Variety is the spice of life.
Some brains need focus. Other brains need multi-focus.
Some brains are really good at and need to do one thing.
Other brains love to juggle and have a lot going on at once.
One isn’t better than the other but “pick a lane” is a thing our culture likes to say.
They like to act surprised when people have varied interest.
I’m surprised when people stick to one thing.
Varied interests make people interesting.
Arguably, varied interests make people’s output more interesting, too.
I would never tell someone to pick a lane.
Creativity happens at the intersection of lanes. Novelty stems from the crash of cultures, ideas, skills, mindsets, interests. Picking a lane doesn’t get you there.
“I have an octopus brain” I said about myself in an interview one time. I got the job.
Many arms make many connections.