So What Are You An Expert In?

I was talking with a coworker recently about contractors. We were having some work done at our house which required a plumber, an electrician and more. What I didn't know (so much) is that a "general contractor" (as they're known) have experience in all areas. They can do the plumbing. They can do the electrical wiring. They can do everything. They are the experts when it comes to building and renovating.

So what are you an expert in?

My expertise is not as a general contractor (obviously). And your expertise probably isn't either. But are you doing something that you really weren't "wired" for (pun intended)?

We would hope that we discover what we're good (an expert) at and not good (an expert) at early on in life and not end up doing the latter. That can a be huge burden of anxiety for many people (who are outside their field of expertise) and a recipe for poor performance for those they serve.

That doesn't mean we shouldn't stretch ourselves.

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