Episode · Stuff You Should Know · 2025-07-31

Books mentioned on Child Prodigies: Better to Burn Out Than Fade Away

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Child prodigies are unique in that they achieve adult levels of achievement, but do not typically excel in adulthood. Why?

Josh Clark recommended Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Searching for Bobby Fischer

   Fred Waitzkin · at 38:08

   Searching for Bobby Fischer by Fred Waitzkin is a compelling biographical book that chronicles the early life and chess prodigy journey of Josh Waitzkin.

   Recommended

   “I've recommended it before, but the great great film Searching for Bobby Fischer is so so good. Highly recommended.”

   Josh Clark Child Prodigies: Better to Burn Out Than Fade Away 2025-07-31 Listen at 38:08

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