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Take control of your career path! In this vibrant episode of The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast, Simone E. Morris interviews Elizabeth Lotardo, a renowned consultant, LinkedIn Learning instructor, Harvard Business Review contributor, and author of the new book Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have (Despite Imperfect Bosses, Weird Economies, Lethargic Coworkers, Annoying Systems, and Too Many Deliverables). Join them as they explore the true meaning of self-leadership, cultivating authenticity at work, and navigating inevitable career twists and turns. Elizabeth shares her impactful personal journey, the resilience learned through motherhood and adversity, and the profound power of investing in yourself.   Gain practical strategies to flourish, specifically designed for when your job feels less than ideal. Learn to shed perfectionism, move beyond rigid career paths, and discover unexpected opportunities. This conversation tackles the challenges of authenticity, overcoming setbacks, leaning into discomfort, and effectively leveraging LinkedIn.   If you're feeling professionally stagnant, navigating job transitions, or redefining your career identity, this episode offers invaluable insights and actionable advice to find purpose and joy in your work exactly where you are. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that will empower you to step into your next professional chapter confidently!   Connect with Simone: simonemorrisenterprises.org  Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn and discover her new book, Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have   Elizabeth Lotardo Bio:  Elizabeth Lotardo empowers organizations to foster emotional engagement. A consultant, writer, and training creator, she has partnered with leaders across 150+ organizations, including Salesforce, DraftKings, and Hilton. Millions have benefited from her LinkedIn Learning courses, such as "Leading without Formal Authority." Elizabeth is a Harvard Business Review contributor, author of Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have, and co-author of Selling with Noble Purpose. Her expertise has been highlighted in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR.   Time Stamp Of This Episode: [00:00:02] – [00:01:39] | Introduction [00:01:39] – [00:02:38] | Elizabeth's Background [00:02:38] – [00:05:08] | Taking the Driver's Seat: Elizabeth's Turning Point [00:05:08] – [00:08:35] | Key Ingredients for Career Ownership [00:08:35] – [00:11:25] | Unlearning Linear Success and Embracing Risk [00:11:25] – [00:13:44] | Navigating Imperfect Work Situations [00:13:44] – [00:17:18] | The Complexity of Authenticity at Work [00:17:18] – [00:20:30] | LinkedIn, Visibility, and Overcoming Fear of Judgment [00:20:30] – [00:21:26] | LinkedIn Tips and Professional Branding [00:21:26] – [00:23:17] | Learning and Leveling Up: Helpful Resources [00:23:17] – [00:25:29] | Embracing Turbulence and Finding Empowerment [00:25:29] – [00:26:46] | Closing and Where to Connect   Here are the valuable resources Elizabeth and Simone discussed: Elizabeth Lotardo's Book: Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have (Despite Imperfect Bosses, Weird Economies, Lethargic Coworkers, Annoying Systems, and Too Many Deliverables)   Mentioned by Elizabeth: The Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware (for authenticity and living true to yourself) Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein (for embracing non-linear career paths) Elizabeth Lotardo's LinkedIn Courses: Explore her professional development courses on LinkedIn Learning.   Simone Morris's Book: 52 Tips for Owning Your Career (for advice on betting on yourself)   Simone Morris Enterprises Website: Visit simonemorrisenterprises.org for more resources, coaching, and information.  

David Epstein is a highly awarded journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and fellow runner among numerous other things. Like many of the characters in his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Highly Specialized World, which we read over the last 7 weeks, he has benefitted from a winding career path. Having master's degrees in both environmental science and journalism, David might be the only person to have co-authored a paper in the journal of Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine research while employed as a writer at Sports Illustrated. From a story about the only living Olympian to survive a concentration camp to one detailing the DEA's fraught pursuit of Chapo Guzman's rivals, he has had covered many topics. In addition to Range, his previous book, The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance was a New York Times bestseller as well. As a collegiate athlete at Columbia University he was a 2-time school record holder and twice NCAA All-East in the 800m. He also has enjoyed volunteering with the Pat Tillman Foundation and Classroom Champions.   In this conversation we discuss topics from his bestselling book, Range and how they apply to today's world. From finding a job as a generalist without deeply specialized knowledge to the skillsets needed to thrive in a world that has become increasingly impacted by artificial intelligence, we cover a range of topics. Come for the practical advice and stay for the lessons David has learned from his own winding career path. From one runner to another, this was a fun conversation you won't want to miss!   Follow David: Instagram - @davidepstein X - @DavidEpstein Website - https://davidepstein.com/   Follow Runners Who Read: Runners Who Read Book Club | Atlanta Track Club

When did you last learn to do something totally and utterly new? Tom Vanderbilt, author of Beginners: the Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning, was awestruck by his young daughter's insatiable need to know how to do almost everything. He was inspired by her to embark on a year of learning purely for its own sake. Tom had a truly unique year - a circuitous journey of learning, in which he attempted to learn chess, singing, surfing, drawing and juggling. These skills were chosen on the basis of difficulty and lack of marketability.  Tom found that his new sense of curiosity opened him up to a profound happiness and a deeper connection to the people around him. By reinventing himself in small ways, life began to seem more magical. In this classic episode Andrew and Tom talk about just why it is that so many of us stop learning new skills as adults. While we're encouraging our children to be adventurous and to try new things, are we ourselves afraid of failure? Have we forgotten the pleasure and rewards of starting from scratch? If You're Looking for More…. You can subscribe to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts) and hear a bonus mini-episode every week. Or you can join our Supporters Club on Patreon to also access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests  and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50.  This week supporters will hear: Three Things Tom Vanderbilt knows to be true.  AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Attend Andrew's new men's retreat, Reconnect With Yourself, this autumn in the Brandenberg countryside near Berlin https://andrewgmarshall.com/mens-retreat/  Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things https://andrewgmarshall.com/download/  Learn more about Tom Vanderbilt's book Beginners: the Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning Follow Tom Vanderbilt on Instagram @tomvanderbilt  Andrew and Tom also discuss Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. Take a look at Andrew's new online relationship course: My Best Relationship Tools https://courses.andrewgmarshall.com/relationship-tools  Join our Supporters Club to access exclusive behind-the-scenes content, fan requests and the chance to ask Andrew your own questions. Membership starts at just £4.50.  Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall 

In one of my favorite conversations, bestselling author David Epstein joins the podcast to explore how to find your path in life, the problem with 10,000 hours, and why generalists triumph in a specialized world. David and I discuss why sampling different paths before specializing tends to lead to more fulfillment. David explains why feeling "behind" is actually normal for successful people who take non-linear paths, and how "fit looks like grit" when you find something that genuinely connects with your strengths and interests. We then detail how to identify good fits, a practical process for getting good at almost anything, and what helps create a breakthrough moment. About our Guest: David Epstein is a bestselling author, science writer, and investigative reporter known for challenging conventional wisdom about peak performance. His books include Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and The Sports Gene. You can watch this episode on YouTube. Key Topics: 0:00: Introduction and summary of David's work 1:25: The benefits of generalism and an unusual background 4:15: Feeling behind, and David vs. Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hours 11:40: Curiosity, transferable skills, and comfort with failure 21:40: Problems with specialization, and the value of consistent learning 27:10: Beginner's mind and the eight lane highway 31:35: Finding what you want to do, and the value of constraint 41:35: Doing what's in front of you, and Frances Hesselbein 45:55: How to actually get good at something 54:20: More on getting comfortable with failure 1:00:10: Autonomy, flow, and just picking something 1:04:00: What creates the “breakthrough moment”? 1:11:30: Recap Rumination Course: Rick's 5-week online course Breaking Out of Rumination starts on March 29th. Rumination is a big pain point for many people, and this course will help you learn how to break repetitive patterns of thought. Learn more at RickHanson.com/ruminating, and use coupon code BeingWell25 to receive a 25% discount. Support the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need. Head to zocdoc.com/being and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beingwell.  Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEINGWELL at https://www.oneskin.co/  Go to ZOE.com and find out what ZOE Membership could do for you. Use code WELL10 to get 10% off membership. Field of Greens from Brickhouse Nutrition is a superfood powder packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Use the code BEINGWELL at fieldofgreens.com for 20% off your first order. Connect with the show: Subscribe on iTunes Follow Forrest on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow Forrest on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Visit Forrest's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farhan Thawar is the head of engineering at Shopify, where he oversees more than 1,000 engineers and a platform that powers over 10% of all U.S. e-commerce. Before Shopify, he was VP of engineering at Pivotal Labs and Xtreme Labs, and co-founder of Helpful.com. In our conversation, Farhan shares:• Why choosing the harder path leads to better outcomes• How to create intensity within your org (without burnout)• Why every company should be embracing pair programming• How he hires without interviewing• How he built the world's largest internship program• His mission to create a “crafter's paradise” for engineers• Much more—Brought to you by:• DX—A platform for measuring and improving developer productivity• Persona—A global leader in digital identity verification• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-shopify-builds-a-high-intensity-culture-farhan-thawer—Where to find Farhan Thawar:• X: https://x.com/fnthawar• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fnthawar—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Farhan's background(05:38) Choosing the hard path(09:37) Getting comfortable with looking dumb(13:20) Lessons from working with visionaries(19:19) Creating intensity in organizations(22:06) The power of pair programming(29:18) Shopify's culture of intensity(37:18) Meeting Armageddon: revolutionizing company meetings(39:46) Reducing distractions(41:10) Deleting 1M+ lines of code(49:05) Three buckets of building(57:45) Remote work and trust battery(01:00:29) Finding stability in uncomfortable times(01:03:14) Hiring philosophy(01:11:41) Internship programs and co-op systems(01:15:32) Lessons from managing 120 direct reports(01:20:40) Failure corner(01:27:46) Lightning round and closing thoughts—Referenced:• The Steve Jobs quote about connecting dots: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/463176-you-can-t-connect-the-dots-looking-forward-you-can-only• Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/• GitHub: https://github.com/• Farhan's “questions to ask” framework: https://x.com/fnthawar/status/1514193402828574721• Palantir: https://www.palantir.com/• Joe Liemandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liemandt• Chamath Palihapitya: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamath_Palihapitiya• Xtreme Labs: https://www.xtremelabs.io• Parkinson's law: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-parkinsons-law-6674423• Pair programming: https://dev.to/documatic/pair-programming-best-practices-and-tools-154j• Cody Fauser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyfauser• How Shopify builds product: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-shopify-builds-product• Chaos Monkey: We look at Shopify's new ‘culture of focus': https://www.siliconrepublic.com/careers/shopify-chaos-monkey-meetings-culture-deann-evans• Empowering devs with AI: How Shopify made GitHub Copilot core to its culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVKBwcm5dbw&t=2318s• Tobi Lütke of Shopify: Powering a Team with a ‘Trust Battery': https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/24/business/tobi-lutke-of-shopify-powering-a-team-with-a-trust-battery.html• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Stop Being Deceived by Interviews When You're Hiring: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipforum/2012/02/07/stop-being-deceived-by-interviews-when-youre-hiring/• Shopify's made the Life Story a major part of their interview: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39294140• Internships at Shopify: https://internships.shopify.com• Nick Adams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-adams-32b28139• React Native: https://reactnative.dev• Swift: https://www.swift.org• Acquired podcast: The Mark Zuckerberg interview: https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/the-mark-zuckerberg-interview• The Power of Performance Reviews: Use This System to Become a Better Manager: https://review.firstround.com/the-power-of-performance-reviews-use-this-system-to-become-a-better-manager• Airbnb's Vlad Loktev on embracing chaos, inquiry over advocacy, poking the bear, and “impact, impact, impact” (Partner at Index Ventures, Airbnb GM/VP Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/impact-impact-impact-vlad-loktev• The Secret to a Great Planning Process—Lessons from Airbnb and Eventbrite: https://review.firstround.com/the-secret-to-a-great-planning-process-lessons-from-airbnb-and-eventbrite• How to do great work: https://www.paulgraham.com/greatwork.html• Challengers on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Challengers-Luca-Guadagnino/dp/B0CX5MZ9M4• Halt and Catch Fire on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Halt-Catch-Fire-Season-1/dp/B0CKXZNT96• Meta Ray-Bans: https://www.meta.com/smart-glasses/shop-all• Making Meta | Andrew ‘Boz' Bosworth (CTO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/making-meta-andrew-boz-bosworth-cto—Recommended books:• The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds: https://www.amazon.com/Undoing-Project-Friendship-Changed-Minds/dp/0393254593• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484• Manna: Two Visions of Humanity's Future: https://www.amazon.com/Manna-Two-Visions-Humanitys-Future-ebook/dp/B007HQH67U• Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street: https://www.amazon.com/Business-Adventures-Twelve-Classic-Street/dp/1504000021—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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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 early specialization. From his time as a walk-on track athlete at Columbia University to his time as a science writer and investigative reporter (at Sports Illustrated and ProPublica, among others), David has explored the hidden patterns that lead to success. In this encore episode, recorded in 2021, Guy asks David about his journey from geology student and star athlete to bestselling author. Why a diverse set of skills and experiences often leads to better outcomes, and why embracing range could be the key to your next breakthrough.

In this episode, Ashleigh gives an update on her pregnancy; the ladies answer a question about how to slowly increase calories without gaining fat; dive into the benefits of magnesium supplement; discuss the pros and cons of putting young kids into formal sports; and more. The book we mention is called Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein. Send your questions, feedback, topic ideas, or just say at musclescience4women@gmail.com. Our NEW sponsor is one of Ashleigh's favorite supplement companies, BiOptimizers! They are doing an epic Black Friday sale for the entire month of November. Go to bioptimizers.com/science and use code Science to get our exclusive discount and access to up to $100 in free gifts today!  Ashleigh's favorite product is Magnesium Breakthrough - it has all seven magnesium forms in one convenient bottle. With this product you'll spend less money, and still get the top 7 forms of magnesium for better sleep, manage stress, balance hormones, improve mood, and feel refreshed. Don't forget, we offer discounts to first responders, military, and medical personnel for all of our programs. Send us an email for the code. Sign up for our new Strong & Sculpted Shoulders workshop: https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders  Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: https://www.rgfit.com/glutes   Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com      

"Going from a company of know-it-alls to a company of test-it-alls—that's really powerful at the organizational level. And it makes people's work so much more meaningful."David Arnoux is the co-founder and CEO of Growth Tribe, one of Europe's leading EdTech providers focused on bridging digital skills gaps within organizations. With a background in growth marketing and consulting, David has built Growth Tribe into a powerhouse that has trained over 35,000 alumni from 1,000+ companies.In this episode of Agency Journey, David shares insights on the importance of experimentation, data-informed decision making, and continuous learning in today's fast-paced digital landscape. He emphasizes the value of upskilling teams to drive long-term impact and ROI for organizations.Whether you're looking to scale your agency, improve your team's capabilities, or foster a culture of experimentation, this episode is packed with actionable advice and fascinating perspectives.Episode Insights:

In this episode of the Purpose & Profit Podcast, Carly and Dave dive into some of the potential limitations of expertise and how this can sometimes threaten to hold us back when it comes to breaking ground in new areas as a nonprofit organization or a for-profit business. Together, they define and characterize what Dave calls an “Outside Mindset,” as well as examine the relationship between humility and curiosity in fostering innovation. They glean insight from David Epstein's book, "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World,” as well as Liz Wiseman's book, “Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work,” and share ways that non-profits and for-profits alike are able to grow by overcoming narrow mindsets that can come from expertise. Episode Topics: How expertise is often perceived as a precursor to innovation The definition and characteristics of an Outside Mindset The relationship between humility and curiosity in fostering innovation How humility and curiosity counteract the tendency of expertise to narrow perception We hope you enjoy our conversation! To stay up to date with new research and content from Dave visit: The Problem with Expertise Learning How to Cultivate an Outside Mindset Overconfidence, Self-Doubt, and Why Christian Donors Give Monthly Sign up for Weekly Insights from The Wave Report: https://www.imago.consulting/wavereport Season Four of the Purpose & Profit Podcast is brought to you by: IMAGO CONSULTING Imago Consulting is an advisory firm that helps nonprofits and businesses grow through innovation. Innovation is the lifeblood of any growing organization. Imago publishes a weekly trends report called The Wave Report – learn more at www.imago.consulting and subscribe at www.imago.consulting/wavereport. VIRTUOUS Virtuous is a software company committed to helping nonprofits grow generosity. Virtuous believes that generosity has the power to create profound change in the world and in the heart of the giver. With that in mind, it's their mission to move the needle on global generosity by helping nonprofits better connect with and inspire their givers. Learn more about Virtuous at www.virtuous.org and download your free Nonprofit CRM Checklist at www.virtuous.org/checklist.  MASTERWORKS At Masterworks, their mission is to help you accomplish yours. They are a full-service agency for Christian organizations. Their emphasis on both mission & mastery makes us leading experts in moving hearts & minds to act. Masterworks has over 30 years of experience serving organizations through strategy, direct mail, digital, analysis, creative, & technology. Learn more about Masterworks at www.masterworks.agency. Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.

Bangaly Kaba was an early growth PM at Facebook, head of growth at Instagram, and VP of Product at Instacart and is currently Director of Product at YouTube overseeing a global team working on creator monetization. Bangaly has also been a growth advisor to dozens of companies, including Twitter, on the board of multiple companies, and is an active angel investor. In our conversation, we discuss:• A simple framework for choosing where to work and what to work on• The importance of “understand work”• The “adjacent users” theory and how it can help you drive growth• Advice for coaching product managers• Invaluable lessons from his time at Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube• Much more—Brought to you by:• Uizard—AI-powered prototyping for visionary product leaders• Mercury—The powerful and intuitive way for ambitious companies to bank• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.—Find the transcript and references at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/frameworks-for-growing-your-career-bangaly-kaba—Where to find Bangaly Kaba:• X: https://twitter.com/iambangaly• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iambangaly/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambangaly/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Bangaly's background(06:31) Choosing where to work and what to work on(08:39) The impact factor(10:53) Evaluating the environment(15:53) The manager component(18:27) The skills part of the equation(23:49) Advice on finding a mentor(25:42) The power of “understand work”(31:17) Operationalizing understand work(37:55) Balancing understand work(41:25) Managing complex change(45:26) Effective management of product managers(51:35) The role of product managers as coaches and team leaders(54:52) Driving growth through flywheels and value proposition(01:03:14) Understanding adjacent users(01:08:41) The role of partnerships and SEO in Instagram's early growth(01:16:08) The secret behind Instagram's growth(01:25:37) Lessons from Facebook(01:29:15) Failure corner(01:31:58) Lightning round—Referenced:• Impact = Environment x Skills: How to Make Career Decisions: https://www.reforge.com/blog/how-to-make-career-decisions• Thinking beyond frameworks | Casey Winters (Pinterest, Eventbrite, Airbnb, Tinder, Canva, Reddit, Grubhub): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/thinking-beyond-frameworks-casey• Casey Winters's blog: https://caseyaccidental.com/• Ben Thompson's newsletter: https://stratechery.com/about/• Elena Verna on how B2B growth is changing, product-led growth, product-led sales, why you should go freemium not trial, what features to make free, and much more: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/elena-verna-on-why-every-company• George Lee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geolee/• Bangaly Kaba: The Path to 1 Billion: Lessons Learned from Growing Instagram—CXL LIVE 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9ZHlb6kj_E• What Is ‘Dogfooding'?: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/14/business/dogfooding.html• Bloom's taxonomy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloom%27s_taxonomy• Kevin Systrom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsystrom/• Mike Krieger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekrieger/• LeBron James: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeBron_James• Kobe Bryant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant•  Mike Krzyzewski: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Krzyzewski• John Calipari: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calipari• Stripe: https://stripe.com/• Chief: https://chief.com/• Jobs to be done framework: https://jobs-to-be-done.com/jobs-to-be-done-a-framework-for-customer-needs-c883cbf61c90• The Adjacent User: https://brianbalfour.com/quick-takes/the-adjacent-user• How the biggest consumer apps got their first 1,000 users: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-the-biggest-consumer-apps-got• Alex Zhu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keepsilence/• From Brush to Canvas with Alex Zhu of Musical.ly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey15v81pwII• Selena Gomez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selenagomez/• Kim Kardashian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimkardashian/• Rob Andrews on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robby-andrews-64669720/• Instagram's growth speeds up as it hits 700 million users: https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/26/instagram-700-million-users/• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484• Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692• Start at the End: How to Build Products That Create Change: https://www.amazon.com/Start-End-Products-Create-Change/dp/0525534423• Flighty app: https://www.flightyapp.com/• Adam Grant on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Chapter 1 What's Range Book by David Epstein"Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" is a book by David Epstein that explores the value of having a wide range of interests, skills, and experiences in a world that increasingly values specialization. Epstein argues that individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets are better equipped to navigate complex and rapidly changing environments, and that they are often more successful and innovative than those who focus narrowly on a single area. The book draws on research from a wide range of fields, including psychology, sociology, and economics, to make the case for the benefits of being a generalist in a specialized world.Chapter 2 Is Range Book A Good BookOpinions on the book "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" by David Epstein may vary among readers. However, many readers and critics have praised the book for its insightful exploration of the benefits of having a broad range of knowledge and experiences, rather than specializing in one specific area. Epstein makes a compelling argument for the value of being a generalist in today's complex world. Overall, "Range" is considered a thought-provoking and informative read by many.Chapter 3 Range Book by David Epstein Summary"Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" by David Epstein explores the idea that in order to succeed in the modern world, it is often more beneficial to have a broad range of experiences and knowledge, rather than specializing in one specific area. Epstein argues that while specialization can be useful in some fields, it can also limit creativity and problem-solving skills.The book discusses the importance of being a "generalist" – someone who has diverse interests and skills – and how this can lead to greater innovation and success. Epstein presents a number of examples of successful individuals who have benefited from having a range of experiences, from musicians who have excelled in multiple genres to scientists who have made groundbreaking discoveries in different fields.Epstein also explores the idea of "match quality" – the idea that finding the right fit between a person's skills and interests and their work environment is crucial for success. He argues that by pursuing a broad range of experiences, individuals can increase their chances of finding the right match and excelling in their chosen field.Overall, "Range" makes a compelling case for the value of being a generalist in a specialized world, and offers practical advice for how individuals can cultivate a broad range of skills and experiences to achieve success. Chapter 4 Range Book AuthorDavid Epstein is a journalist and author known for his work on science, sports, and investigative reporting. He released the book "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World" in May 2019. In addition to "Range," David Epstein has also written the book "The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance," which was published in 2013. "The Sports Gene" has received critical acclaim and is considered one of Epstein's best works in terms of editions.Overall, "Range" is one of David Epstein's most popular and well-received books, as it challenges the conventional wisdom that specialization is the key to success. It explores the benefits of having a broad skill set and diverse experiences, making a compelling case for generalists in a world that often values specialists.Chapter 5 Range Book Meaning & ThemeRange Book MeaningThe Range Book...

What do the most creative people have in common?  How open-minded are you, really? And what's wrong with ordering eggs Benedict? Take the Big Five inventory: freakonomics.com/bigfive SOURCES:Max Bennett, co-founder and C.E.O. of Alby.David Epstein, author and journalist.Ayelet Fishbach, professor of behavioral science and marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.Alison Gopnik, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.Steve Jobs, co-founder and former C.E.O. of Apple.Oliver John, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley.Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University.Claude Shannon, 20th century mathematician and computer scientist.Jannik Sinner, professional tennis player.Christopher Soto, professor of psychology at Colby College.Dashun Wang, professor of management and organizations at Northwestern University.Kaitlin Woolley, professor of marketing at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. RESOURCES:A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains, by Max Bennett (2023)."Exploration vs. Exploitation: Adults Are Learning (Once Again) From Children," by Alison Gopnik (Observer, 2023)."Motivating Personal Growth by Seeking Discomfort," by Kaitlin Woolley and Ayelet Fishbach (Psychological Science, 2022)."Understanding the Onset of Hot Streaks Across Artistic, Cultural, and Scientific Careers," by Lu Liu, Nima Dehmamy, Jillian Chown, C. Lee Giles, and Dashun Wang (Nature Communications, 2021)."Improv Experience Promotes Divergent Thinking, Uncertainty Tolerance, and Affective Well-Being," by Peter Felsman, Sanuri Gunawardena, and Colleen M. Seifert (Thinking Skills and Creativity, 2020).Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, by David Epstein (2019)."Openness to Experience," by Robert R. McCrae and David M. Greenberg (The Wiley Handbook of Genius, 2014). EXTRAS:Big Five Personality Inventory, by No Stupid Questions (2024)."David Epstein Knows Something About Almost Everything," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021).

Don't take the prodigy pathway. David Epstein says become a broad thinker instead. The idea for Nintendo's Game Boy system was born from a philosophy that had a much less catchy name: lateral thinking with withered technology. The term was coined by Gunpei Yokoi, a Nintendo employee who started at the company with a similarly dry job: machine maintenance worker. One day, a Nintendo executive noticed that Yokoi had built a simple extendable-arm-grabber toy in his free time. Let's sell it, the executive said. It became a small hit. Yokoi was eventually promoted to help build out the company's video game business. But he recognized that he didn't have the expertise to advance the cutting edge of the video game world. So he decided on a very specific strategy: take already well-understood knowledge and technology from different domains and combine them in unique ways to create new products. The result was the Game Boy. In this interview with Big Think, David Epstein, author of the 2019 book "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World," explains how lateral thinking — a type of thinking where you approach problems from non-obvious angles — is a problem-solving strategy that's surprisingly well-suited for our fast-changing world. --------------------------------------------------------------------- About David Epstein: David Epstein is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and The Sports Gene. He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He lives in Washington, DC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigthink/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Epstein is a science writer and investigative reporter. His articles have spanned a wide range of topics, from crime and violence, to athletes using steroids, to the intersection of science and the Olympics. And, he's the author of the books The Sports Gene and Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. But, before all of that, David studied geology and ran on Columbia University's track team as a walk-on. In this encore episode, follow the thread: David went from star athlete to discovering that having a wide range of interests leads to more successful outcomes -- in sports and in life. 

In Episode 135, Paul and Phil cover their favorite moments from the second half of Season 10, including Paul's favorite episode of all-time, their top 3 episodes from the incredible guests we've had on HSEL throughout 2023, their Top 3 books of the year (Phil had a few more), and Phil's top 5 sports/leadership documentaries of 2023. It's a great way to top off an incredible year of Soccer, Life, and Leadership! Resources and Links from this Episode ·      Uncut Video of the Episode ·      HSEL Facebook Group ·      Warrior Way Soccer ·      Providence World website ·      Coaching the Bigger Game Program ·      Phil's email for DISC Training ·      United Soccer Coaches Convention Registration Page – Promo Code: LEADERSHIP24 ·      Phil's Top Sports/Leadership Documentaries of 2023 o   “In Search of Greatness” o   “Break Point” o   “Full Swing” o   “Beckham” o   “That Peter Crouch Film” ·      Paul's Top 3 Books Read in 2023 o   Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Mind, Craig Groeschel o   God Has A Name, John Mark Comer o   Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, David Epstein ·      Phil's Top 10 Books Read in 2023 o   Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, David Epstein o   Chop Wood, Carry Water: How to Fall in Love With the Process of Becoming Great, Joshua Medcalf o   Win in the Dark: Some Think You Shine Under the Bright Lights, the Bright Lights Only Reveal Your Work in the Dark, Joshua Medcalf & Lucas Jadin o   Pound the Stone:7 Lessons to Develop Grit on the Path to Mastery, Joshua Medcalf o   Open: An Autobiography, Andre Agassi o   Quiet Leadership: Winning Hearts, Minds and Matches, Carlo Ancelotti o   Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence, Crawford Loritts o   The Captain Class: The Hidden Force That Creates the World's Greatest Teams, Sam Walker o   Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Daniel James Brown o   The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World, Andy Crouch

Today we welcome David Epstein, the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the bestseller The Sports Gene, both of which have been translated in more than 20 languages. His TED Talks on performance science have been viewed more than 11 million times. He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. In this episode, I talked to David Epstein about greatness. If there's one thing we know for sure about greatness, it's that there is no linear path to it. David and I discuss the complex relationship of talent and hard work in specific domains. Although there is no formula, we can both agree that persistent effort and fierce determination are necessary ingredients—but so is talent. We have a nuanced discussion of the dance between nature and nurture on the path to talent. It's a very delicate dance. We also touch on the topics of self-actualization, creativity, fulfillment and moral greatness. Website: davidepstein.com Twitter: @DavidEpsteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anuj Rathi is the Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Jupiter Money, where he leads product management, marketing, design, growth, and analytics. Before Jupiter Money, Anuj served as the Senior Vice President of Revenue and Growth at Swiggy, VP of Product at SnapDeal, a Senior PM at Walmart Labs and the first-ever PM at Flipkart. He's also one of the most beloved and respected product leaders in India. In this episode, we discuss:• How product management is different in India• How to rethink your approach to new users• How Anuj operationalizes the “working backwards” framework• Why Anuj thinks PMs should be more full-stack than they are• How to use Anuj's “4BB” framework to get better at product strategy and prioritization• Advice on developing innovative roadmap ideas• The three essential skills of a successful PM• Three reasons why leadership fails• Why OKRs don't work in marketplaces—Brought to you by Sanity—The most customizable content layer to power your growth engine | Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security | Wix Studio—The web creation platform built for agencies—Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.—Where to find Anuj Rathi:• X: https://twitter.com/anujrathi• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anujrathi1—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Anuj's background(04:28) How product differs in India (08:34) When modern product thinking started to gain traction in India(14:01) How Anuj thinks about new-user experiences(15:07) Scott Belsky's “lazy, vain, and selfish” framework (19:59) Why PMs must understand category consumers(22:30) Anuj's philosophy on the PM job(23:59) How Anuj applies the working-backwards framework(28:36) The importance of FAQs(30:10) The full-stack PM mindset(33:06) Anuj's “show don't tell” framework(36:19) How to use the show-don't-tell framework(39:14) The impact of using this framework(41:27) Anuj's “4BB framework” for product strategy(48:59) Contrarian corner(50:49) Anuj's “framework of 3” for great PMs(52:34) How to develop grit and influence(54:00) Three reasons why leaders fail (56:21) AI corner(57:51) Lessons from building a successful marketplace(1:02:19) How to balance and maintain stability on all sides of a marketplace(1:07:48) Lightning round—Referenced:• MakeMyTrip: https://www.makemytrip.com/• Shaadi.com: https://www.shaadi.com/• Bharat Matrimony: https://www.bharatmatrimony.com/• Flipkart: https://www.flipkart.com/• Ola: https://www.olacabs.com/mobile• Swiggy: https://www.swiggy.com/• Jio: https://www.jio.com/• UPI: http://cashlessindia.gov.in/upi.html• The First 15 Seconds by Scott Belsky: https://medium.com/positiveslope/the-first-15-seconds-9590d7dabc• Jupiter: https://jupiter.money/• How to get better at influence: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-get-better-at-influence#• Working Backwards: https://www.workingbackwards.com/• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484• In Search of Greatness on Prime Video: https://www.amazon.com/Search-Greatness-Wayne-Gretzky/dp/B07P5X99P5• Team Topologies: Organizing Business and Technology Teams for Fast Flow: https://www.amazon.com/Team-Topologies-Organizing-Business-Technology/dp/1942788819• Conway's Law: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/what-is-conways-law-acmi• Lessons from scaling Spotify: The science of product, taking risky bets, and how AI is already impacting the future of music | Gustav Söderström (Co-President, CPO, and CTO at Spotify): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/lessons-from-scaling-spotify-the-science-of-product-taking-risky-bets-and-how-ai-is-already-impac/• Taobao: https://world.taobao.com/• Alibaba: https://offer.alibaba.com/• Working Backwards: https://www.amazon.com/Working-Backwards-PB/dp/1529033845• How Brands Grow: What Marketers Don't Know: https://www.amazon.com/How-Brands-Grow-What-Marketers/dp/0195573560• The Luxury Strategy: Break the Rules of Marketing to Build Luxury Brands: https://www.amazon.com/Luxury-Strategy-Break-Marketing-Brands/dp/0749464917• The Office on Peacock: https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/the-office• Rise: https://www.risescience.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Making it work. Getting it done. Powering through the problem. This way of thinking has its value AND it's also a colossal contributor to the mess that is our world. After all, if someone doesn't speak a language, talking more slowly and loudly in that language to them, doesn't work. If you hit an obstacle, backing up and running at it harder MIGHT get you through - but at what cost? In this week's episode a discussion of what it means to find the way that actually GETS the square peg into the round hole. Or in this video that I reference in the episde, a star-shaped peg. It's about being a generalist in a seemingly specialized world. It once was a given that we'd grow up with broad knowledge and experience and specialize over time. Then someone figured out that getting specialized early got you ahead - faster, earlier. A good thing, right? Maybe. Studies show that this works early and in the long run, doesn't. In his book “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World”, Journalist and Author David Epstein explores this very point - with some very powerful conclusions. He's not a guest on this episode (but yes, I intend to fix that for a future episode). In a world where what passes for radical honesty usually means someone is just letting things fly outta their pie-hole without much care for others, it's time for radically authentic conversation. Conscious communication is simple, but often isn't easy. That's why Cathy Brooks created Talk, Unleashed – a weekly podcast of radically honest conversation about — everything. Whether her own musings or in conversation with industry leaders, each episode invites curiosity. Curiosity not about what people do, but why they do it. Who they are and what makes them tick. It's about digging underneath to reveal the thing that is most true - that we are more alike than we are not. A mix of solo episodes where Cathy shares her insights and experience or Cathy engaged in conversation with fascinating humans doing amazing things. No matter the format - it's unvarnished, radically honest and entirely unleashed.  This podcast compliments Unleashed Leadership, the coaching business through which Cathy works with symphony orchestras, corporate clients, and individuals to help them unleash and untether their leadership and connect with others in a way that truly engages. #Range #davidepstein #beageneralist  #consciouscommunication #leadership #Conversation #connection #TalkUnleashed #fiercecompassion #UnleashedConversation #UnleashedLeadership #FixYourEndofTheLeash

Meet Yusra Mardini:  When the Syrian civil war broke out, Yusra Mardini and her sister fled. Eventually finding refuge in Germany, Yusra reignited her passion for swimming, joining the newly formed Olympic Refugee Team. Now, she's at the helm of the Yusra Mardini Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing access to sports and education for refugee communities around the world.     In this episode, host Gautam Mukunda speaks with Yusra about how she navigates challenges, leads by example and builds organizations that last.      Notable Timestamps    2:40 Olympics     5:20 Leading for others    9:40 Having your leadership tested    13:45 Building organizations that last    Resources Referenced     Epstein, D. J. (2019). Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. New York, Riverhead Books.    Follow @GMukunda on Twitter or email us at WorldReimagined@nasdaq.com   For more information on this episode's guest please visit:   Nasdaq.com/world-reimagined-podcast    

Brought to you by Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security | Superhuman—The fastest email experience ever made | AssemblyAI—Production-ready AI models to transcribe and understand speech—Julia Schottenstein is a product lead at dbt Labs, a data transformation company, and an active angel investor in data and infrastructure startups. She first got excited about dbt in 2019 when she was a VC at NEA and decided to make the leap from investor to operator by joining dbt Labs. She also co-hosts the dbt Labs Analytics Engineering Podcast, a show about data trends that impact analytics engineers' work. In today's episode, we discuss:• Advice for founders hoping to improve their M&A outcome• How to strategically think about competition• How to determine your paid features and have willingness-to-pay conversations• Why Julia lives by “worse is better” and “tech debt is a champagne problem”• Lessons from dbt Labs• What PMs can learn from investors—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/ma-competition-pricing-and-investing-julia-schottenstein-dbt-labs/#transcript—Where to find Julia Schottenstein:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/j_schottenstein• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-schottenstein-25424318/• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BKMMeVXk4jJnAQSqGSJvE—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Julia's background(04:15) How Julia went from VC to working in product at dbt Labs(08:24) Four things Julia uses to evaluate a company's potential (11:10) How to identify whether or not you have product-market fit(12:05) Distribution strategies(13:11) M&A strategies(15:54) Lessons from the Transform acquisition(18:01) Competitive values at dbt(20:25) Keys to dbt's success(26:35) An offsite exercise Julia used to help her team internalize upcoming changes(29:32) Determining what features are included in open source(31:56) Pricing and willingness to pay(33:34) Lessons from dbt Labs's first pricing change(36:33) Whether or not to be public about selling your startup(40:08) How to utilize connections during acquisitions(44:57) How to communicate selling your company(46:33) M&A market forecast(47:28) Values at dbt Labs (50:14) Lessons from working with strongly opinionated users(52:02) The importance of shipping, learning, and iterating (54:08) How VC skills translate into product(57:03) Lightning round—Referenced:• dbt Labs: https://www.getdbt.com/• Tristan Handy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristanhandy/• dbt Labs acquires Transform to enhance Semantic Layer tool: https://www.techtarget.com/searchbusinessanalytics/news/365530993/DBT-Labs-acquires-Transform-to-enhance-Semantic-Layer-tool• Snowflake: https://www.snowflake.com/en/• Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid: https://www.amazon.com/G%C3%B6del-Escher-Bach-Eternal-Golden/dp/0465026567• Red strings training clip from Ted Lasso: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVe3Iwy10MA• Monetizing Innovation: https://www.amazon.com/Monetizing-Innovation-Companies-Design-Product/dp/1119240867• Madhavan Ramanujam on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-art-and-science-of-pricing-madhavan#details• Pricing survey: https://www.qualtrics.com/marketplace/vanwesterndorp-pricing-sensitivity-study/• Hunter Walk's blog post about publicly selling your startup: https://hunterwalk.com/2023/05/13/the-acquihire-market-for-early-stage-startups-is-ice-cold-one-better-strategy-announce-youre-for-sale/• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214506/• The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Snowball-Warren-Buffett-Business-Life/dp/0553384619/r• Sam Walton: Made in America: https://www.amazon.com/Sam-Walton-Made-America/dp/0553562835• Succession on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/succession• In Depth podcast: https://review.firstround.com/podcast• dbt community Slack: https://www.getdbt.com/community/join-the-community/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

In Episode 123, Skip Gilbert, CEO of US Youth Soccer, former goalkeeper with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, and two-time NCAA Division 1 All-American, talks with Paul and Phil about his windy road to leading US Youth Soccer, his thoughts on the highs and lows of the current state of soccer in the US, what he learned from his leadership positions in USA Swimming, USA Triathlon and USA Tennis, and how they helped him navigate the trials of leading USYS during COVID, his thoughts on early specialization in one sport, what drives him, how being a goalkeeper taught him about life and prepared him for his various leadership positions, encouraging goalkeepers to keep playing the position, his most influential coaches, and why it is so important to remember the KISS principle. Specifically, Skip discusses: ·      His personal story, including how he grew his passion for soccer and leadership, and how he got to be where he is today – CEO of USYS (3:41) ·      How he navigated starting his leadership position in January 2020 and how his experience in other disciplines and leadership positions with other sports helped him through the difficulties of COVID (7:24) ·      His personal why/mission statement and how he is living it out (12:01) ·      His thoughts on early specialization, and a lesson from the world of tennis and Andy Roddick (13:43) ·      Defining moments in his life and how they impacted his development (20:39) ·      Business and life lessons we can learn from goalkeepers (24:38) ·      Why it is important for parents and coaches to not to discourage kids from playing keeper when they enjoy the position (28:46) ·      Why goalkeepers need to have a little bit of crazy in them (33:34) ·      Some of the great coaches he has played for and a couple whose leadership stick out above the rest, and what he learned from those great coaches (36:36) ·      His thoughts on the current state of US Soccer, and what we can do about it (40:36) ·      How he has used lessons learned from sports in his marriage and parenting (1:02:22) ·      His recommendations (1:07:19) Resources and Links from this Episode ·      USYS Website ·      Uncut Video of the Episode ·      HSEL Facebook Group ·      Warrior Way Soccer ·      Coaching the Bigger Game Program ·      Phil's email for DISC Training ·      Clyde Best HSEL Episode ·      90 Minutes With The King, Tom Mulroy (releasing later this year) ·      Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, David Epstein

Are some people predisposed to being a generalist versus a specialist? In his book, "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World," author David Epstein discovers that early specialization is an exception, not the rule. Epstein, a former science and investigative reporter, argues that to succeed in any field, one must develop an array of interests. In interviews with renowned athletes, inventors and scientists, he explores the power of diverse experiences in a world that requires hyperspecialization. In this episode of the podcast "The Next Chapter" by American Express Business Class, Epstein and host Cardiff Garcia discuss the virtues of being a generalist on a trajectory to success.

This week, Zohar is joined by scientist turned journalist turned public intellectual, David Epstein, to discuss his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, who should generalize when, how to date and parent as a generalist, the merits of Merlin figures, whether extending human life will change the way we think about life stages and education, why so many artists and athletes are incapable of explaining their own achievements, and more.

This week, Zohar is joined by scientist turned journalist turned public intellectual, David Epstein, to discuss his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, who should generalize when, how to date and parent as a generalist, the merits of Merlin figures, whether extending human life will change the way we think about life stages and education, why so many artists and athletes are incapable of explaining their own achievements, and more.

เราเคยเชื่อกันว่าการจะประสบความสำเร็จ เราต้องเป็น “ผู้เชี่ยวชาญ” หรือ Specialist และการจะไปถึงจุดนั้นได้ ต้องพัฒนาทักษะนั้นซ้ำๆ กว่า 10,000 ชั่วโมง . แต่เรารู้กันไหมว่าในโลกความเป็นจริง คนที่รู้รอบด้านแต่ไม่ได้เชี่ยวชาญด้านใดเป็นพิเศษ ที่เราเรียกกันว่า “มนุษย์เป็ด” หรือ Generalist นั้นเป็นที่ต้องการอย่างมากในโลกการทำงาน และอาจประสบความสำเร็จมากกว่าผู้เชี่ยวชาญเสียด้วยซ้ำ . สรุปหนังสือ Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World โดย David Epstein ที่จะพาเราไปเข้าใจมนุษย์เป็ดมากขึ้น และไปดูกันว่าประสบความสำเร็จแบบเป็ดๆ นั้นทำได้อย่างไร . เชิญรับฟังพร้อมๆ กันได้ใน MM Podcast EP.1836 │ รู้รอบด้านแบบเป็ดๆ ประสบความสำเร็จได้จริงหรือ? สรุปหนังสือ Range . #missiontothemoon #missiontothemoonpodcast #selfdevelopment

เราเคยเชื่อกันว่าการจะประสบความสำเร็จ เราต้องเป็น “ผู้เชี่ยวชาญ” หรือ Specialist และการจะไปถึงจุดนั้นได้ ต้องพัฒนาทักษะนั้นซ้ำๆ กว่า 10,000 ชั่วโมง . แต่เรารู้กันไหมว่าในโลกความเป็นจริง คนที่รู้รอบด้านแต่ไม่ได้เชี่ยวชาญด้านใดเป็นพิเศษ ที่เราเรียกกันว่า “มนุษย์เป็ด” หรือ Generalist นั้นเป็นที่ต้องการอย่างมากในโลกการทำงาน และอาจประสบความสำเร็จมากกว่าผู้เชี่ยวชาญเสียด้วยซ้ำ . สรุปหนังสือ Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World โดย David Epstein ที่จะพาเราไปเข้าใจมนุษย์เป็ดมากขึ้น และไปดูกันว่าประสบความสำเร็จแบบเป็ดๆ นั้นทำได้อย่างไร . เชิญรับฟังพร้อมๆ กันได้ใน MM Podcast EP.1836 │ รู้รอบด้านแบบเป็ดๆ ประสบความสำเร็จได้จริงหรือ? สรุปหนังสือ Range . #missiontothemoon #missiontothemoonpodcast #selfdevelopment

The Challenge Mindset helps students find what sparks their interest using a different method to think through how to consider college and career path options that is different from our traditional approach. When I heard JP speak about this at a recent conference, I had to ask him to come talk to us about it!  Don't miss this insightful conversation about JP's own journey in I/O Psychology, and how he has invested years in helping others to discover their strengths, become better leaders, and help students not only find their path, but be excited by the challenges ahead.  You can find JP's TedEx talk here:  https://www.ted.com/talks/jp_michel_the_challenge_mindset_helping_youth_find_purpose_and_impact The book JP refers to in our conversation is Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein For more information about The Challenge Cards, go to https://mysparkpath.com/. 

One of the best ways to support your creative practice? Try new things. In this episode, David Epstein, author of the New York Times #1 best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, talks about why many streams of interest, novelty, and beginner's mind are important. The conversation touches on science, music, sports, art and even parenting. Highlights: Epstein debunks the 10,000 hour rule, shares how he keeps a Book of Small Experiments, navigates Christie & Rosemerry's ongoing argument about talent, and speaks truth about luck. David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the bestseller The Sports Gene. He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has been an investigative reporter for ProPublica, the host of Slate‘s popular “How To!” podcast, and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. He lives in Washington, DC.https://davidepstein.com/david-epstein-about/David's Substack This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emergingform.substack.com/subscribe

In this Episode , a roundtable discussion around Davis Epstein's book, Range: Why generalists triumph in a Specialized world. Guests Mohammed Aboullaite Abdelfettah Sghiouar Oussama Zaki Notes 0:00:00 - Introduction and welcoming 0:05:58 - General idea of the book and the author 0:09:00 - Author starts with stories of 2 sports superstars —Tiger Woods and Roger Federer—who represent specialization vs range 0:14:32 - Snapshot of Woods and Federer carrers start 0:15:41 - Is Specialization Really Better? 0:28:34 - Fast vs Slow learning 0:49:48 - Q&A and Giveaway 1:08:01 - Did the author explicitly state his message for each story, or linked them back to the central theme ? 1:19:32 - Epstein's advice: Don't feel behind and different figures of success 1:46:30 - WrapUp & Goodbye Links David Epstein TED talk: Why specializing early doesn't always mean career success Plan, Act, Impact Peak: Secrets from the new science of expertise The Pragmatic Programmer Prepared and Presented by Meriem zaid

Students today are taught to go to college, choose a specialty, and hopefully land a career. Oftentimes, they discover they don't like their career path and feel trapped. Executive Coach Dr. Elizabeth Fried recommends the book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. Dr. Fried challenges the statement that “quitters never win and winners never quit” and encourages us to re-frame our thinking to explore and experience more opportunities without fear.https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484

Brought to you by OneSchema—Import CSV data 10x faster: https://oneschema.co/lenny | Amplitude—Build better products: https://amplitude.com/ | Coda—Meet the evolution of docs: https://coda.io/lenny—Keith Yandell started at DoorDash as Chief Legal Officer and during his tenure has also led the HR, Customer Support, Marketing, and now Corporate Development teams. In today's episode, we talk about leadership, and how to lead with empathy. We dig into DoorDash's unique culture and touch on the WeDash program, which requires every employee to complete four deliveries a year in order to better understand the customer experience. Keith shares his “How to Work with Keith” document and discusses the importance of openness in the workplace. He also gives some tips for founders on hiring, engaging with legal, and how to make big decisions when teams are competing for resources.Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.Where to find Keith Yandell:• Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdyandell• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-yandell-2a947432/Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/Referenced:• Gokul Rajaram on Lenny's Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/gokul-rajaram-on-designing-your-product-development-process-when-and-how-to-hire-your-first-pm-a-playbook-for-hiring-leaders-getting-ahead-in-you-career-how-to-get-started-angel-investing-more/• Ryan Sokol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-sokol-00b2333/• Tony Xu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xutony/• About WeDash: https://doordash.news/culture/wedash-doordash-employee-program-how-does-it-work/•  Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484• Kofi Amoo-Gottfried on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kofi-amoo-gottfried-3802bb3/• Tia Sherringham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiasherringham/• Amp It Up: Leading for Hypergrowth by Raising Expectations, Increasing Urgency, and Elevating Intensity: https://www.amazon.com/Amp-Unlocking-Hypergrowth-Expectations-Intensity/dp/1119836115• Ted Lasso's quote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TedLasso/status/1426932132417576967• Rajat Shroff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajatshroff/• Micah Moreau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahmoreau/In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Keith's background(03:41) The time Keith asked a potential hire if he was an a*****e(06:39) DoorDash culture(08:40) The WeDash program(13:16) How Keith was able to lead so many different teams at DoorDash(16:08) Hiring the best experts and then getting out of their way(18:21) The “How to Work with Keith” document(21:52) How and why Keith helps his employees land new jobs(27:22) How he leverages empathy to unify board members(29:26) The importance of assigning a decision maker and a time horizon for the decision(31:15) One-on-ones with Keith, and the T3 B3 framework from Uber(33:12) How to encourage constructive criticism from employees(34:49) What it's like to lead in tough times and why it can actually make your org stronger(37:42) How creating urgency compounds gains(39:11) IPO day at DoorDash(40:20) The characteristics of top founders(41:33) How the pandemic impacted DoorDash(44:40) Advice for new parents that is applicable in business (45:24) The difficulty of gaining funding(46:58) Advice for founders struggling with fundraising(48:02) How Keith developed a strong relationship with the VP of Product and Design(50:27) Building an effective BD team within a product company(52:36) How to engage with legal teamsProduction and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Sometimes you read a book and get a flash of insight - that “ah ha!” moment - about yourself and the ways you interact with others.  That happened to me when reading “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.”  It helped me to understand and justify my interest in (this won't surprise you) EVERYTHING related to geriatrics or palliative care.  Also hat tip to Matthew Growdon for recommending the book. Today we talk with Bob Arnold, who has a long list of recommendations for books that have the potential to generate an “ah ha!” moment.  The podcast is ostensibly focused on becoming a better mentor, but as you'll hear, we discuss techniques that can help you cope with anxiety, stress, your spouse…the list goes on.  In reality, insights from these books can help you be a better teacher, a more curious person, as well as a better mentor or mentee. Bob urges you to buy these books from your local bookstore.  To that end, we're not including links with the titles below.  Please shop locally. As a bonus, Lauren Hunt, frequent guest on GeriPal, heard we recorded this podcast and wanted to add a couple books to Bob's list (she saw Bob give a talk about these books at the NPCRC Foley retreat).  Her list will strongly resonate with women in academics. See below for Lauren's two additions to Bob's list, with her personal commentary. Enjoy! -@AlexSmithMD   Bob's booklist: Lori Gottlieb, Maybe You Should Talk to Somebody: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed Ethan Kross, Chatter: The Voice Inside Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It Eric Barker, Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrong Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing From Complex Trauma Jennifer L. Eberhardt, Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do Claude M. Steele, Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do Marcus Buckingham, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader's Guide to the Real World Marshall Goldsmith, What Got You Here Won't Get You There Adam Grant, Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success David Epstein, Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World Douglas Stone, Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well Douglas Stone, Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most Kerry Patterson, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Kerry Patterson, Crucial Accountability: Tools for Resolving Violated Expectations, Broken Commitments, and Bad Behavior Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life James Clear, Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Michael Bungay Stanier, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever Peter Bergman, You Can Change Other People: The Four Steps to Help Your Colleagues, Employees--Even Family--Up Their Game Doug Lemov, The Coach's Guide to Teaching Doug Lemov, Teach Like a Champion 2.0: 62 Techniques That Put Students on the Path to College Doug Lemov, Practice Perfect: 42 Rules for Getting Better at Getting Better   ​​From Lauren: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It by Valerie Young  I was inspired to read this book after reading a post on the 80,000 hours blog. I had heard of course heard of imposter syndrome in the past but I didn't make the connection to myself until I read this article and saw my thoughts printed on the page. You would think that after several years of a number of career successes, the imposter syndrome would have abated for me, but rather I found it getting worse! I thought that I should know more of what I was doing by this point in my career, but instead I often felt like I had no idea what I was doing!  So I came across this book and found it very helpful. Young defines people who have imposter syndrome as those who have a “persistent belief in their lack of intelligence, skills, or competence. They are convinced that other people's praise and recognition of their accomplishments is undeserved, chalking up their achievements to chance, charm, connections, and external factors. Unable to internalize or feel deserving of their success, they continually doubt their ability to repeat past successes.”  I certainly related to the point that instead of successes alleviating feelings of fraudulence, the opposite happens, because it increases pressures to uphold one's reputation. The pressures can be intense, leaving one wondering if it's all worth it, and prompting fantasies of leaving the charade behind.  One thing I really liked about this book is that it places the imposter syndrome into the context of a patriarchal, misogynistic, racist society and organizations that create cultures that cultivate self-doubt (ahem academia). Imposter syndrome is a rationale response to a crazy world. We exist in a society and culture that actually judges women to be less competent at work (the studies she details are SUPER disturbing). It is not surprising we would internalize these norms. Also that being underrepresented in a field creates pressures not only to represent just oneself, but an entire gender.  She focuses on women, but these concepts obviously apply to people of color and other disadvantaged social groups. And of course men can have imposter syndrome too.  Another part I liked about the book is digging into the notion that one's success is due to luck, or being in the right place at the right time. She dispels these notions by pointing out that, first of all, luck is always present, even for people who are enormously talented and second, being the right place at the right time, having the right connections, and having a winning personality can sometimes actually be the result of skills or abilities, often the result of hard-work, hustling, and efforts to develop one's socioemotional capacity.   This is a self-help book, so throughout she offers some useful rules and self-talk for responding to imposter syndrome thoughts. She details different ways to respond to thoughts based on your competence type. For example, if you are a perfectionist, she recommends reframing to a “good enough” quality standard—a mantra I adopted from colleague during the pandemic and has been incredibly helpful for me over the past few years. For the rugged individualist who equate true competence equals solo, unaided achievement, the reframe is “competence means knowing how to identify the resources needed to get the job done.”  Another really important idea she raises is that women often have difficult choices to make about their career and its impact on other parts of their families and their other social networks that aren't as pronounced for men in our society. Sometimes it is difficult to disentangle these questions from feelings of imposter syndrome. For example, is reluctance to take on more responsibility at work or relocate because you feel inadequate or is it because of genuine concern about the impact on your family? Moreover, women (generalizing here) tend to place lower value on traditional measures of work success (e.g. money, power, influence) and greater value on connection and meaning. It can require a lot of soul searching to figure out whether one is avoiding career “success” out of fear or that certain paths are just truly not aligned with our values.   Finally, towards the end of the book, she introduces the idea of “faking it till you make it” and having chutzpah—i.e going for it. Of course, she's not advocating for a George Santos approach (no lying) but just having a little bit more of a mindset that you'll figure it out once you're on the job.  I'd definitely recommend this book if you've ever struggled with similar feelings or mentor people who might. She's got a breezy and relatable writing style that's easy to read, lots of great real-world stories, and piquant quotes.   The No Club:  Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work by Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund, and Laurie Weingart  Summary of the book's premise:  Work activities fall on a spectrum from promotable and non-promotable (NPT).  Promotable activities are those that advance one's career. They use the word “advance” quite broadly to encompass various outcomes, like earning a promotion, getting plum assignments, increasing compensation, and enhancing marketability for other jobs. Promotable tasks are visible to others and increase the organization's currency. Some tasks may be indirectly promotable—they help you develop skills that have the potential to enhance your future success or access to future promotable work.  NPT's are important to your organization but will not help to advance your career. These tasks have low visibility (think committees and other service).  Too many NPT's can lead to work/work imbalance where promotable tasks get pushed to the side and advancement slows, or work-life imbalance, where advancement continues but at the expense of time in one's personal life (or both).  Although not exclusively a problem for women, women are more likely to take on NPT's at work. This is because they are both asked more often and are more likely to say yes when asked.  They propose both bottom-up (women saying no to more things) and top-down solutions (organizations making efforts to divide up NPT's more fairly and ensuring everyone is pitching in).  Before I read this book, I didn't fully grasp the idea that an activity would be helpful to the organization but not to my own career. Sometimes requests for participation in these activities come with a veneer or prestige and lots of feel-good gratitude. I personally feel a lot of guilt and worry about disappointing people when I say no to things. Even declining to review an article for a journal is accompanied by some stomach knots (it's so hard to find reviewers!) I also place a lot of value in collaboration and working in teams, and the idea of working in a culture where everyone is only looking out for themselves is not appealing to me.  But I'm also worried at the level of overwhelm I experience at times and perhaps some of you have experienced as well. How do we ensure that we are on sustainable path where we can stay in and build the world we want to live and work in?   The book also got me thinking about what is promotable or not in academia, i.e. what is the currency. I think we all know that grants and publications are promotable activities, but even within that there are hierarchies. Some of these hierarchies I think I understand: a data-based paper in a high-impact journal has higher promotability than an editorial in a lower-impact journal. Some of them I'm not sure about: is an NIH project grant more promotable than a foundation grant and if so why (bc higher indirects?)  Also, things like mentorship seem gray to me: senior-authored articles are evidence of independence and potential track to mentoring awards, but people often seem to place mentorship in the NPT category. I think having more transparency and discussion about what is promotable or not would be very useful.    Highly recommend this book for women, men, people in leadership, and employees. It's extremely well-written, nuanced, and eye-opening.   SPONSOR:    This episode of the GeriPal Podcast is sponsored by UCSF's Division of Palliative Medicine, an amazing group doing world class palliative care.  They are looking for physician faculty to join them in the inpatient and outpatient setting.  To learn more about job opportunities, please click here: https://palliativemedicine.ucsf.edu/job-openings  

Last week, Tom tackled what niche and what service is best. Spoiler alert! There is no best niche or service. However, you might want to do certain things based on where you are at in your business. Listen to Episode 26: Best Niche - Best Service to get the details. You can find it at remotemillionaires.com/podcastIn today's episode of The Remote Millionaires Podcast, Tom talks about specialization and whether or not you should do it. But first, what is specialization? It's when you focus on a specific industry or service. Example: We help dentists get more patients, or we specialize in SEO only. Some people do both by offering SEO only to Dentists. The usual advice you'll hear is you should definitely specialize. People say. “The riches are in the niches.” You'll even hear stories of professional athletes used as examples.But in David Epstein's fantastic book ‘Range - Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World' he shows that many more top successful people in their fields DID NOT SPECIALIZE when they were younger. They specialized late in life and became the best.What does this have to do with starting and growing a remote digital marketing agency? Tune in to this episode to find out. If you're interested in building a Digital Agency, join the Remote Millionaires Program. Go to: https://remotemillionaires.com/“Go easy on yourself. Give yourself plenty of time to achieve your goals. Forget the idea that you're going to have a million-dollar business in 30 days. More than likely, it's not going to happen unless you're exceptional.”- Tom Gaddis In This Episode:What is specialization? When should you specialize?Why being a generalist is a better idea when you're just starting outSuccess tips for aspiring entrepreneurs And much more…Resources:Range by David Epstein: https://davidepstein.com/the-range/If you prefer a video version, subscribe to the Remote Millionaires YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@remotemillionairesRemote Marketing Agency Owners by Offline Sharks & Remote Millionaires: https://offlinesharks.com/groupRemote Millionaires Application: https://remotemillionaires.com/applyHere's an Insane Offer for Just $1: https://offlinesharks.com/onedollarplusConnect with Tom Gaddis:Website: https://remotemillionaires.com/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/remotemillionairesInstagram:

Chase Jarvis and best-selling author David Epstein discuss human performance, creativity, and the pros and cons of specialization in a career. David, a former sports journalist and the author of "The Sports Gene" and "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World," says that early specialization can be counterproductive and that having a wide variety of talents is necessary to succeed in a dynamic world that is continuously changing. By "skill stacking", we can use the power of our own unique background and experiences to advance our careers.  He underlines that we should view our profession as an 8-lane highway where we can pick up contacts and talents as we advance. In this way, we can take these skills and unleash them in other places. Some highlights from the conversation: Demystifying the '10,000 hours to mastery' myth How some people excel and others don't, and why Understanding the differences between generalization and specialization What approach to take when pursuing a particular craft Why there's more than one way to succeed Bridging the generational divide between parents' expectations and our generation's reality Enjoy!

Today we welcome David Epstein, the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the bestseller The Sports Gene, both of which have been translated in more than 20 languages. His TED Talks on performance science have been viewed more than 11 million times. He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated. In this episode, I talked to David Epstein about greatness. If there's one thing we know for sure about greatness, it's that there is no linear path to it. David and I discuss the complex relationship of talent and hard work in specific domains. Although there is no formula, we can both agree that persistent effort and fierce determination are necessary ingredients—but so is talent. We have a nuanced discussion of the dance between nature and nurture on the path to talent. It's a very delicate dance. We also touch on the topics of self-actualization, creativity, fulfillment and moral greatness. Website: davidepstein.comTwitter: @DavidEpstein Topics02:13 Talent: Is it nature or nurture? 05:16 Does the 10,000 hour rule apply to creativity? 10:14 Genetics and the rage to master 16:46 Immediate feedback for growth 22:04 Progress is not linear 26:50 Self-actualization is where you “fit” 39:06 The equal odds rule 41:11 Restriction of range 47:55 Creativity and mental illness 56:27 Incentivizing good vs great scientists 1:00:13 Moral greatness 1:06:10 The constraints of creativity 1:12:25 The criteria of genius 

6ers, if you or your organization wants to excel, you need to now and then deviate from accepted ways of thinking in order to refresh your creative reserves and encourage more original approaches. Focusing too much on your past achievements can cause you to miss out on new opportunities.This week, Tony Nash is joined by Luke Shabro, a US Navy veteran and Deputy Director for Mad Scientist, a US Army initiative that seeks to shape future operations and warfare. He is passionate about innovation, technology, and helping future-proof the Army. With a mission to help secure the safety, security, and prosperity of the country, he helps people place themselves in a new world with different technologies, including artificial intelligence, forcing paradigm shifts away from current and conventional thinking. You'll discover that by encouraging new ideas, you're placing yourself in a position of constant improvement and preventing the stifling of creativity among your team. You're encouraging people to think in terms of first principles and to think more deeply about their ideas so that they can generate good unconventional ideas that have an impact and make a difference. As a result, you build the mindset for innovation, and you will be more willing to look at all possibilities from a new perspective. You avoid falling into the trap of tunnel vision, doing only what is expected of you and not expressing yourself enough.-----Resources mentioned: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World The Gift of Crows Think Like A Rocket Scientist How To Keep Your House While Drowning -----01:00 - How Luke got the name, mad scientist 03:08 - Using empathy to understand where people are coming from05:30 - Falling into the trap of tunnel vision 08:01 - Avoiding target fixation and understanding systems 10:53 - Thinking in terms of analogies 13:29 - At the heart of robotics and mixed formations are still the people behind it 15:35 - How Ukrainians outperformed the enemy with revitalized training and leadership18:05 - Overconfidence and not challenging group think can cost you 23:49 - Giving yourself grace when things aren't going your way 26:27 - Empathizing people through active listening -----Here is how to connect with Luke: LinkedInInstagramTwitter

On this episode of Book(ish) I sit down with Eva Rodriguez Rodriguez to talk Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. Our conversation includes having twice the surnames of most people, the many benefits of personal and professional range, and how NASA uses crowdsourcing to solve difficult problems.Find Eva on Linkedin.Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram.Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here.You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Want to help support the show?Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Epstein is an investigative journalist and author who is fascinated by extraordinary people. Are they born this way? Is it their upbringing? A lot of “hard work?” Modern thinking about this, spearheaded by Malcom Gladwell, points to "10,000 hours" of narrow, focused work. Yo-Yo Ma and Serena Williams have been practicing their craft since the womb. But David discovered a different paradigm: That the most successful professionals and entrepreneurs were not narrowly focused on practice, but had spent long portions of childhood “sampling” and exploring. By combining skills from many arenas, they become far more adaptable in the long run than those who stay narrow – and ultimately burn out. David's latest book is called "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World." His thesis has huge ramifications for education and career training, and as you'll hear, he even went toe-to-toe with Gladwell on the topic.

Sarah Friar learned about the power of community from an early age. Growing up in Northern Ireland during a time of tremendous violence showed her the importance of finding common ground and taught her how to create resilience from within, both of which are lessons that she continues to live by today. Even in moments of fear and despair, Sarah was able to find her resilience and take risks throughout her career.After checking all the boxes that she thought would lead her to become a partner at Goldman Sachs, Sarah received the news that she wouldn't be getting the promotion she had been striving for. She could have stayed at Goldman, but her husband said something to her that she couldn't shake — losing the promotion has set her free. From there, Sarah considered what she's good at, what she's passionate about, and what the world needs, which ultimately led her to her current role. As the CEO of Nextdoor, a hyperlocal social networking service for neighborhoods, Sarah is now working to strengthen the power of community — a reflection of her lessons learned early on.In this episode, Randall and Sarah discuss how curiosity and resilience are the keys to finding your path; how finding common ground can unlock social capital that allows you to get things done in the world; advice to women today who are working in a sexist environment; what to do when you aren't passionate about your work but are making good money; why searching for an emotional connection helps to build stronger companies; why you should be taking risks in your career frequently; the role politics has in the workspace; how to use moments of failure to help you rise; and more… Topics include: -The power of community-Why it's necessary to do the nitty-gritty work-Why it is important to learn both inside and outside of the classroom-The importance of finding purpose at work-How to use your fears to spur you into action-Whether or not you should have a plan B-Why extreme preparation matters -Prioritizing mental health-Why job hopping is a red flag-How to strike the right work-life balance-The secret side of philanthropy-Why having a diversity of experience is advantageousSarah Friar is the chief executive officer of Nextdoor, the neighborhood network that connects neighborhood stakeholders, including neighbors, businesses, and public services, online and in real life to build stronger, more vibrant, and resilient neighborhoods.Prior to Nextdoor, Sarah served as the chief financial officer at Square. Under Sarah's leadership, the company launched its initial public offering in 2015 and added $30 billion in market capitalization.Before her tenure at Square, Sarah served as senior vice president of finance & strategy at Salesforce. Sarah also held executive roles at Goldman Sachs, as well as leadership positions at McKinsey in both London and South Africa. She is a Fellow of the inaugural class of the Finance Leaders Fellowship Program, a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, and co-founder of Ladies Who Launch, a network that mentors and inspires women entrepreneurs and business owners.Sarah grew up in Northern Ireland and earned her MEng in Metallurgy, Economics, and Management from the University of Oxford and her MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she graduated as an Arjay Miller scholar. Resources mentioned:NextdoorBooks mentioned: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized W

David Epstein is the author of New York Times #1 bestsellers, Range and The Sports Gene, and an investigative reporter at ProPublica. Today, he talks to us about Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Listen for generalist success stories! He explains when best to use a generalist approach, in sports, versus a specialist approach, in chess. We talk about how to integrate the generalist approach into schooling and everyday life to improve learning, and he gives me advice on my guitar-learning journey. 

David Epstein is the author of New York Times #1 bestsellers, Range and The Sports Gene, and an investigative reporter at ProPublica. Today, he talks to us about Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Listen for generalist success stories! He explains when best to use a generalist approach, in sports, versus a specialist approach, in chess. We talk about how to integrate the generalist approach into schooling and everyday life to improve learning, and he gives me advice on my guitar-learning journey. 

Generalist Vs Specialist:This mini-episode stemmed from my discussion with Sidu Ponnappa. Sidu is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He says the generalist Vs specialist discussion is misleading. It is better to analyse someone as objective-oriented or activity oriented. One can choose either not both at the same time. These days there is a debate, especially among the younger talent pool, about being a generalist or a specialist. There is a popular book on this topic by David Epstein called Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Epstein argues against specialisation early on in one's life and makes a case for "Range" to gather as many skills and experiences as you can and later to specialise based on your strengths.What got me thinking is, does the brain have a generalist vs specialist evolution, and do Warren Buffet, Bill Gates, Michael Angelo, and other achievers have a generalist or a specialist mindset? It turns out that the brain goes through a generalist and specialist evolution cycle between early childhood and adulthood.  A child is born with 100 billion neurons. These neurons communicate with each other through a structure called synapse. During infancy, the brain experiences a large amount of growth. As a result, there is an explosion of synapse formation between neurons during early brain development. This is called synaptogenesis.Synapse growth is critical in learning, memory formation, and adaptation early in life. Around 2 to 3 years of age, the number of synapses hits a peak. Just after this peak, the brain starts to remove synapses that it no longer needs. A synapse can either be strengthened or weakened based on its use. Synapses that are frequently used grow and strengthen and the ones which are not used are removed by the brain. The process of removing synapses is called Synaptic pruning.Going back to our business world, the brain begins its journey as a generalist, adds as many synapses as it can early on and then switches to a specialist mode where it starts pruning, killing, synapses that show low or no use. If you consider the journeys of Warren Buffet, who made his first investment at the age of 11, Bill Gates, by the age of 19, had more than 10,000 hours of coding under his belt, Michael Angelo became an artist by the age of 13 and there a numerous such examples of high achievers who started honing their crafts in their teens. David Epstein talks about Roger Freder as a generalist because he dabbled into skiing, wrestling, swimming and skateboarding. He played basketball, handball, tennis, table tennis, and soccer at school. It was closer to his teens that Roger picked up tennis. Maybe this is an example of synaptic pruning where the brain kills the less used synapses. Now can you and I pick up tennis in our twenties or thirties? Sure we can! But it will potentially be 5 times harder than someone who has worked on their serve and backhand since early childhood. Our schooling system pushes us to be a generalist when it should provide us with the environment in our teens to be a specialist and focus on activities and subjects we enjoy. We can't say for sure if synaptogenesis is a generalist function or synapse pruning is a specialist function of the brain. Still, it does indicate that the brain's development has a generalist to specialist evolution cycle.I found the topic valuable not only to get a better understanding of my strengths and weakness but also the formative process that my little one is going through.If you like this mini-episode, share it with someone who would find it valuable. You can drop me a line at pritish@onepercent.live. Until next time. 

Michael's conversation with David Epstein, author of "Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World." Original air date 29 August 2019. The book was published on 28 May 2019.

Now more than ever, it seems the more you know, the better off you'll be, especially in your career. Our repeat guest this weekend, David Epstein, uses his latest book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, to examine 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. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now more than ever, it seems the more you know, the better off you'll be, especially in your career. Our repeat guest this weekend, David Epstein, uses his latest book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, to examine 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. Have a money question? Email us, ask jill [at] jill on money dot com. Please leave us a rating or review in Apple Podcasts. "Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Halfway through 2022 it's time for investors to see where we've been and what to look for in the 2nd half of the year. (0:30) Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss: - Investing headlines for the 1st half of the year - Early frontrunners for "CEO of the Year" - Who needs a stronger 2nd half of 2022 - 3 stocks poised for upside (19:00) We're dipping into the vault for one of our favorite conversations. Recorded in front of a live audience, best-selling author David Epstein discusses Tiger Woods, predictors of success in the business world, and other takeaways from his book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Our free investing starter kit includes research on 15 stocks and 5 ETFs. Get a copy by going to http://fool.com/starterkit Stocks discussed on the show: PFE, TTD, SBUX, TWTR, TGT, DIS, NFLX, DOCU, ADBE, MSFT, ZM, MAR, ABNB, UBER Host: Chris Hill Guests: Jason Moser, Ron Gross, David Epstein Engineer: Dan Boyd  

Want to help cultivate your child's creativity? Wondering how to help your child integrate the creative and logical parts of their mind? On this episode of Brainy Moms, Dr. Amy and Teri interview clinical psychologist, Dr. Michael Alcee who specializes in the psychology of creativity. He shares how we as parents can help nurture creativity in our children while also supporting the development of linear thinking. Michael tells us that encouraging our kids to explore the many sides of themselves is a key aspect of mental health. From creativity to emotions to interests to introversion, we cover a lot about integrating creativity, passions, and skillsets in this hour. Join us for a journey into the psychology of creativity. CONNECT WITH DR. MICHAEL ALCEEWebsite: https://michaelalcee.com/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-alcee-14417755/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike_drop_1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_drop_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livelifecreatively2CONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.BrainyMoms.coEmail: Info@BrainyMoms.coSocial Media: @TheBrainyMomsDr. Amy's website: www.AmyMoorePhD.comCONNECT WITH OUR SPONSORWebsite: www.LearningRx.comFacebook: @LearningRxBrainTrainingInstagram: @learningrx_brain_trainingMichael's book, Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist (The Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology)Pixar Movie: Inside OutDaniel Pink's Power of RegretSusan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop TalkingSusan Cain's Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us WholeSusan David's Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and LifeDavid Epstein's Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldQuincy Jones' 12 Notes: On Life and CreativityWinnicott's idea of “potential space” in

About COOP Ale Works: Our story began in 2009 when three guys with a passion for good beer decided Oklahoma needed a craft brewery that delivers brewing excellence to our great state. What started as brewing a unique porter (Gran Sport) and then our flagship IPA (F5), got us here — cranking out 20,000 cans of beer a day that are distributed across six states — Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Arkansas.We aren't your run-of-the-mill brewery, though. We're all about the flavor and quality. We provide full-bodied beer meant to entice and challenge your palate with high-quality ingredients and consistent taste. We want every beer drinker to find at least one beer in our lineup that suits them.We've come a long way since the beginning, but some things haven't changed. We think of COOP as Oklahoma City's own craft brewery, which is why we remain locally-owned and wholly-dedicated to our hometown and our state. From local nonprofit events to our new 23rd Street Armory project, we're always looking for ways to revitalize and support our community, employees, vendors, distributors and, well, beer lovers everywhere.If you ever see us out and about, stop by, raise a glass and cheers with us! We love good times with good people over good beer. That's why we do what we do. To learn more, visit COOP Ale Works online here. Daniel's book recommendation: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

In today's episode, I speak to Devon Guillard, the CMO and managing partner at F12.net, a Canadian IP provider focused on offloading risk and complexity for small and midsize businesses. We talk about Devon's journey from IT tech into sales leadership, full-funnel freedom in a muddy market, and why the best salespeople only focus on the things within their control.  What You'll Learn:  - How to create full-funnel freedom in a muddy market - How an IT tech expert can transition into the world of sales - Why you need to only focus on the things you can control - Understanding the benefits of having systems and processes in place - Why you need to celebrate all movements in your sales pipeline - Sales strategies for your ideal client persona - Positive selling credentials and why they are so important - How to differentiate yourself in the core of your business The good news is that everyone can have a crack at sales and be successful. The not-so-good news is that the learning curve can be pretty steep. Devon explains that, although a techie can be quite conversant with your goods or services, they may not be the best at people skills. This is why all technology experts transitioning into sales must be taught the soft skills that are synonymous with the top salespeople. Resources: - Devon's linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-gillard-3144a92/ - F12.net https://f12.net/ - Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein https://davidepstein.com/the-range/ - Full Funnel Freedom https://fullfunnelfreedom.com  - Connect with Hamish Knox on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamishknox/   - Connect with Hamish Knox on Twitter https://twitter.com/sandlerinyyc

The author of one of my favorite books: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, a #1 New York Times bestseller; and also The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance, David Epstein is now the new host of Slate.com's "How To!" Podcast. In this episode, I have him on to discuss his newfound experience in the podcasting world, and also some of the podcast topics like: "How To Survive In The Wild", "How To Fall Out of Love", "How To Start Over at 60" and so on... Listen to this episode and also make sure you check out "How to!" Podcast: My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn