Summary Range: Why Generalists Triumph | Why Range Can Be More Crucial For Long-Term Successes

by Allen Green

Have you ever heard that old adage “Jack of all trades, master of none”? Well, David Epstein begs to differ. If you want to succeed in this wicked modern world of ours, he says, you need to have something much more than a certain specialty. Granted, it might take longer to find your calling in life this way. But the advantage that comes from being a generalist is you can build more connections in different fields making you more innovative and creative. In David Epstein’s book " Range ", he shares examples from pros in every field, from sports to science. He also explains why cultivating a large range of skills will ultimately make you more successful. Rather than go with the fashionable choice of choosing your specialty early on, he encourages you to take your time and allow for more flexibility and creativity. Here are 3 of the most life-changing lessons this book teaches about
✓ To become excellent, don’t specialize early in life, experiment with many different paths.
✓ You will be better at innovating and more successful if you have a breadth of experience.
✓ The more famous you become for being an expert in one area, the more likely it is that you will be terrible at making accurate predictions about your field. Are you ready to feel some inspiration to take a chance at your long-forgotten passions? Let’s get started!

86 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 13, 2021