Welcome to PolyPaths!
If you feel you can never be just “one thing”, and you want to build a vibrant life around all your callings, you are in the right place!
Who is a PolyPath?
PolyPath is a new term coined to capture a new approach to life. A PolyPath is defined by three characteristics:
1] Pursuit of Poly (Multiple) Paths
A polypath pursues multiple paths in life passionately, vice versa identifies anything meaningful in their life as a path to integrate in their life. Some examples of paths include piano, data engineering, Argentine tango, financial modeling, molecular cooking, tennis, AI ethics, concept art, climate tech, ….
2] Growth & Excellence
A polypath has an intrinsic desire to learn, grow and excel on each path.
3] Multi-dimensional Identity
Polypaths consider their identity to be defined by multiple facets and feel the need to engage with a subset of them at any phase in life to make them feel whole.
The Origin Story
I, Apoorvaa Deshpande, consider myself an amalgamation of different identities - a tech lead, a musician, a researcher and a mom. I have always loved mathematics which led me to a path of research and PhD in cryptography and now, a tech job at Google. I have also always had music as another steady path in life, whether it is learning, creating or performing music. Something inside of me compels me to learn, grow and excel in tech, parenting and music.
Over the years I have realized that this is true for many of us. We all are walking multiple paths in life all of which bring purpose and joy to us; some of us are lawyers and dancers, some of us are authors and bakers and hikers, some more of us are data scientists and musicians and parents. That’s why I set on a mission to help the multifaceted achievers whose story makes most sense with diverse, interleaved paths - we are the PolyPaths 🙂
Vision
A world where individuals are empowered to pursue and grow on multiple paths, and embrace their unique identity to lead fulfilling lives!
Mission
To inspire and support individuals in embracing their inner PolyPath by:
Providing Vocabulary for people who do not like to be boxed in a singular label, rather identify with multiple callings in life
Providing Resources and Education that helps individuals craft a vibrant around all their callings
Cultivating a Community of PolyPaths that provides belonging and inspiration to multifaceted achievers
Shifting Cultural Narratives to celebrate multidimensional approach to life, and challenge the notion that specialization is the only path to success.
Why subscribe?
In this newsletter, we will be exploring themes such as -
Why should you pursue different paths in life? How do your multiple paths help each other and help you live a more authentic, fulfilled life?
How can you craft a life around all your callings and grow in multiple dimensions? How can you make more time and energy for what you love?
How have the pros done it? For inspiration, let’s look to the current and past polypaths from Patanjali to Da Vinci to Maya Angelou to Steve Jobs
What have been my learnings and experiences? I will share my personal stories and musings on my polypathic journey 🙂
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