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Books by David Epstein

David Epstein is an American journalist, writer, and author of the New York Times bestsellers “The Sports Gene” and “Range.” He has obtained a master’s degree in environmental science and journalism and often addresses serious issues like performance science and the uses (and misuses) of data. His TED Talk, viewed 8.5 million times was even praised by Bill Gates.

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In “Range,” David Epstein confronts the old idea of 10,000 hours of “deliberate practice.” He believes that by getting a head start at a younger age will eventually lead to success, but with detrimental effects. He advises the readers to become generalists who will experiment and won’t waste time comparing themselves to others, before discovering the area where they can be the best.

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