Range

Editorial review

David Epstein contrasts Roger Federer (a sampling generalist) with Tiger Woods (an early specialist) and argues that in most fields — especially complex, slow-feedback ones — generalists outperform specialists in the long run. He surveys research from sport, music, science, and business in defense of breadth.

Summary

David Epstein contrasts Roger Federer (a sampling generalist) with Tiger Woods (an early specialist) and argues that in most fields — especially complex, slow-feedback ones — generalists outperform specialists in the long run. He surveys research from sport, music, science, and business in defense of breadth.

Key takeaways

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  Range rewards readers who want substance as well as story.

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  The prose and structure earn a second look after the final page.

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