For every "rockstar" programmer there are many more "average Joes" and I think that's ok. I'm a "jack of all trades, master of none" type person too, mainly because I like learning about many things but haven't spent enough time in any to become the expert (but I'm getting there). My advice is to find a field that seems interesting and jump in. Figure out who the expert programmers are, what makes them great and emulate them. You only stay average if you choose not to learn and grow.
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For every "rockstar" programmer there are many more "average Joes" and I think that's ok. I'm a "jack of all trades, master of none" type person too, mainly because I like learning about many things but haven't spent enough time in any to become the expert (but I'm getting there). My advice is to find a field that seems interesting and jump in. Figure out who the expert programmers are, what makes them great and emulate them. You only stay average if you choose not to learn and grow.
I meant to add that the only difference in any field between average and expert is passion and time.
Great line, thanks!