Imagine this: a man is standing at his closet. One side of things, ties and suits. Conversely, sunglasses and sunblock and sweatpants. He is perplexed? Not very slightly. He simply is getting ready for anything. That is the attitude of the “diversify guy“. This guy has eggs in baskets, pockets, and most likely under the couch—not content with simply eggs in one basket.

First of all, let’s discuss investments. Most people learn about stocks and start all-in. the “diverse guy?” He peers at some real estate, dips a toe in the S&P 500, tosses a bit into tech, drops another coin into bonds, and—just for kicks—throws in a sprinkling of cryptocurrency. Does he specialize in fortune telling? None at all. He would prefer not to be left soaked with just one umbrella, but he knows rain may strike.

This strategy transcends Wall Street fantasies. This lad picks a bit of everything from the buffet even at the dinner table. He wants not to miss a taste. Perhaps this explains his diminished likelihood of regretting missing Aunt Edna’s famed potato salad.

Occupations? It’s the same melody, different instruments. Our pal might be a podcast guest by evening, a weekend hobby photographer, and an engineer by day. His thing of choice are side gigs. He has already test-driven Plans B, C, and D should Plan A falter. Is it tired? sometimes. bored? None.

Some claim that this scattergun strategy makes concentration difficult. To be honest, though, occasionally you find your treasure in the trash drawer. Never have to get ready; stay ready. He also enjoys popularity at gatherings from his anecdotes. Who else could explain why tulip bulbs were once more expensive than gold, or offer a simple campfire starting trick?

Life has curveballs. Nobody else knows this better than “diversify guy.” Should the housing market collapse, his artwork may fly. He merely starts trekking instead if his riding club breaks apart. Not calling for hand-wringing.

Friends sometimes make fun of him for having too many interests or “wasting” time on arbitrary Google rabbit holes. Benevolent respect lurks behind the jokes. Everyone knows he’s the go-to whether they need restaurant tips, life advise, or a last-minute backup for trivia night.

Unbelievably, this fragmented approach produces a calming effect. When something goes wrong—a project, a job, a dinner—he shrugs it off. His backup blueprints are already here. He plays hide-and-seek with the uncertainty, not running from it. Afraid about missing out? Hopefully. He never misses out, though either.

Juggling interests, side gigs, investments, and secret pasta recipes helps the “diversify guy” not only protect himself but also create a wonderfully odd and exciting life. And who knows? When you see him next time, he might simply show you the easiest approach to create lemonade from life’s lemons or at least suggest a weird music for experimenting.