Ask How do you balance the desire to specialize with the need to stay adaptable?

[Brendan]

Focusing on one specific skill helps you charge higher prices because clients see you as a master of that subject. But if that single area suddenly loses popularity or business slow down, you might find yourself without any source of income. Smart independent workers usually master one main skill while keeping an eye on other related areas so they can switch easily when things change. It is better to have a backup plan. How do you make sure your skills remain useful when market demands change?