David Epstein: Inside the Box, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Blurb

The instant New York Times bestseller 'So interesting' - Pandora Sykes 'Masterful' - Adam Grant
'Wonderful' - Angela Duckworth How to do more with less and use limits to stimulate creativity, innovation and collaboration, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Range.

We live in a world that reveres limitless possibilities. We are constantly told to keep our options open and to 'think outside the box'. But what if this is wrong? In Inside the Box , award-winning author David Epstein reveals why we actually need less freedom, not more.

History shows us that boundaries breed brilliance:

• Dr Seuss revolutionised children's literature only after accepting a bet to write an entire book using just fifty words.
• Keith Jarrett arrived to play a sold-out gig only to find a substandard, out-of-tune piano with sticky keys and broken pedals. Forced to improvise around the damage, the jazz pianist produced the bestselling solo piano album of all time.
• The periodic table wasn't born from a sudden spark of boundless genius, but from a simple, strict deadline for a publisher's textbook.
• General Magic - a tech startup with unlimited resources and unparalleled talent - failed spectacularly.

The common element in all these examples is the same: constraints do not stifle our creativity - they provide the exact impetus we need to harness it.

Weaving together gripping storytelling and cutting-edge cognitive science, Inside the Box proves that the secret to expanding our human potential isn't finding more options - it's choosing the right limits. Whether you are building a business, looking for a creative spark, or simply navigating the dizziness of modern life, this is a captivating guide to thriving in a fast-moving world.

An essential read to help you become the most creative, productive, and satisfied version of yourself. 'David Epstein's first two books - The Sports Gene and Range - were brilliant, but Inside the Box is his best . . . I won't think about my own work the same way ever again' - Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers and The Tipping Point