The versatilist and the gin drinker

Another year when Spurs finished above Arsenal. Another bloody bet lost to Mrs D. This is getting expensive. "Wenger Out! Wenger Out!" Oh wait a minute he is out ... maybe next year then ...

Today was notable for:

Not getting stressed about work
Starting planning Operation Leap Year
Booking next year’s Hay Festival accommodation
Discovering the concept of the versatilist ... I quote:

Specialists generally have deep skills and narrow scope, giving them expertise that is recognized by peers but seldom valued outside their immediate domain...Generalists have broad scope and shallow skills, enabling them to respond or act reasonably quickly but often without gaining or demonstrating the confidence of their partners or customers...Versatilists, in contrast, apply depth of skill to a progressively widening scope of situations and experiences, gaining new competencies, building relationships, and assuming new roles...capable not only of constantly adapting but also of constantly learning and growing” ... comparable to “Swiss Army knives” rather than “specialty tools”.

Yup. That’s me. A versatilist. Or as some people call me, a clever tool ...