We are all fully aware of the advantages of specializing in a certain matter and giving it the best we have. It allows us to gain deep understanding and expertise in the matter and makes us a veritable specialist.
And yet, there are many advantages to constantly keep broadening one’s horizons of learning. Constantly learning something new gives you a new and added interest in life. It keeps your mind in a state of exploration. It gives you a more holistic world view that is not possible within any one discipline. Not to forget, it is also a lot of fun.