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David Epstein: Inside the Box David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Range and The Sports Gene, both of which have been translated into more than 30 languages. He was previously the host of Slate‘s popular “How To!” podcast and a science and investigative reporter at ProPublica. His TED talks have been viewed more than 12 million times. His newest book is also a New York Times bestseller: Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better (Amazon, Bookshop)*. It seems like we should be the most focused, creative, and innovative when we are the freest to do whatever we want. Turns out, it's pretty much the exact opposite. In this conversation, David and I discuss why constraints make all the difference. Key Points Myth: we are most creative and innovative when we are most free. In fact, it's the opposite. Given complete freedom, we tend to follow the path of least resistance. The Einstellung effect: employing only familiar methods even if better ones are available. General Magic (the most important technology company that nobody's ever heard of) had virtually no constraints and ultimately produced nothing. Write down hypotheses and make commitments visible before you begin. Give people agency in creating constraints. If your organization or team was being handed off to someone else tomorrow, what's the first thing the new leader would change? Consider making that change now. To avoid over-indexing on constraints, ask this question: “Could I still surprise myself?” Resources Mentioned Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better by David Epstein (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, with Mark Barden (episode 207) Help Your Brain Learn, with Lisa Feldman Barrett (episode 513) Get People Reading What You're Sending, with Todd Rogers (episode 666) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.
We think we need complete freedom to achieve our goals. But maybe freedom is the problem. What if, instead, constraints are what we really need? That's the question David Epstein was curious about. David Epstein is author of the bestselling books, Range and The Sports Gene. In his latest book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, he combs through the research and tracks down the stories of just how powerful constraints can be. David shares these lessons with us in his book. He also shares how he applied these lessons to the process of writing this book. In a world of overwhelm, David's book is a comforting oasis and a powerful guide. Related Links Five Rules for Getting out of Your Own Way Why Your Best Ideas Aren't Original Interview with Gloria Mark on Focus and Attention The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.
In Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, David Epstein argues that constraints—not freedom—are what drive creativity, clarity, and focus.Epstein is a number one New York Times–best-selling author, known for Range and The Sports Gene. In his new book, he draws on psychology, economics, and case studies from NASA to Pixar to Dr. Seuss to show that our brains default to the path of least resistance—and that blocking that path is the only reliable way to force genuinely new thinking.In his conversation with Adam Job, senior director at the BCG Henderson Institute, he discusses why freedom is the enemy of creativity, how leaders can set constraints that unlock rather than stifle their teams, why creativity is not the same as originality, and how Herbert Simon's idea of “satisficing” can improve both decisions and well-being.Key topics discussed: 01:03 | Why constraints drive creativity and freedom doesn't04:06 | What kinds of constraints to use and when they backfire09:30 | Constraints in innovation vs. execution13:08 | How to set constraints that maximize creativity without killing autonomy16:34 | Why creativity is not the same as novelty or originality19:29 | “Preregistering hypotheses” and how it applies to business23:19 | Herbert Simon's “satisficing”: choosing good enough over endless optimization26:13 | How Epstein applies constraints in his own life and writing processAdditional inspirations from David Epstein:Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (Riverhead Books, 2019)The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance (Portfolio, 2014)
William Green chats with David Epstein about his groundbreaking new book, Inside the Box. In this conversation, David shares practical strategies & research-based insights to help you flourish professionally & personally. In a world of infinite choices & complexity, this episode directs your focus to what matters most. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:05 - What David Epstein learned from a brilliant Nobel Prize-winning economist 00:04:14 - Why it's smart to aim for “good enough” 00:05:59 - How a brutal injury led David to life-changing breakthroughs 00:20:14 - What he does to preserve his attention 00:25:58 - How Isabel Allende illustrates the powerful benefits of silence & structure 00:35:59 - How to identify bottlenecks & tackle limiting factors 00:50:42 - Why one of the world's hottest start-up companies flamed out 00:54:51 - How a structured system made Pixar a creative & financial trailblazer 01:03:01 - How to balance a grand vision with practical steps along the way 01:07:16 - What a dead blues guitar hero can teach you about focused learning 01:12:14 - Why limitless autonomy may not make you as happy as you expect 01:16:46 - How to identify values that give meaning & coherence to your life 01:22:35 - What David learned from his most inspiring role models Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Inquire about William Green's Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass. David Epstein's books: Inside the Box, Range, The Sports Gene. William's book, Richer, Wiser, Happier. Follow William Green on X. Related books mentioned in the podcast. Ad-free episodes on our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Get smarter about valuing businesses through The Intrinsic Value Newsletter. Check out The Investor's Podcast Starter Packs. Follow our official social media accounts: X | LinkedIn | Facebook. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: HardBlock Human Rights Foundation Plus500 Netsuite Shopify Vanta References to any third-party products, services, or advertisers do not constitute endorsements, and The Investor's Podcast Network is not responsible for any claims made by them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
If you've ever felt paralyzed by the options in your life, you're not alone. Today, Forrest is joined by best-selling author David Epstein to discuss how constraints can lead to greater creativity, generativity, and, paradoxically, freedom. They trace how intentional constraints have led to some of the most influential contributions to the world, including Mendeleev's periodic table, Viriginia Woolf's groundbreaking novels, and Kyrie Irving's (potential) hall of fame career. Throughout, they focus on how we can go from seeing constraints as an obstacle to appreciating them as an asset, and then apply this principle to building more meaningful and satisfying lives. About our guest: David Epstein is a renowned science journalist and the best selling author of The Sports Gene and Range. His new book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, comes out May 5th. Key Topics: 0:00: Why focus on constraints? 5:21: Why constraints are good for us 13:50: Time and attention as (productive) bottlenecks 17:10: Why ‘flashes of genius' are often exaggerated 25:02: What Virginia Woolf teaches us about constraints and creativity 29:35: How unlimited freedom undermines the scientific process 38:29 Constraints make for better sports training 40:23: Applying constraints to our work and relationships 46:02: Satisficers vs maximizers, and how to become a satisficer 48:50: Expanding our notion of constraints 55:14: Death and impermanence; the ultimate constraints 57:45: Will constraints help the Celtics win the NBA Championship? 1:05:49: Recap Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors Go to Zocdoc.com/BEING to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Read my new book, The Price of Becoming. www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: David Epstein is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene. A former investigative reporter at ProPublica and senior writer at Sports Illustrated. His new book is called Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. Notes Be part of "Mindful Monday" -- Text Hawk to 66866 Key Learnings The easier move is to let it go. David found a factual error in Ryan's new/my new book. David was supposed to read it and write a blurb on it - but went further and challenged a factual error. The kind move, what great leaders actually do, is being willing to point things out, even if it could cause a little friction. There is such a thing as too much autonomy. After Range became mega viral, David optimized for autonomy. He individualized his whole life. He no longer was writing about what others assigned him. A year later, he realized there is a thing as too much autonomy. He missed the structure of a work day, the deadlines, the annoyances of working with other people's schedules. This total freedom ended up feeling terrible. "The great thing about being committed by your own choice is that you can stop wondering how to live and start living." This quote by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi hit David when he was on a dating app for book topics, just swiping and swiping. That day he said, "I'm really interested in constraints. I need some myself. I'm writing a book proposal on this." Two weeks later he was 10 times more interested because he decided to dive into it. Cal Newport says "system shutting down" at the end of his workday. It seems silly, but when you have all that freedom, you need something to close the workday so you can recover and be ready for the next day. Your brain is made for preventing you from having to think whenever possible. Cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham says thinking is energetically costly. So when your calendar is too open, all you'll do is what's convenient. Your brain will be lazy. The path of least resistance. The mere urgency effect: when schedule and structure is too open, people do things that seem urgent even if they're unimportant. When you're too unstructured, you end up doing huge volumes of low value stuff just to have checked off doing something. What David's workday looks like now: Batching work: people at work check their email on average 77 times a day. The way people are usually doing that is they're toggling all the time between email and something else. When you do that, it lowers your productivity and massively increases your stress. David doesn't start his day with his inbox. He'll check it at the end of the workday because emails can take him away from the most important work at the beginning of the day. Stress + Rest = Growth. The workday ends when David's son gets home. When writing, you have to program in rest, just like you would if you were an athlete in training. Daniel Kahneman said writing "Thinking Fast and Slow" was the worst few years of his life. David had lunch with Kahneman and praised the book. Kahneman said, "Never again." He said it was so isolating. He was used to working with a partner or multiple partners and colleagues. He felt so isolated that he said he'd never write a book again, or if he did, he would write it with somebody else. And that's what he did. And David could empathize with that. David made a one-page architectural outline for how "Inside the Box" would look. If it's not on that page, it is not in the book. He wrote as small as possible to try to defeat his own system. The book's 20% shorter than his other two. He thinks it's much tighter writing. He was so much more efficient that he doesn't feel nearly as burned out. After a mega hit book, two things matter: (1) A lot is out of your control, and (2) Identify as a craftsman. David's colleague at Sports Illustrated told him, "If a book about genetics and vampires comes out the same day, you're screwed, and there's nothing you can do about it." He was right. But David very strongly identifies as a writer now, as a craftsman. He's taken fiction writing courses just to learn about craft. With Inside the Box, he did a structural experiment that he found so engaging because he was focused on the craft itself, not just the commercial outcome. "Docendo discimus" - by teaching, we learn. This is a quote from Seneca. If people think they're going to have to teach certain material, they organize it more coherently in their own mind. They start pulling out main ideas and attaching different ideas together. Teaching it is even better, but just making someone think they're going to have to teach it makes them learn in a much more coherent way. Narrative values: the recurring themes that give coherence to a life. David went back and looked at his life and identified: curiosity, open-mindedness, diligence, and resilience. Now that he's started telling his story in that way, it shows up everywhere. But going forward, he also wanted some things in his story that he didn't have. So he identified forgiveness in particular because that has not been a strong suit for him. Ben Helfgott: the only living Olympian to have survived a concentration camp. Almost everybody in his family was killed in the Holocaust. He just preached forgiveness all the time. When David saw what Ben did, these petty grudges he's holding are nothing. You're just poisoning yourself when you hold these grudges. So David decided he wanted forgiveness to become one of his narrative values. Herbert Simon won the highest award in computer science, psychology, and the Nobel Prize in economics. His quote serves as the epigraph of the book: "It is a myth, widely believed but not less mythical for that, that people are most creative when they're most free." Simon coined the term "satisficing." It's a combination of satisfy and suffice. It means having good enough decision rules. He contrasted that with maximizing. From a mountain of psychological research, it is almost always bad to be a maximizer. Maximizers are less happy with their decisions, less happy with their lives, more prone to regret. There's not much evidence they actually make better decisions most of the time. Simon was a proactive satisficer. He said you need three sets of clothing: one on your back, one in the wash, and the next one ready to wear. He simplified all the decisions in his life so he could save cognitive bandwidth for the really important ones. He famously said, "The perfect is the enemy of the good." Choose when to choose. Choose when to save and when to use your cognitive bandwidth. Good enough doesn't mean you have low standards. It means you're saving your bandwidth for the most important things. "How you do anything is how you do everything" is completely wrong. This is one of David's least favorite quotes. It's wrong. Herbert Simon did the same mundane thing, the same breakfast every day, the same socks, so he could crush it in his work. He wasn't doing everything the way he was doing his work. The Fredkins Paradox: We spend the most energy on the least important decisions because we agonize when the options are really similar. General Magic: They invented the smartphone in 1990. The iPhone would not exist without them. They had infinite degrees of freedom. They could do anything. When the device came out, it didn't solve a clear customer problem. It had a 200-page manual. They sold 3,000 units in the first six months. Meanwhile, people inside General Magic who bit off much smaller chunks had success. One low-level engineer started Auction Web. His bosses said no, too small. He left and changed the name to eBay. Another created Graffiti. He said "I'm going to solve a clear customer problem. Busy professionals want contacts and calendars on the go." He did just a calendar, contacts, and a memo pad. That was the Palm Pilot. By doing way less. By doing something, not everything. Tony Fadell (the "podfather"): "If you don't have constraints, make up constraints." Bill Gurley said, "We have a saying in venture: more startups die of indigestion than starvation." When Tony co-founded Nest, he made his team work inside a literal box. He made them prototype the box before they had the product. If it didn't fit in that box, it was not a priority. Reflection Questions What area of your life has too much freedom right now? Where could you add a constraint (a deadline, a ritual, a boundary) that would actually make you more productive or creative? If you had to pick three narrative values that run through your life story, what would they be? Are they the ones you want, or do you need to add an aspirational value like David did with forgiveness? What's one decision you're maximizing (trying to find the perfect choice) when you should be satisficing (good enough and move on)? How much time and energy would you free up if you applied Herbert Simon's approach? More Learning #310 - David Epstein: Why Generalists Will Rule the World #582 - Cal Newport: Obsess Over Quality #660 - James Clear: The 4 Laws to Behavioral Change Podcast Chapters00:00 The Price of Becoming - Ryan's New Book 01:15 Meet David Epstein 02:39 The Fact Checker: What Great Leaders Do 04:27 Dedication Easter Eggs 05:50 The Problem With Too Much Autonomy 10:47 Why You Actually Need Constraints 12:29 Batching Work: The 77 Email Checks Problem 17:20 Lunch with Kahneman: Thinking Fast and Slow Was Miserable 22:18 What To Do After A Viral Book 27:07 Docendo Discimus: By Teaching, We Learn 29:13 Why Leaders Should Regularly Teach 31:09 Desirable Difficulties 31:56 Narrative Values: The Themes That Define Your Life 34:31 Adding Forgiveness As an Aspirational Value 36:13 Chips on Shoulders vs. Proving People Right 39:10 Herbert Simon: The Man Who Won Everything 40:20 Satisficing Over Maximizing 42:40 Choosing When To Choose 44:29 Good Enough Doesn't Mean Low Standards 46:13 Why "How You Do Anything" is Completely Wrong 47:25 General Magic: Do Something, Not Everything 52:49 One Year From Now: What Are You Celebrating? 54:54 EOPC
To mark the paperback release of Revenge of the Tipping Point, which comes twenty-five years after the publication of Gladwell's groundbreaking first book, The Tipping Point, the bestselling author will revisit the lessons of his original work and share what he's learned about a slew of topics in the past quarter century. In conversation with David Epstein, the author of the New York Times bestsellers Range and The Sports Gene.
Marcia Franklin talks with David Epstein, an award-winning sports journalist and author of the bestselling book The Sports Gene. It delves into the controversial research on what role genetics plays in the development of athletic talent. The book also takes on the so-called “10,000 Hour Rule,” which contends that 10,000 hours of practice can produce mastery in a field, including sports. Don't forget to subscribe, and visit the Dialogue website for more conversations that matter. Originally Aired: 10/24/2014 The interview is part of Dialogue's series “Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference” and was taped at the 2014 conference. Since 1995, the conference has been bringing together some of the world's most well-known and illuminating authors to discuss literature and life.
Nate is on vacation this week, so Maria is joined by journalist David Epstein, author of The Sports Gene and Range. They talk about a new company that offers comprehensive genetic sequencing on embryos during the IVF process—at a high price. What are the ethics of this kind of technology? And what are the risks (and rewards) of trying to optimize your child’s genes? Plus, they discuss a topic they’ve been texting about for years: Does your name determine who you become? Further Reading: You can find more about David and his writing on his website, https://davidepstein.com/. For more from Nate and Maria, subscribe to their newsletters: The Leap from Maria Konnikova Silver Bulletin from Nate SilverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this solo episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew breaks down an important concept from David Epstein's The Sports Gene: the interplay between your starting point—your baseline—and how well you respond to training. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or just someone trying to make progress in your fitness journey, understanding where you fall on this spectrum can bring clarity, motivation, and smarter training decisions.Andrew walks through the four combinations of baseline and responsiveness—low/low, low/high, high/low, and high/high—sharing insights on how society typically labels each group. From the underdog “most improved” athlete to the so-called “wasted talent,” he challenges these stereotypes and reminds us that everyone progresses differently. The takeaway? Use this framework as a tool for perspective, not an excuse.Ultimately, your baseline and response rate don't determine your ceiling—they simply shape the path you'll take. This episode is a powerful reminder that consistency, mindset, and intelligent training are still the biggest drivers of long-term growth. Tune in for a quick, insightful perspective that will change how you view progress in training and performance. Enjoy the episode!
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
Marcia Franklin talks with David Epstein, an award-winning sports journalist and author of the bestselling book The Sports Gene. It delves into the controversial research on what role genetics plays in the development of athletic talent. The book also takes on the so-called “10,000 Hour Rule,” which contends that 10,000 hours of practice can produce mastery in a field, including sports. Don't forget to subscribe, and visit the Dialogue website for more conversations that matter. Originally Aired: 10/24/2014 The interview is part of Dialogue's series “Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference” and was taped at the 2014 conference. Since 1995, the conference has been bringing together some of the world's most well-known and illuminating authors to discuss literature and life.
The culture war around a tiny population of competitors may have led to the re-election of Donald Trump, who says nationwide bans on Day One aren't complicated. But biology is complicated. And David Epstein — greatest sports science reporter in America, author of The Sports Gene, writer of the Range Widely newsletter — did the research, so that the suspicious and/or sympathetic among us don't necessarily have to. Turns out, there are solutions upon which fact-based humans can agree, in case studies from childbirth to high-jump junk, college volleyball to Olympic boxing, nature to nurture... and nipple. ** Link on The Sports Gene: https://davidepstein.com/david-epstein-the-sports-gene/ Link on Range Widely: https://davidepstein.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The culture war around a tiny population of competitors may have led to the re-election of Donald Trump, who says nationwide bans on Day One aren't complicated. But biology is complicated. And David Epstein — greatest sports science reporter in America, author of The Sports Gene, writer of the Range Widely newsletter — did the research, so that the suspicious and/or sympathetic among us don't necessarily have to. Turns out, there are solutions upon which fact-based humans can agree, in case studies from childbirth to high-jump junk, college volleyball to Olympic boxing, nature to nurture... and nipple.**Link on The Sports Gene: https://davidepstein.com/david-epstein-the-sports-gene/Link on Range Widely: https://davidepstein.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The culture war around a tiny population of competitors may have led to the re-election of Donald Trump, who says nationwide bans on Day One aren't complicated. But biology is complicated. And David Epstein — greatest sports science reporter in America, author of The Sports Gene, writer of the Range Widely newsletter — did the research, so that the suspicious and/or sympathetic among us don't necessarily have to. Turns out, there are solutions upon which fact-based humans can agree, in case studies from childbirth to high-jump junk, college volleyball to Olympic boxing, nature to nurture... and nipple. ** Link on The Sports Gene: https://davidepstein.com/david-epstein-the-sports-gene/ Link on Range Widely: https://davidepstein.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
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Ep 32: In this episode of "Strength to Build," host Chelsey covers a variety of topics and answers listener questions. She announces an exciting giveaway of Nike strength equipment that's coming and discusses new things she's been loving, including a high-protein smoothie recipe and a book called "The Sports Gene."The main segment addresses listener questions about fitness and exercise, covering topics such as post-workout soreness, the importance of hitting protein targets vs. staying in a calorie deficit for fat loss, and the best exercises for major muscle groups. Chelsey also talks about the usefulness of fitness trackers, comparing the Oura Ring and Apple Watch, and emphasizes not getting overly fixated on calorie burn during workouts. "Submit a question to the show"
In this thought-provoking episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew explores the multifactorial nature of human performance, drawing insights from David Epstein's acclaimed book, "The Sports Gene." Andrew delves into how athletic excellence is shaped not just by strength and conditioning, nutrition, and recovery, but also by an intricate web of factors including genetics, environment, and individual experiences. He highlights how understanding these complexities can help athletes focus their efforts on what truly matters for optimal performance. Throughout the episode, Andrew emphasizes the importance of identifying and prioritizing the factors that most significantly impact your performance. By recognizing the multifaceted nature of human potential, listeners can avoid wasting their bandwidth on ineffective strategies and instead concentrate on personalized approaches that align with their unique strengths and needs. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the factors influencing your performance and how to channel your efforts more effectively to achieve your goals. Enjoy the episode!
There are a lot of factors that go into greatness, many of which are not obvious. As the Olympics come to a close, we revisit a 2018 episode in which top athletes from a variety of sports tell us how they made it, and what they sacrificed. SOURCES:Lance Armstrong, former professional cyclist.David Canton, director of African American studies and professor of history at the University of Florida.David Epstein, science journalist and author.Domonique Foxworth, former professional football player.Justin Humphries, former professional baseball player.Andre Ingram, professional basketball player.Shawn Johnson, former professional gymnast and Olympian.Steve Levitt, professor of economics at the University of Chicago.Simone Manuel, professional swimmer and Olympian.Brandon McCarthy, former professional baseball player.Mike McGlinchey, offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos.Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations of the Philadelphia 76ers.Lauren Murphy, professional mixed martial artist.Kim Ng, advisor with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball, former general manager of the Miami Marlins.JJ Redick, head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.Mikaela Shiffrin, professional alpine ski racer and Olympian.Mark Teixeira, former professional baseball player.Sudhir Venkatesh, professor of sociology at Columbia University.Kerri Walsh-Jennings, professional beach volleyball player and Olympian. RESOURCES:"Compromising Talent: Issues in Identifying and Selecting Talent in Sport," by Joseph Baker, Jörg Schorer, and Nick Wattie (Quest, 2017)."Practice and Play in the Development of German Top-Level Professional Football Players," by Manuel Hornig, Friedhelm Aust, and Arne Güllich (European Journal of Sport Science, 2016).The Sports Gene, by David Epstein (2013)."The Effect of Deliberate Play on Tactical Performance in Basketball," by Pablo Greco, Daniel Memmert, and Juan Carlos Pérez Morales (Perceptual and Motor Skills, 2010). EXTRAS:"The Hidden Side of Sports," series by Freakonomics Radio (2018).“How to Become Great at Just About Anything” Freakonomics Radio (2016).
We've got just the prescription for everyone out there with Olympic fever: A re-release of a 2013 episode in which Matt and Andy interview David Epstein, a Sports Illustrated journalist and the author of the outstanding book The Sports Gene, along with college basketball player-turned-comedian Paul Morrissey, to discuss the field of sports genetics research and try to get to the bottom of how elite athletes are made. Enjoy!
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...
Marcia Franklin talks with David Epstein, an award-winning sports journalist and author of the bestselling book The Sports Gene. It delves into the controversial research on what role genetics plays in the development of athletic talent. The book also takes on the so-called “10,000 Hour Rule,” which contends that 10,000 hours of practice can produce mastery in a field, including sports. Don't forget to subscribe, and visit the Dialogue website for more conversations that matter. Originally Aired: 10/24/2014 The interview is part of Dialogue's series “Conversations from the Sun Valley Writers' Conference” and was taped at the 2014 conference. Since 1995, the conference has been bringing together some of the world's most well-known and illuminating authors to discuss literature and life.
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.
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.
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In this episode, Tim talks with the co-founder of Xero Shoes, Steven Sashen, about the physics of sprinting and the glorious birth of Xero Shoes. This is a very fun conversation that you will absolutely love. To check out Xero Shoes, click here: https://xeroshoes.com/go/OSi To check out the book by David Epstein, The Sports Gene, click here: https://amzn.to/3JT9mLf To check out Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, click here: https://amzn.to/42tuDSK --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/original-strength/support
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
De tijd is weer aangebroken dat jij, de luisteraar, de inhoud van de aflevering bepaalt. Deze week worden namelijk voor de vierde keer op rij de luisteraarsvragen behandeld in De Beter Worden podcast. Elke keer is deze aflevering toch wel weer een feestje, omdat jullie uitstekende vragen weten te stellen. Deze keer worden vragen beantwoord die betrekking hebben op aerodynamica: hoe plaats je je handen op het stuur? Wel of geen bidon? Is er überhaupt sprake van aerodynamica als je langzamer dan 30 km/u fietst? Ook blijken jullie nogal last te hebben van zere beentjes en wordt er dieper ingegaan op hoe te trainen met spierpijn en het wel of niet aanschaffen van een massagegun. Verder worden er uiteraard ook vragen beantwoord zoals de gevolgen van zuurstoftekort, een hogere hartslag dan gedacht, het belang van een 20 minuten FTP-test en wanneer het trainingseffect het hoogst is.Tot slot bespreken Jim en Laurens nog hun favoriete boeken over trainen waarvan je hieronder een kort overzicht vindt.Wil jij weten of jouw vraag is beantwoord of wil je gewoon nog meer wielerkennis opdoen? Beluister dan deze gloednieuwe aflevering van De Beter Worden podcast.Boekentips Jim:How Bad Do You Want It? Mastering the Psychology of Mind Over Muscle, Matt Fitzgerald.Draft Animals, Phil Gaimon. CYCLING SCIENCE, Stephen S. Cheung & Mikel Zabala.Het Maakbare Uur. Een zoektocht naar de ultieme wielerprestatie, Jurgen van Teeffelen. Power Meter Handbook: A User's Guide for Cyclists and Triathletes, Joe Friel. Faster The Obsession, Science and Luck Behind the World's Fastest Cyclists, Michael Hutchinson.The Sports Gene. Talent, Practice and the Truth About Success, David Epstein.Boekentip Laurens:Eens een hardloper, John L. ParkerHunger, Sean KellyRating through the dark: the fall and rise of David Millar, David MillarVan Santander naar Santandar, Peter WinnenGreg Lemonds complete book of cycling, Greg LemondGroot handboek wielrennen, Peter Konokpa
We are all Brett Maher…and whether you realize it or not, you are too. Every human being is at least a little bit like the Dallas Cowboys' Kicker and NFL's current poster boy for choking, flop-sweating, crapping the bed, whatever word you wanna use…even if you'd never admit it. Even if the person we all dream of being is Joe Burrow. So, today, David Epstein, best-selling author of THE SPORTS GENE and RANGE, takes us inside the Yips — and our own brains. Where we learn actual lessons that apply to both the very best athletes in the world, and the people who watch them. To help ensure you didn't miss any of our best stories from the past year, we've collected our favorite episodes of 2022 into one playlist. We think you'll love every episode on there, so check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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!
Joe Henrich is the Ruth Moore Professor of Biological Anthropology and Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. He is the author of Why Humans Cooperate, The Secret of Our Success, and The WEIRDest People in the World. He joins the podcast to talk about his work. Topics include:* The implications of Henrich's theories for the debate over AI alignment* The nature of intelligence* Whether genetic differences between populations explain societal outcomes* If the Ancient Greeks and Romans were already WEIRD* How to understand the group selection debate* Why Islamic familial practices may have stunted economic development and growth* The political and ideological reaction to his last bookListen in podcast form or watch on YouTube. A transcript of the podcast can be found at the Richard Hanania newsletter.Links:* Joe Henrich, “The WEIRDest People in the World.”* Joe Henrich, “The Secrets of Our Success.”* Richard Hanania, “How Monogamy and Incest Taboos Made the West.”* David Epstein, “The Sports Gene.” * Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, “Don't Trust Your Gut.” * Elizabeth Shim, “North Korea finishes fourth at International Mathematical Olympiad.” * Minnesota Transracial Adoption Study.* Bryan Caplan, “The Wonder of International Adoption: Adult IQ in Sweden.” Get full access to Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology at www.cspicenter.com/subscribe
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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
Scott Fawcett (@scottfawcett) is the creator of the DECADE golf system and he has coached Will Zalatoris, Stewart Cink, Keith Mitchell, and many others. In the first hour, we do a deep dive into golf analytics. He describes his career in professional golf, his early discovery of the PGA Tour's Shotlink Data and Mark Broadie's Strokes Gained Metric, his development of the DECADE system, and his experience coaching PGA players. At the one hour and three minute mark, we are joined by David Epstein (@DavidEpstein), author of the bestselling books Range and The Sports Gene. The three of us discuss talent in sports, similarities between golf and poker, "tilt" in golf and poker, the history of game theory in poker, and the emotional make-up of poker players.
This episode was recorded minutes after England won the final of the T20 World Cup, which now means that an Indian-origin Prime Minister now holds both the ODI and T20 gongs. We subscribe to the 'Anybody But England' school of thought, but in Episode 45 our main question is 'Can anybody beat England?' Tony, Murali, Sameer and Nitin once again relive the agony of India's horrendous defeat in the semi-final, and Pakistan's much more spirited effort in the MCG final, where Jos Buttler and co. reigned supreme. Along the way, in addition to our love for hating England, we talk about India's love for middle-aged anchors, Mt. Manganui's love for being mispronounced, MS Dhoni's love for aviation, Sanju Samson's love for parottas, Australia's love for Prime Ministers and Ilayaraja's love for wordplay. (Note - Our joy at England's win translated to a higher than normal frequency of F-Bombs in this episode. And hence the Tarantino-esque title to the show) Find us on Twitter at: 1. Tony: https://twitter.com/notytony 2. Nitin: https://twitter.com/knittins 3. Sameer: https://twitter.com/sleepyhead48 4. Murali: https://twitter.com/muralisatagopun Show notes: 1. The Sports Gene: https://www.amazon.com/Sports-Gene-Extraordinary-Athletic-Performance/dp/161723012X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OY4QPURR52EP&keywords=The+Sports+gene&qid=1668376961&sprefix=the+sports+ge%2Caps%2C468&sr=8-1 2. 22 Yarns ft. Robin Uthappa Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/719UIH79o6i162Ux40IKjn 3. 22 Yarns ft. Robin Uthappa Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BBZQ8tVdAI4Y4fPhZAVzE
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.
As a coach and parent, it's important your young athlete has the opportunity to find out what type of sport gene(s) they have.
David Epstein is the author of the New York Times bestsellers “Range” and “The Sports Gene”. Auren and David discuss David's latest book Range and his counterintuitive ideas about specialization and why generalists are so powerful. They talk about why the 10,000 hours rule is overrated, how specialists get so many major predictions wrong, and how to think about talent and interest in your own career. David also discusses some of the intricacies of genetics in medicine and gives some non-obvious advice for healthy living. World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcasts.You can find Auren Hoffman on Twitter at @auren and David at @DavidEpstein. You can also find David's newsletter at https://davidepstein.bulletin.com/.
Do you want to learn, grow, and elevate your life and career in I.T.? Du'An Lightfoot, creator of the #LabEveryday is here to help. As Du'An would say, "We focus on enjoying the experience of learning, growing, and helping others as we go", he is here to do just that in this episode. In this episode, Du'An talks about his background, his start in technology, his struggles and success, certification, cloud, networking, and many more. Let's get to it! --- Show Links ---Connect with Du'An on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duanlightfoot/ Follow Du'An on Twitter: https://twitter.com/labeveryday LabEveryday Blogs: https://www.labeveryday.com/blogLabEveryday Meidum: https://labeveryday.medium.com/ LabEveryday YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LabEveryday Website: https://www.labeveryday.com/ The Psychology of Money: https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness-ebook/dp/B084HJSJJ2/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The Sports Gene: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AEDDQKE/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 --- Stay in Touch with Us ---Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricChouNetworkAutomationNerdsFollow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericchou
Growing up, we're all asked what we want to be when we're older. Our answer is normally met with an explanation of the years of education and dedication we'll have to go through to get there. Whether it's trade school, medical school, a PhD, or apprenticeship, we start to understand that we'll need years of specialized training to get to where we want to be. But what if that whole way of thinking is wrong? Today, we're learning to completely shift our approach to the understanding of expertise. Our guest is David Epstein, bestselling author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World and The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance. He shares why you should shift your focus from being a specialist to a generalist, and how that can exponentially increase your odds for success. You won't want to miss it.--------"The people who are good forecasters sometimes have an area of specialty, sometimes they don't, but more important than what they think, is how they think." - David Epstein--------Time Stamps* (0:00) How Satyen became a generalist* (2:52) Why IQ tests aren't as helpful as you think* (5:53) What makes an environment kind or wicked* (13:23) Getting comfortable with sporadic success* (18:31) The perks of generalization* (22:57) The shortcomings of specialization* (26:36) What we can learn from Vincent Van Gogh--------SponsorThis podcast is presented by Alation.Hear more radical perspectives on leading data culture at Alation.com/podcast--------LinksConnect with David on LinkedInCheck out David's website
David Epstein (he/him) is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Range and The Sports Gene. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica, where his work spanned from drug cartels to poor practices in scientific research. Prior to that, he was a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. He has master's degrees in environmental science and journalism, and has lived aboard a ship in the Pacific Ocean, and in a tent in the Arctic. His TED Talks have been viewed more than 10 million times, and he’s formerly the host of Slate’s popular “How To!” podcast. Like a love letter to generalists, backed by mounds of scientific data, his second book, Range, makes the case that delayed selection is actually better for development. When you “sample” many different things, taking your time to find what really suits you, you might spend years looking “lazy” or “directionless” from the outside, but there’s a good chance you’ll find greater satisfaction when you finally find “your thing.” In fact, in combining all of your varied experiences, you might also fill a unique niche in the world—one no one else has ever considered. And while the world might see this process as very “inefficient”—a hated behavior in an industrialized world—David and Brandi talk about how inefficiency is actually quite connected to the concept of “match fit,” which is really just another way to say “joy.” Plus: Vincent van Gogh, who didn’t come into painting until very late in his life, after years of trying many, many different things and often seeming a “failure.” The first time David realized that normalizing life as a generalist might be incredibly cathartic, and why he thinks “Range” continues to elicit such an emotional response. David’s own path as a generalist and how his “average” skills in one domain, when applied to something seemingly unrelated, suddenly became very unique. How switching so many jobs in your life can be seen as “inefficient,” but often leads you to a better “match fit.” Why we’ve traditionally cared so much about efficiency, but what society actually calls for now. How things like school debt can keep us in jobs that aren’t a good fit for us, and what the “sunk-cost fallacy” has to do with it. How humans are actually more suited to late-blooming than any other organism. How David practices inefficiency to keep himself joyful and curious. The people currently inspiring David when it comes to “connecting the seemingly un-connectable.” Listeners can find David Epstein at his website https://davidepstein.com/ (please do sign up for his newsletter there—you’ll get instant goodies to dive into) and on Twitter @DavidEpstein. Get more This Plus That:Sign up for the newsletter.
0:20 “Beautiful, gorgeous, fantastic” Talking about Alex. Talent vs. Hard work. 0:55 Range & The Sports Gene – David Epstein debating talent and genetics and where to put your work in. 3:21 You need work ethic, and commitment to an extent. What is the real effect? “Jorge Masvidal Effect.” 5:31 “Genetic Potential?” What even is that? Unquantifiable. Joe Rau example. 8:15 Enter sexual maturity, how much potential is within ...
According to journalist David Epstein's research in his landmark book "The Sports Gene," there are people pre-disposed to certain types of activities based on genetics. However, does a pre-disposition to coaching exist in minor hockey? A conversation with Gregg Kennedy, whose movie night gets interrupted to examine the topic. (Note: Grassroots will take a short break, resuming on Aug. 6 with more great discussions.)
In Episode 8 of The Sports Medicine Podcast, Dr. Dold discusses a range of topics with New York Times best-selling author, David Epstein. David is the author of two widely acclaimed books, The Sports Gene and Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. Discussion focuses on athlete development and the ongoing debate of generalists versus specialists in today's competitive world. For more information on David, please visit: davidepstein.com This episode is sponsored by: Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Frisco, Texas. www.starorthopedics.com The Sports Medicine Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesportsmedicinepodcast/ Feedback/Inquiries: thesportsmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Host: Dr. Andrew Dold, MD FACS FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist www.DoldMD.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.dold.md/ www.instagram.com/thesportsmedicinepodcast/
What do Tiger Woods and Roger Federer have in common with hedgehogs and foxes? Find out as we sit down with David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author of The Sports Gene and Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, who argues that in most fields, generalists—not specialists—are primed to outperform.
Welcome Welcome to Episode #105 of the Mile High Endurance podcast. Mile High Endurance is your weekly connection to coaches, experts and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance and triathlon goals. We're your hosts Rich Soares and Bill Plock and we are glad you are joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Khem is on her way to Thailand and then to Nepal to hike to Everest base camp. We wish her safe travels. Hope you enjoyed the new intro music. That was Little Stereo by the Teddybears. Merry Christmas to our listeners - we have an excellent interview as our gift to you this weekend! We have ultra and adventure racer Travis Macy who is the author of The Ultra Mindset: an endurance champion's 8 core principles for success in business, sports and life. Health IQ Our show today is sponsored by Health IQ. Triathletes like you can get special rate life insurance with Health IQ because of your healthy lifestyle. Health IQ has exclusive rates for those who qualify - you get additional savings by submitting actual data from race results. We've partnered with Health IQ because we believe in their service and competitive rates. They are sure to impress you with their customer service and rates. They'll answer all your questions and help you get the rates you deserve. Learn more and get a free quote at healthiq.com/milehigh We've received our quotes which were 20-30% than other insurers. Give yourself Christmas gift and see if you qualify by getting your free quote today at healthiq.com/milehigh or mention the promo code Mile High when you talk to a Health IQ agent. Last week's guest Thanks to last week's guest, professional cyclist Jillian Bearden for candidly sharing her story about her journey through the pro cycling ranks, through her transition and trail blazing work with the International Olympic Committee and USA Cycling. We received some great feedback. If you haven't heard the interview yet, go back and check it out on episode #104. I did have a fact brought to my attention that Michelle Dumaresq is a Canadian professional downhill mountain bike competitor and post-operative trans woman. She competes with other professional female downhill mountain bike racers and raced downhill as a pro in 2002. It's hard to be sure, but that would make Michelle a pro cyclist some years before Jillian. That said, if you simply type into Google "who is the first pro transgender cyclist?", my browser spits back Jillian Bearden - perhaps from my search history - perhaps the assumption is road cycling. Regardless, Jillian is clearly the athlete who blazed the trail with IOC and USAC. Great courage by Jillian! Can't wait to see her race in 2018. Thanks to our listeners for staying engaged and keeping information coming our way. We want to make sure we have our facts straight and share additional perspectives or angles to our stories. Discussion Teasers After the interview we are going to talk about the power of smiling when going to the pain cave or when the going gets tough in endurance racing or training. We also have a discussion on other activities that you can do in the off season to develop your gluteus medius, including rollerblading and skate skiing. Interview Setup Travis Macy summited glacial peaks in the French Alps, rappelled into vast limestone caves in China, and ran through parched deserts in Utah. Most famously, he won one of the country's marquee ultra-distance events: Leadman, a high-altitude series of super-long-distance races, culminating with a 100-mile mountain biking race and a 100-mile trail run. Macy accomplished it without exceptional strength, speed, or flexibility, and without high-tech performance labs or performance-enhancing drugs. His secret? A precise and particular outlook he calls the "Ultra Mindset," principles for daily life that are neither mysterious nor the sole province of ascetics or elite athletes: embrace fear, rewrite stories we tell ourselves, and master the art of seeking help, among others. By applying the principles such as "It's All Good Mental Training," "When you have no choice, anything is possible," and "Never quit...except when you should quit" to other areas of life, anyone can find success that otherwise would have seemed impossible. We're going to get into the interview right now with Travis Macy. Interview Travis Macy Health IQ Ad And we are back. Thanks again to Health IQ for sponsoring today's interview. The Health IQ advantage is their unique mortality model that enables lower rates for health conscious people. 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Host Discussion Topics Travis Macy reflections: First of all - Travis is a complete bad ass. Not only has he competed is some of the toughest, most epic, endurance races - he's been at the top of the sport and competed on some of the top teams. I didn't know much about adventure racing before reading this book, but man these races sound like a bitch to plan and pack for let alone race. This leads into my topic, which is about the power of smiling when training hard or when you hit a rough patch. I subscribe to Travis Macy's Ultra Mindset newsletter and I saw one of his recent guests was Jason Schlarb who is one of the best ultra-runners in the world. One of the things they talk about in their interview, which you can check out on YouTube, is about the power of smiling when you hit a rough patch. The Ultra Mindset with Jason Schlarb There are also some excellent articles, including: https://www.outsideonline.com/2256666/smiling-makes-you-more-efficient-runner https://www.topdowndental.com/3-reasons-why-you-should-smile-when-youre-running/ https://www.active.com/running/articles/6-tips-to-push-past-the-pain And in the book "The Sports Gene" they talked about the shared neural network in the brain between pain centers and emotion centers. Upcoming MHE Interviews MHE upcoming interviews: We are also going to have Joanna Zeiger back to talk about "train the pain away" We are going to invite Jim Vance back to talk about his book Triathlon 2.0 303 Triathlon Our show is also supported by 303 Triathlon and 303 Cycling are your resource for news and events on triathlon and cycling in Colorado. 303Radio is your news podcast. Here are some upcoming interviews coming to 303 Stryd interview is up Interview with Lance Panigutti from Without Limits Productions on their 2018 race season There will be interviews with race directors all over Colorado out there soon with updates about their races this coming year, so stay tuned and subscribe. Affiliate Programs Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster! The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster. 20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use code MHE150 to save $150. Total Immersion -Use code MHETI10 to get 10% off items in your cart Rudy Project has the helmets, glasses and gear to help you ride safe and look great. Use code MHE30 to get 30% off your full price items. TrainingPeaks Premium is the full featured version of the app. Unlock the full featured app for 30 days using the code MHE30 All of these discounts can be found at milehighendurance on the Sponsors page. Closing If you are enjoying the show, please let us know by going on iTunes or your podcast player and giving us a review. Be sure you are subscribed in iTunes so you get the show automatically downloaded on Saturday evening and recommend Mile High Endurance to a friend. Again Merry Christmas! That's it for the show. Stay tuned, stay informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
The Winning Youth Coaching Podcast: Youth Sports | Coaching | Parenting | Family Resources
What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Dr. Michael Cathey shares stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful youth sports coach. Michael is a professor of exercise science and physical education pedagogy at Tennessee Tech University. He has coached high school football and baseball as well as his kids' teams at the youth level. Michael did his dissertation studying the 10,000 rule and has written and studied this topic extensively. Michael is married and has 2 children, ages 7 and 5. Twitter: @m_cathey Facebook: /catheym Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link Coaching/Leadership Quote You practice with the intent of getting better, and it's OK to mess up, because messing up helps you get better Coaching Your Own Kids Coach shares a funny story when a kid asked if he's unimportant because he's playing in the outfield - coach turned it around and made this exciting by saying you have to be like a superhero Flash when playing out there Winning The importance of winning is very dependent on each kid - it depends on where they are at. My Cringe & ‘Ah-Ha' Moments In his early years Michael looks back on how naive he was - too much focus on winning instead of fundamentals and player development. He wanted to win but wasn't equipping his players with the skills needed to win. Teaching Children & Keeping it Fun Michael teaches everything in 3's so it's simple and easy to remember 'Parents come ready and dressed to participate at practice' - They have competitions and scrimmages against their parents. Teach base running by using high-fives Mental Peak Performance Teach kids to ignore the noise. And ask the parents not to 'yip' instructions at their kids Self-confidence comes from you showing the kids you believe in them Discipline HUGE IDEA #1 Instead of punishments - have the kids just start that action over again and do it right Recognition/Rewards They recognize their teammates for hustle,attitude by letting them do the team chant Inspiring Story Michael shares a story about a kid who was crying at the beginning of practice because he didn't know anybody- so he had his daughter befriend the kid, and he as the coach got him involved - and once the kid got comfortable he opened up and had a great season The 10,000 hour theory Michael did his dissertation on this developmental model - specifically studying baseball pitchers Michael found 27 out of 30 pitchers had not specialized in pitching, or even baseball at young ages The professional baseball pitchers predominantly had expert coaches at the high school level - not just a local high school coach or mom/dad Takeaway - think through your travel sports plans when your kids are younger- it might not be necessary, unless there really just isn't another good option for them to get good competition. But by middle-school/high-school - seek out paid professionals to coach your kid in the correct mechanics, especially if they want to play at the collegiate level and beyond Best Stolen idea 'Talk TO your players, not AT them' Coaching/Leadership Motivation HUGE IDEA #2 Book: 'The Talent Code' and 'The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving your Skills' by Daniel Coyle - Deep/deliberate practice - 'You practice with the intent of getting better, and it's OK to mess up, because messing up helps you get better' Book: 'The Sports Gene' by David Epstein Parting Advice Have fun, and make sure the kids are having fun. Ready to be an Awesome Youth Coach? Sign up for our free weekly newsletter:
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