RANGE by David Epstein, read by Will Damron
Sports writer David Epstein’s message on why it is better to be a jack-of-all-trades than a specialist is a fascinating exploration in our culture of experts and diverse and broad learning. He uses anecdotes about sports heroes, musicians, and scientists.
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Show Notes
Epstein, a journalist who has written widely on performance science, wants to prove his thesis—Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. His ideas get a passionate delivery with narrator Will Damron as he encourages broad learning, contrasting this with deep learning and super-focused skill building. He uses anecdotes and superstar examples—Roger Federer, Leonardo DaVinci, Vincent Van Gogh, and more, including musicians and Nobel Laureates. Published by Penguin Audio.
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