Best book I’ve read in 2022 and perhaps for some time. Fantastic insights and examples of why trying to get a head start as a specialist isn’t always the best route for a career, hobby or pretty much anything!

Epstein not only changes the way you think about yourself and the decisions you make for your future with his extensive research and evidence, he is also a fantastic story teller. What surprised me about this book was the breadth of stories that Epstein tells; from the worlds of art, sport, science, space exploration and even scouting. I’ve recommended this book to everyone since reading it. A truly opinion-altering yet entertaining read.

I found this riveting in all the best ways non-fiction can be: extremely readable, endlessly fascinating, thought provoking, leaves a lasting impression and you see the world a little differently on the other side of it - things once in darkness are illuminated. Personally, Epstein made me feel comforted that all was not lost if i hadn't completed my 10,000 hours in a highly specified domain by now and that a gradual whittling of specialism, rather than a laser focus from an early age, can be just as (if not more) likely to work to your benefit in the long run. Our world is more complicated than ever, full of ever changing and nuanced problems where analogies from other domains can help us tackle problems in novel ways (treating tumours with ancient military strategy anyone?) that can lead to greater, faster leaps in understanding and measurable progress. Epstein argues that those who haven't narrowed their experiences prematurely will provide the biggest benefit to the modern world around them, at least in terms of creative and complicated problem solving. Should the urban legend that is the 10,000 hours to greatness, finally be put to bed? Does rigid repetition of procedure make us less likely to be successful in a unfamiliar situation? I'm not sure who is right, or who is right for me - but i do know i am as inspired after reading Range as i was with Gladwell's Outliers and i reckon it deserves the same level of curiosity to be applied to it.

As science evolved, so did the human belief grew stronger that one should specialise in a very high degree in order to succeed in his career. The author of this book chose to contradict this statement. Using multiple researches, focusing on various life stories, analysing facts from fiction, he sifted reality from popular beliefs. With pertinent arguments, stated clearly and simply, he advanced his theories and findings in a friendly and optimistic manner. Choosing examples from different and sometimes opposite realms of our society, he was able to convey a sense of ubiquity and pertinence. Leading every narrative from top to bottom in a detailed fashion, creating stories that connect with the human soul and psyche. Advocating for proficiency with a touch of cold blood and an open mind. Leaning to an individual set to expand his horizon every day in every possible way. Embracing professional reconversion with hope and understanding. Setting the tone for a more comprehensive work environment, where every positive trait of a human being can become an asset for oneself...