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 Probably the wrong answer but it depends on what the one thing is compared to what the many things are. I mean some things aren't really worth being an expert at if they aren't beneficial to you. Yet, being capable at many things can be beneficial depending on how they're used.  
 No right or wrong answers, imo. Because there are many ways an individual can go about it depending on what's important to them. Anything you'd like to be a genius at, beneficial or not.  
 Just for fun, astronomy and astrology.
Professionally, I've always wanted to work with robotics. 
 I wanted to be an aircraft mechanic when I was a kid. That way I can have my own tool box and tool sets. 
If fixing and building planes were my super power, Boeing would be offering me a lot of money right now that I would be able to use for all the B stuff that comes with living. 👀 
 Boeing needs people with actual knowledge of airplane design. Most of thise people have retired.