[jason-phillips]

> are there any people, especially on HN, that identify as specialists?

I specialize in solving problems.

I've never found anyone with my capacity for researching, understanding and quickly putting together a plan to address some exigency.

Whether that be triaging an issue in an opaque production environment or crafting a marketing plan to help tell the story of what my local community does well, that's what I specialize in.

[danielvaughn]

Sounds like it would be interesting reading material. Have you ever written a blog or book about your process?

[jason-phillips]

Recently I went through a phase where I volunteered extensively with the expressed goal of teaching others something to which I'm privy from which they should benefit. I learned more my students, specifically that the exercise was largely wasted time. The uptake by the recipients just wasn't there.

I don't write for the benefit of others, but I do write for the benefit of me, to keep that skill sharp.

I'll tell you my secret sauce, which is being gifted with some intelligence and applying oneself relentlessly. It's a straightforward recipe for success and it's only remarkable in an ocean of mediocrity.