Why Generalists Come Out on Top: David Epstein

Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz by Luminary

Dec 4, 202401:00:55Business

What makes someone excel—whether in sports, science, or life? David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene and Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, makes a compelling case for the power of breadth over earl...

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