342: David Epstein | Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

342: David Epstein | Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

David Epstein (@DavidEpstein) has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He is the author of the number-one New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.

What We Discuss with David Epstein:
  • What are the pros and cons of specialization and generalization?
  • Why sacrificing depth for breadth in the learning process might be an advantage.
  • How struggling to generate an answer -- even a wrong one -- enhances subsequent learning.
  • The end of history illusion and the hazards of choosing to specialize between ages 18-29.
  • Why self-taught people tend to experiment more and come to unique solutions for problems that specialists overlook.
  • And much more...

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111: General Stanley McChrystal | Deconstructing Myths of Great Leadership

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110: Stop Financially Supporting Deadbeat Friends | Feedback Friday

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Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, registe...

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109: The Five Keys to Being Unforgettable | Deep Dive

109: The Five Keys to Being Unforgettable | Deep Dive

Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) joins us for this deep dive into the five keys to being unforgettable — what makes you memorable, common pitfalls that may make you unforgettable for all the wrong reaso...

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108: James Clear | Forming Atomic Habits for Astronomic Results

108: James Clear | Forming Atomic Habits for Astronomic Results

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107: Stop Your Family from Believing Everything on the Internet | Feedback Friday

107: Stop Your Family from Believing Everything on the Internet | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Jason DeFillippo (@jpdef) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, registe...

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106: Scott Harrison | How to Quench the World's Thirst with Charity

106: Scott Harrison | How to Quench the World's Thirst with Charity

Scott Harrison (@scottharrison) pivoted from hard-partying club promoter to life-saving charity founder. His first book, Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water t...

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105: Jennifer Dulski | Improving the World with Purposeful Possibilities

105: Jennifer Dulski | Improving the World with Purposeful Possibilities

Jennifer Dulski (@jdulski) is the Head of Groups and Community at Facebook, former COO of Change.org, and author of Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter? What We Discuss with Jennifer D...

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