When all they have is a certain procedure, every problem looks like that kind of nail. The book reads like a novel focusing on specific aspects of the generalist mindset supported by a narrative exposing how it helped sev- eral individuals to. 'It's a problem to have people be that specialized. 'This incredible study shows you're actually safer going when they're away.' Author David Epstein.

'It turns out that are so attached to certain types of specialized procedures, they use them over and over, even when they're not indicated and the rates of complications actually go up,' Epstein explained. And Range is an urgent and important book, an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance. But brand-new research shows that the founders of blockbuster startups on the day of founding have an average age of 46.'Įpstein's advice in the book sometimes comes across as almost counterintuitive, as when he suggested that the best time to have a heart procedure done is when the specialists are all away attending a national cardiologist conference. Epstein is a deft writer, equally nimble at telling a great story and unpacking complicated science. If youre a generalist who has ever felt overshadowed by your specialist colleagues, this book is for you - Bill Gates The instant.

'Like Mark Zuckerberg famously at 22 said young people are just smarter. David recently spoke with the Brew about. end of this book) told me that increasing specialization has created a. 'We beat ourselves up about trying different things,' Epstein said. But in his new book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, David Epstein explores how the modern world (and workplace) is increasingly ripe for the generalists picking.

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