342: David Epstein | Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

David Epstein ( @DavidEpstein ) has worked as an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated . He is the author of the number-one New York Times bestseller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World . What We Discuss with David Epstein: What are the pros and cons of specialization and generalization ? Why sacrificing depth for breadth in the learning process might be an advantage. How struggling to generate an answer -- even a wrong one -- enhances subsequent learning . The end of history illusion and the hazards of choosing to specialize between ages 18-29 . Why self-taught people tend to experiment more and come to unique solutions for problems that specialists overlook. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/342 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course ! The Art of Manliness Podcast is a podcast that aims to help men become better men; host Brett McKay explores how to live a life of both contemplation and action while having some fun along the way. Do yourself a favor and check out The Art of Manliness Podcast here ! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .