Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

Who it's for

People who feel behind often look at peers who chose a lane early and assume they've wasted time by exploring.

Feelings it meets

• Envy
• Motivation
• Identity

What it is

Science journalist David Epstein contrasts Tiger Woods, who specialized in golf as a toddler, with Roger Federer, who played many sports before settling on tennis, and argues that more successful people follow Federer's path than Tiger's.

Where to find it

In print, ebook and audiobook from major retailers and libraries.

Before you start

Age: Not rated (suggested 15+)

Insist on yourself; never imitate.Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: First Series, “Self-Reliance”