"Master of all Master of nothing"

                          "Master of all, master of nothing" originally phrased as "Jack of all trades master of none." It isn't necessarily always true, but the general idea is that when a person has spent a great deal of time learning about many, many different things, that person probably hasn't taken the time to learn about and practice in depth any one of those things.

            One day, I happened to scan the Philippine Daily Inquirer at the Opinion section when my eyes were caught sight of an article written by Peter Wallace. The article was about Manny Pacquiao. It reads,

           

            "Congratulations to Manny Pacquiao for another impressive win. What an incredible fighter. But he should stick to that, at least for the next few years. National politics is not     in his area of expertise; his life has been devoted to being the world's best boxer. If he insists that politics is his role after retirement, then start at the local level and learn first before venturing into the national level. If he wants to be as brilliant in politics as he's         been in boxing, then he should do what he has done in boxing: become totally absorbed      in it, study, learn, gain experience in upward steps."

            Honestly I'm an avid fan of Pacquiao. He's a great boxer, indeed. Yes, I might agree with my countrymen to refer him as a hero. He has contributed a great deal of honor to the country and somehow he helped boast the confidence of the majority of the Filipino all over the world. However, his being involved in many areas of life from sports to politics, religion, business, showbiz and the like can be very disgusting at times. Come on, have focus Manny! Sometimes I would asked how will Manny spend quality time to his office as a congressman if he's busy in his training camp or looking for bigger fights or busy attending his bible studies or giving bible service and occupied at the same time in the showbiz. Can he be at his best being a 'Jack of all trades'?

            Nevertheless, I’m tempted to attribute to his greatness his being involved in many fields. Such is a quality of a great man. Though he may not be perfect in politics and other fields the same as in a boxing, at least for me, he has given his best shot. Evidently, he is an example of a person who has a broad array of interests, good mind and a variety of excellent skills.  Thus, to refer him as "master of none" would be an unfair assessment though. He has mastered boxing. Now he is trying to extend his mastery in other fields. But Wallace is right. He cannot do it all at the same time. Nobody could. He should take it at a good pace. One at a time, Manny!