Chapter
The Benefits of Trying New Things
37:51 - 44:07 (06:15)
The guest speaker shares her experience of keeping a “book of experiments” where she writes down hypotheses about herself that she wants to try. She emphasizes that it’s important to try new things with an open mind in order to discover what skills and interests one has.
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Most successful people don't have a specific talent or passion, but rather, they explore multiple interests and develop a range of skills over time.
37:51 - 42:20 (04:29)
Summary
Most successful people don't have a specific talent or passion, but rather, they explore multiple interests and develop a range of skills over time. This approach can lead to more fulfilling career paths and a more well-rounded life.
ChapterThe Benefits of Trying New Things
Episode#084 - David Epstein - Specialisation Is For Insects
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses their book of experiments where they conduct personal experiments to test their own hypotheses.
42:20 - 44:07 (01:46)
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The speaker discusses their book of experiments where they conduct personal experiments to test their own hypotheses. Additionally, they share how taking a fiction writing class prompted them to improve their writing by stripping down overused quotes and the importance of executing experiments deliberately.