Why So Much?

I had a student ask me today if she thought it was better to be amazing at one thing or kinda good at lots of things.
I answered “kinda good at lots of things.” I suspect my attitude is reflected in the way we run the gym. I like lots of different movement arts. I love guest teachers from arts I’ve never tried. I am a generalist.
Even so, I understand the great satisfaction that comes with getting really good at a one skill. I don’t think there’s a right answer to the question of choosing to be a specialist or a generalist, but I do think it is a question worth asking and exploring.
What do you think?