We’ve all heard about the T-Shaped Career. The Generalist v's Specialist.
It’s that idea where you go broad in your knowledge, but deep in one area. Great for work. Great for resumes. But here’s the thing — what about life outside of work? What if you could take that same model and flip it into something way more powerful — a T-Shaped Life.
A T-Shaped Life isn’t about climbing the ladder or being the sharpest specialist in the room. It’s about blending breadth and depth in a way that makes life richer, easier, and a hell of a lot more fun. The horizontal bar of the “T” is all the experiences, hobbies, relationships, and skills that give you flavour. The vertical bar is that one thing you go deep on — the anchor that keeps you grounded, whether that’s your craft, your side hustle, or even your personal philosophy.
Here’s the kicker: a T-Shaped Life doesn’t just make you more interesting, it makes you more resilient.
Jobs come and go. Industries change overnight.
But when you’ve built depth in what matters to you and breadth across different areas of life, you’ve got options. And options equal freedom.
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