Forget what you’ve heard. The future of work is not automated, remote, or gig [1]. It’s multipotentiality.
If you are a multipotentialite, then you are a creative, driven individual with multiple interests, talents, skills, and areas of expertise. You have a diverse range of abilities and are still passionate about learning more. Your creativity is flexible, as you may pursue one interesting topic in-depth for some time before switching to an entirely unrelated topic.
Multipotentiality can materialize [2] in various ways, like having multiple careers, pursuing several hobbies, or exploring different passions all at once. So, sticking with one focus—or career, for that matter—may drive a multipotentialite stir crazy [3], causing them to jump from one job to the next without ever truly being settled on [4] a defined path.
The strength of multipotentiality lies in its adaptability. Like Renaissance men and polymaths, the creativity of multipotentialites is endless, allowing them to connect seemingly dissimilar ideas to solve new problems, and alter their thinking to best fit different situations. They pick up new skills rapidly and are eager to apply them when able.
Multipotentiality is increasingly valued in the workforce, as multi-talented people are adept at [5] solving complex problems with innovative solutions. Not only is their hiring a smart decision for businesses in all industries, but it is also a proactive [6] choice since the World Economic Forum expects that 50% of all employees will need to reskill by 2025 to keep up with the labor market’s dynamism.
Luckily, multipotentiality cannot be diagnosed. Because it appears in many forms, we could all be multipotential in our own ways. So, do what you love, even if it doesn’t align exactly with your current or dream job. You have no idea how your passions can benefit your work unless you try.