991. "He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail."

"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail." Abraham Maslow


This quote is about perspective. When you are a master of something, everything in the world appears to you in that context. For instance, if you're an artist you see all the world as an opportunity for a photograph or a painting. I think one of the greatest examples is show in the UPS commercial shown at the bottom of the page. Because the man works in logistics, he sees deeper into what Ben does. He isn't simply a UPS man, hes logistics.


While this is a great attribute to have, because it will make you a master in your field, it can also blind you to other perspectives. The artist does not see Ben in the commercial as logistics, but rather as a painting opportunity and vice versa. This narrow-perspectiveness often leads to disagreements on a simple subject. This is why I think it is important to have multiple things that you master. Sure you should master your career, but master hobbies as well. Soon you perspectives will begin to blend together and you will be a more well-rounded thinker. You can be the logistics man/artist/sports fanatic/human rights activist. That combination right there will enable you to see the world in many different ways, and your blind spots to certain aspects will begin to fade. So I encourage everyone to become masters of your career and masters of a few hobbies. Have a good weekend and ill be back on Monday.