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David Epstein is an American journalist. He is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (2019), and of The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance (2013), also a New York Times best seller.
David Epstein is a bestselling author and journalist who explores the science and psychology of performance and excellence. His books Range and The Sports Gene challenge the myth of genetic determinism and celebrate the power of generalists.
David Epstein is a journalist, podcaster, and speaker who writes about performance science and the uses (and misuses) of data. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Range and Sports Gene, and has won several awards and honors for his work.
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May 28, 2019 · David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel.
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May 28, 2019 · David Epstein argues that generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel in complex and unpredictable fields. He explores the research and stories of top performers who found their path late, juggled many interests, and embraced diverse perspectives.
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May 28, 2019 · Range: Why Generalists Triumph In A Specialized World, a new book by David Epstein, a former investigative and science reporter at ProPublica, argues that this theory of specialization applies to...
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Jun 27, 2019 · In this landmark book, David Epstein shows you that the way to succeed is by sampling widely, gaining a breadth of experiences, taking detours, experimenting relentlessly,...
