Every day, more and more of us choose to become polymaths. Even if the word means nothing to you, there’s every chance you’re already a fully-fledged devotee. Polymaths are people who choose to play multiple roles in their daily lives, an umbrella which covers many more of us in the 21st century. In today’s complex world, it’s rare to pick up a gold watch for 40 years’ service to the same company, making polymathic skills increasingly vital.
Polymaths come in many guises. What they share is the ability to multitask, balance hectic lifestyles and step out of the box.
Difficult to pigeonhole, these independent thinkers are capable, progressive and comfortable in their own skin. A typical polymath might be juggling life as a mother, a professional business woman and playing a valuable role on a fundraising board for example.
Are you harbouring a secret ambition to swap that daytime corporate persona for life as a gigging singer-songwriter? Well what’s to stop you doing both? Polymaths aren’t afraid of challenges and stepping outside of their comfort zones; they’re happiest building a portfolio of skills and interests, and taking advantage of every opportunity that presents itself. >Find out more
To celebrate the success of its TTiD, which doesn’t compromise performance in the interests of fuel economy, Saab has joined forces with Channel 4 to explore multiple roles. It has commissioned three short programmes focusing on people living polymathic lives, such as Nick Eziefula, top lawyer by day and respected hip hop artist by night.
One thing all polymaths have in common is the need to find balance between their lives.
To avoid burnout (as they juggle a number of roles), coping methods are vital. These programmes, narrated by top lifestyle guru Anjula Mutanda will give suggestions on how you too can join the world of polymathy, without sacrificing your balance and sanity.
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