Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2024-04-21

Books mentioned on Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?

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What do the most creative people have in common? How open-minded are you, really?

Angela Duckworth recommended A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett, and discussed Range by David J. Epstein.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Range

   David J. Epstein · at 23:24

   Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David J. Epstein is an insightful examination of human development that argues broad early experimentation, varied interests, and diverse skill sets ultimately lead to greater success than premature hyper-specialization.

   Discussed

   “where Steve levit was interviewing David Epstein the author of The Great Book range”

   Angela Duckworth Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone? 2024-04-21 Listen at 23:24

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   A Brief History of Intelligence

   Max Bennett · at 32:03 · mentioned 2 times

   A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett is an accessible book that explores the evolution of brains and the key moments that built complex neural systems.

   Recommended

   “And he said, A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett! And I said to Danny, I was like, never heard of Max Bennett! I spent 20-plus years studying intelligence and what it is and what it's not!”

   Angela Duckworth Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone? 2024-04-21 Listen at 32:03

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon