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Various Retailers has Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (eBook) by David J. Epstein for $1.99.
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- Author: David J. Epstein
- Print Length: 351 pages
- Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you'll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world's top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule.
- David Epstein examined 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. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They're also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can't see.
- Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive.
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- Rated 4.6 stars out of 5 overall based on 12,240+ reviews on Amazon.
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Various Retailers has Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World (eBook) by David J. Epstein for $1.99.
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Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.
Available:
- Penguin Group (USA) LLC. via Amazon (Kindle)
- Note: Eligible Prime members may apply earned No-Rush Shipping credits to this purchase (check balance).
- Apple Books
- Barnes & Noble (Nook)
- Penguin via Google Play
- Kobo
- Books A Million
- eBooks.com
- Author: David J. Epstein
- Print Length: 351 pages
- Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you'll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world's top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule.
- David Epstein examined 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. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They're also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can't see.
- Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive.
Editor's Notes
Written by citan359 | Staff- About this deal:
- This offer beats our previous Frontpage Deals for $2.99.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Ratings & Reviews:
- Rated 4.6 stars out of 5 overall based on 12,240+ reviews on Amazon.
- About this store:
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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