If You Build a Talent Stack, They will Come…

Building a “talent stack” is a personal development technique from cartoonist and author Scott Adams. He suggests rather than being a “master of one” skillset, you can find success by developing a combination of skills that work together to create a unique and valuable asset.

As Scott says, he may not be the best artist, the best comedian, or the best writer, but the intersection of being pretty damn good at those three things gave us Dilbert.

According to Scott, there are two ways to develop a talent stack. The first is to become proficient in one skill and then add additional skills that complement it. The second is to develop multiple skills simultaneously, resulting in a set of complementary skills that work together and are unique.

To develop a strong talent stack, you should be open to learning, improving, and taking risks on trying new things. If you continually add to your talent stack, the result will be a unique combination of abilities that sets you apart and increases your value in whatever it is you’re pursuing.

*This post was created by ChatGPT and edited by me to hopefully read less boring. The image was created by MidJourney.