How to Build Skills Across Industries Without Feeling Lost— ST Tangirala | Ep 98

In this episode of Wisdom Journey, I sit down with S.T. Tangirala — a self-described polymath who blends creativity, technical skill, and personal depth across multiple industries.

From technology and marketing to real estate, media, and startups, S.T. has built a career not by specializing in one lane, but by learning how to adapt across many. He’s also the host of Nest in Time and the author of Havensbury, a coming-of-age story that combines entrepreneurship with social struggle.

We explore what it really means to think across disciplines in a world that rewards specialization. S.T. shares how communication, curiosity, and adaptability become transferable skills — and why storytelling might be one of the most underrated tools for builders today.

This conversation dives into identity, execution, creative resistance, and the difference between dreaming and actually building something that lasts.

If you’ve ever felt boxed into one path or unsure how to expand your skills, this episode will challenge how you think about growth, learning, and long-term legacy.Connect with S.T. Tangirala

• Podcast: Nest in Time (available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon)

• LinkedIn: Search “S.T. Tangirala”

  https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextintimepodcast/

• Books: Havensbury, Pineville, Solar Fury (available on Amazon)

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00:00 – Introduction to S.T. Tangirala
00:58 – Creative vs technical vs personal strengths
01:55 – Why he chose breadth over specialization
03:02 – The biggest misconception about polymaths
03:48 – Skills that transfer across industries
05:31 – Entering a new industry without feeling like an imposter
06:49 – Curiosity as a driving force
07:20 – Hard pivots: writing, coding, and learning languages
08:17 – The inspiration behind Havensbury
09:33 – What fiction teaches about business and leadership
10:00 – Why storytelling matters for founders
10:56 – Dreamers vs builders: what separates them
12:42 – Legacy and the long-term impact of creating
13:19 – Patterns in visionary people
14:50 – Deciding the “next move” in life
15:57 – Staying adaptable in a fast-changing world
17:38 – Handling creative and professional resistance
18:22 – Resilience vs patience
19:08 – Balancing dreaming and execution
20:00 – What he wants to be remembered for
20:43 – Advice for people stuck in one lane
21:01 – Where to connect and learn more