What you’ll learn:

• How to make faster decisions by trying things instead of overthinking them
• How to lead teams by taking care of everyone while still getting work done
• Why joining professional groups helps you learn and contribute right away
• How people with many different skills can succeed in startups
• How to build your first product without knowing how to code
• How to help others in your network from the very beginning
• How to use communities to feel more confident about your career choices
• How people with varied backgrounds can start their own companies

Some takeaways:

Jump into professional communities right away Groups like Generalist World show that you don’t need to lurk for months before participating. Within just two weeks, you can both get help and help others. This creates valuable relationships that benefit everyone involved.

There’s no single “right” career path Professional communities reveal that people with diverse skills can build successful careers in many different ways. This takes pressure off finding the “perfect” path and gives you permission to follow your actual interests.

You can build products without coding skills Modern tools let non-technical people create real, working products. If you’re good at understanding systems and user needs, you can build a business without hiring programmers or spending tons of money on development.

Your diverse background is actually an advantage People with experience in different areas can spot opportunities that specialists might miss. Your ability to connect ideas from different fields helps you find gaps in the market and create innovative solutions.

Your existing skills transfer to entrepreneurship If you’re good at seeing the big picture, building relationships, and solving different types of problems, you already have many of the skills needed to start a company. Early-stage businesses need people who can handle multiple responsibilities at once.

Create your own opportunities As traditional jobs change, people who are comfortable with uncertainty and have multiple interests will be better positioned to create their own work rather than waiting for the perfect job to appear. This entrepreneurial mindset becomes more valuable as the economy keeps evolving.

Links:

Where to find Alison

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ally-syeung/

Where to find Milly

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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