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Skill Stacking: Proficiency in Multiple Skills is a Smart Path to Success
The unexpected truth about the top 10%
Have you ever played a video game or watched an action movie and thought, “Man, I’d be much better at this if I could just combine these two skills and have one super-skill!”? Well, that may not be quite as far-fetched as you think.
The fourth industrial revolution is driving change and has ushered in a new era of work that’s more flexible, on demand, and dynamic. To thrive in the new world of work, you have to become good or great (but not necessarily the best) at a few relevant skills. That is where skill stacking comes in.
Building more flexibility into your work is the only way to become indispensable. Tomas Pueyo says, “trying to be the best at one thing isn’t the smartest path to success. Instead, you should put your effort into mastering a combination of skills.” I agree. I’ve come this far because of skill stacking.
I started as an entrepreneur ten years ago. Along the way, I learned how to design, market, write, build courses and sell digital products. Today I’m still learning how to become a good writer (the ultimate networking tool that opens doors to many opportunities). I’ve embraced the lifelong learning habit — it’s deeply fulfilling.
