why generalists triumph in a specialized world Epstein, David J. 1980- creator author. text bibliography nyu 2019 monographic eng

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355 pages ; 24 cm "Range is an urgent and important book, an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance." -Daniel H. Pink What's the most effective path to success in any domain' It's not what you think. 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. Introduction: Roger vs. Tiger -- The cult of the head start -- How the wicked world was made -- When less of the same is more -- Learning, fast and slow -- Thinking outside experience -- Finding your match -- Flirting with your possible selves -- The outsider advantage -- Lateral thinking with withered technology -- Fooled by expertise -- Learning to drop your familiar tools -- Deliberate amateurs -- Conclusion: expanding your range. David Epstein. Includes bibliographical references and index. Expertise Experiencia Exito Ability Habilidades BF 378 E64r 2019 153.9 Epstein, David J., 1980- author. New York : Riverhead Books, [2019] (DLC) 2018053769 9780735214507 2018051571 DLC 181107 20240131151711.0 20734698 spa