Horace Walpole: The Whole Secret of Life
The T-shaped approach to life
Living a well-rounded and fulfilling life is important for everyone.
It’s vital for happiness.
It can also help you to make a difference in the world.
Horace Walpole, one of the eighteenth century’s most famous writers, was known for his wide-ranging interests and eclectic tastes.
He was a writer, historian, politician, and art collector, among other things, and was always eager to learn and discover new things.
“The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well,” Horace Walpole said.
Let’s unpack his statement and how it applies in the modern world.
When we dig deeper into one thing, topic, activity or creative project we are curious about, we can give it our very best.
We lose ourselves in it.
It becomes the driving force behind our actions and motivates us to achieve our goals. Whether it is a career, a hobby, or a meaningful project, being deeply interested in something makes life meaningful.
