#146 David Epstein- Why generalists triumph in a specialized world

Published: July 28, 2019, 4:01 a.m.

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Have you ever worried that you might have too many interests? Maybe you feel like your\'e not on the "right" path. Well, you might just be a generalist! On this episode David uncovers some of the myths behind elite performance.\\xa0He discovered that in most fields\\u200a\\u2014\\u200aespecially those that are complex and unpredictable\\u200a\\u2014\\u200ageneralists, not specialists, are primed to excel.\\xa0

Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They\\u2019re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can\\u2019t see.

David Epstein is the author of:\\xa0Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and\\xa0New York Times\\xa0bestseller\\xa0The Sports Gene.\\xa0

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