 Thinking: As generalists, we're particularly curious and open to new knowledge, and that's precisely the source of some of our predicaments. One of the skills we must develop along with proper thinking is 'critical ignoring'. 

Content I Like :

Sometimes I'd recommend a cool piece of content/content creator!

I've recently started following The Gentle Nudge, a newsletter aimed at first-time entrepreneurs. The twist is that the author, Marcin Pogroszewski, is building a DTC brand and sharing his progress in his newsletter! 

The last issue provides great tips on how to build a cool pitch deck!

Properly communicating our value proposition is usually a tricky issue for generalists, so I think this is a great resource to start working on that!

That's a wrap! 

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