Chapter
The Case for Late Specialization in Education
18:51 - 22:05 (03:14)
Late specialization in choosing a program for higher education allows for better fit and higher growth rates upon graduating due to the fastest time of personality change occurring between the ages of 18 and late 20s.
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A natural experiment conducted in England and Scotland found that late specializers in higher education have higher growth rates and better income in the long run because they can sample and choose a better fit for themselves.
18:51 - 20:34 (01:43)
Summary
A natural experiment conducted in England and Scotland found that late specializers in higher education have higher growth rates and better income in the long run because they can sample and choose a better fit for themselves.
ChapterThe Case for Late Specialization in Education
Episode817 How to Find Your Highest Potential with David Epstein
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The end of history illusion is the psychological concept that we believe we won't change as much in the future as we have in the past.
20:34 - 21:22 (00:48)
Summary
The end of history illusion is the psychological concept that we believe we won't change as much in the future as we have in the past. This illusion can lead to inaccurate predictions about our future preferences and behaviors.
ChapterThe Case for Late Specialization in Education
Episode817 How to Find Your Highest Potential with David Epstein
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Choosing a career early on is like trying to make choices for someone who does not yet exist, as people's values, skills, and preferences change more than they initially think.
21:22 - 22:05 (00:42)
Summary
Choosing a career early on is like trying to make choices for someone who does not yet exist, as people's values, skills, and preferences change more than they initially think. It's okay not to have everything figured out by your late teens or early twenties.