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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Early specialization is trendy, but its actual value is questionable.
Chapter 3: Experimentation rivals early specialization as a truly dependable path to expertise.
Chapter 4: Existing in an increasingly complex world has raised average IQ and enhanced abstract thinking abilities significantly.
Chapter 5: For lasting mastery, learning must be slow and difficult, not fast and effortless to truly endure.
Chapter 6: A narrow focus hinders; the remedy is adopting an outside-the-box perspective to address complex problems effectively.
Chapter 7: Broad experience and varied interests drive innovative breakthroughs.
Chapter 8: The experts and pundits society heeds are typically terrible when it comes to forecasting accuracy.
Chapter 9: Becoming more of a generalist requires reshaping your mindset about learning and what constitutes success today.
Description
At a time when many see specialization as the route to success, Range (2019) shows that having broad interests and taking your time to find your focus in life lead to excellence and innovation. Drawing on examples from business, sports, science and human psychology, Range urges us all to stay open-minded and curious.
Who Should Listen
- Individuals searching for a purpose in life
- The intellectually curious
- Those seeking an unconventional path to success