Avoid over specialization: (Life) advice from Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++

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This one goes out to all the oldies who dabbled in C++, got lost in pointers (+ references) and later, thanked Bjarne Stroustrup for writing the ultimate book “The C++ programming language”.

Well, we aren’t getting into C++ today, but the man who created the programming language.

At AtomicIdeas, our goal is to bring you impactful (big) ideas - from the world’s best minds, books and podcasts. And here goes today’s edition - life advice from Bjarne Stroustrup, the creator of C++.

• Avoid Over Specialization

• Cultivate friendship

• Diverse Skill Set

• Math + History 🚀

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Avoid Over Specialization

Over specialization in one area may lead to burnout, especially if the chosen path turns out to be incorrect.

Flexibility and adaptability are key traits that can prevent such situations and pave the way for a successful career.