Range
Early specialization isn't the only path. Why breadth, experimentation and late starts often lead to success.
Biography
David Epstein is a science writer who has reported for Sports Illustrated and ProPublica. His book The Sports Gene examined genetics and athletic performance, and Range (2019) explored why generalists succeed.
Main ideas and philosophy
Epstein argues that in complex, unpredictable fields, broad experience and experimentation often beat early specialization.
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