We sacrifice our “pluripotentiality,” to use the technical jargon, in order to become mission-oriented and develop skills that are world-class in one particular area. While choosing your own sacrifice is hard, and in some ways sad, it is also what allows us to eventually generate the greatest amount of value for our families and our communities. And using your own talents and achievements to benefit others is one of the hallmarks of living a good, responsible, and rewarding life.
