After working as a psychologist for nearly fifteen years, I started craving something different. I wanted a field that moved and changed quickly. Psychology just felt too slow for me. Since I have ADHD, I actually enjoy and do well in fast-paced, sometimes chaotic settings.

I still love psychology, though. The human mind really interests me. I enjoy both clinical and cognitive work, and I find it meaningful to help others or work on myself. But the field just moves too slowly for my taste.

Even so, I wanted more energy and progress. That's when I found AI, before ChatGPT 3 became popular. Some people wondered why I'd switch fields or doubted what I could do. My advice is simple: don't let others put limits on your goals.

If you look at really successful people, you'll see a pattern. They believe in themselves so much that it almost seems unrealistic. They keep going and don't give up. I realized I needed to do the same. I found the top people in the field, studied what they did, and focused my learning. After my first journey in psychology, I realized I could probably do it all in a quarter of the time if I tried again. Always ask yourself: "What's the fastest way to reach my goal?"

No matter what setbacks or doubts you face, remember: "Keep Calm and Carry On." I'm not always calm myself, but I keep going. In the end, you won't regret what you tried and failed at. You'll regret what you never tried at all.

This made me realize it was time to bring two fields together.

As Naval points out, competing in the top 2% of a field, such as coding, finance, or writing, is extremely tough. But if you combine two or more skills and get into the top 25% of each, you create a unique mix that sets you apart.