Generalists Win

Generalists Win

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1634 , Segment 3

Founding Fathers’ Families, Smokejumper, Tasting History

Episode: Founding Fathers’ Families, Smokejumper, Tasting History

  • Jul 2, 2021 8:00 pm
  • 17:40 mins

To be the best at something, it’s best to start young—right? Look at elite athletes, musicians, or tech moguls. Well, David Epstein DID look and discovered that getting a head start and specializing early in something is actually NOT the best way to get ahead. Epstein is a reporter and author of “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.” (Originally aired: February 1st, 2021)