2026-01-12 08:29:52

I recently read two very interesting articles and couldn't help but connect them to discuss. One article pointed out that the advice we've been hearing about "focusing on niche tracks" is actually a legacy of the industrial era—that era valued standardized, interchangeable talent. But does this logic still apply today? The other article approaches the topic from the perspective of "manufacturing luck," which is even more intriguing. Luck is not exclusive to the chosen ones; it can be created through certain methods. In other words, what you need is not to be confined and persevering in a narrow domain, but to establish more intersections and create more possibilities. Combining these two ideas is quite stimulating—perhaps the real opportunity doesn't lie in the moment you "choose the right track," but in your ability to cross boundaries and integrate multiple dimensions. The division of labor mindset from the industrial era is now outdated.

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mev_me_maybe

· 7h ago

Really, people who keep talking about niche tracks probably haven't even thought about something like Web3. Cross-disciplinary combinations are the current approach; depth + breadth are the only ways to create opportunities.

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DaoTherapy

· 7h ago

Haha, finally someone has explained this clearly. I previously thought that the narrative of "deeply cultivating niche tracks" was a bit outdated, and now it seems to be a relic of the industrial era. The most evident in Web3—those who cross boundaries actually thrive the most. Just understanding protocols isn't enough; you need to understand economics, community, governance, and even art. Luck is indeed something that can be created—just by creating more intersections.

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WhaleInTraining

· 7h ago

Damn, this idea is brilliant. I've been focusing deeply on this one thing, and now you've connected the dots for me, and I suddenly have an epiphany. Cross-industry collaboration is the true moat of the new era. Compared to stubbornly sticking to a single track, it's much more efficient. Luck is a wonderful thing; it depends on whether your information density and exposure are sufficient. The more intersections you have, the greater the probability. Damn, the division of labor model from the industrial era really should be thrown into the trash. But on the other hand, only a few people can truly achieve this; most are still trapped by old thinking. That's why Web3 folks are generally more clear-headed than those in traditional circles, because they are not bound by vested interests.

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LightningClicker

· 7h ago

Well, this logic is quite interesting, but it still depends on how to practice it. --- Breaking the circle of thinking is indeed more popular than deepening a single point, but honestly, there are only a few people who truly cross boundaries. --- I like the idea of creating luck; it feels like taking proactive action rather than passively waiting. --- The track theory should really be eliminated; intersection points are the real key, but it's still difficult to execute. --- The division of labor logic from the industrial era is long outdated; now it's all about combining capabilities. --- If this idea is correct, I'm just worried that most people are still stubbornly clinging to a single territory. --- Those who can create luck have already taken off; while we're still studying this, others are already doing it.

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NFTBlackHole

· 7h ago

Haha, this way of thinking is indeed brilliant. I've been pondering this recently as well. Sticking rigidly to one track is becoming increasingly foolish; it seems like you need to connect more and experiment more to find opportunities. --- I totally agree. A person's value comes from those strange intersections, right? Now, truly standardized talent is everywhere. --- I love the argument about luck. It's not mysticism at all; it's about trying more, making mistakes, and expanding your exposure. What's the point of being trapped by a single line? --- That's why I try to dabble in everything now. Who knows, maybe two seemingly unrelated things will collide and create something new. --- So, those who say you need to "focus" are actually selling anxiety. They're stuck themselves and still want to drag others down with them. --- I completely agree. Multi-dimensionality is the future. Those so-called professionals are becoming increasingly cheap. --- Creating luck is brilliant. Basically, it's about increasing the number of possibilities. With more samples, chances naturally increase.

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