Range
A book by David Epstein exploring why generalists triumph in a specialized world.
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Discipline Expert: The Habit That Will Make Or Break Your Entire 2026!
The Diary Of A CEO
A book by David Epstein exploring why generalists triumph in a specialized world.

Full Length Episode | #153 | December 6, 2021
Cal Newport
A book by Dave Epstein about the benefits of having multiple skills and the serendipity that can unfold from a generalist approach.

Productivity Toolkit: How To Achieve Any Goal, Focus & Enter Flow State On Command | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
David Epstein's book discussing why generalists triumph in a specialized world, which informs the discussion on productivity and deliberate experimentation.

How To Master Change: This One Idea Might Change Your Entire Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A book by Dave Epstein that argues for the benefits of breadth and generalism over narrow specialization, a concept applied to identity diversification.

Overcoming Physical & Emotional Challenges | Coleman Ruiz
Andrew Huberman
A book by David Epstein, which Coleman Ruiz references in his discussion about the importance of 'range' in personal development and leadership.

How to Live a Life You Won’t Regret at 80 - Bill Gurley
Chris Williamson
The second half of the book 'Range' impacted Bill Gurley by highlighting that people who switch industries or academic focuses tend to be the biggest innovators.

If you have career regrets in 2026, watch this.
My First Million
A book by David Epstein that argues for the benefits of breadth and interdisciplinary learning, referencing Keith Holyoak's research.