57. Productivity Expert: The Psychological Traps Keeping You Stuck (And How To Escape It)
The Icons Motivational PodcastShow Notes
What does it really take to become great? David Epstein, bestselling author of Range, The Sports Gene, and his latest book, Inside the Box, joins Tyler to challenge what we think we know about talent, success, and human potential.
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Interview Guest David Epstein
David Epstein is a bestselling author and journalist who has spent years exploring what makes people exceptional. From challenging the 10,000-hour rule to revealing why constraints can fuel creativity, his books The Sports Gene, Range, and Inside the Box challenge everything we think we know about talent, expertise, learning, and success.
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►Location: Tyler: Motiversity Office David Epstein : Home Office
▶Host Join host Tyler Waye — renowned work expert and Motiversity’s Managing Partner — in discovering how The Icons defied all odds and succeeded in the face of adversity. Tyler and guests talk mindset, work ethic, failure, career advice, routines, motivation, life stories, leadership and how each icon got through the hard times in their journey to the top.
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