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Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Epstein argues that in most fields it's the generalists, not early specialists, who become creative and durable high performers.
In a culture that prizes the early specialist, David Epstein makes the case for the generalist. Drawing on athletes, inventors, artists, and scientists, he shows that the people who range widely, sampling many fields before committing, often become the most creative and adaptable performers of all. Breadth, not just depth, breeds the analogical thinking that solves hard problems. Engaging and counterintuitive, it reframes how we think about learning and careers. Bill Gates recommended it on his Gates Notes reading list.
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