pinesandpages's review against another edition
This premise of the book was clear from the title, I did not need to read more than 1 chapter to get the point.
nikhilesh's review against another edition
5.0
It is always a pleasure when someone brings a new perspective to a wisdom that is taken for granted. When an idea is taken for granted people stop critically analyzing it resulting in lopsided wisdom. The ideas in the book are good even if I do not agree with several of them. While it may be entire possible, as the author suggests, that to be at the top of your field in a field you need range, you need specialization to break into an industry and be employable. I would agree that you do need to diversify after that to have several relevant skills ensuring that you don't become obsolete and continue to improve.
I also liked the idea that it is okay to explore several things quickly as long as you do it from the heart to find a match.
I am constantly taking courses outside my domain. After Range, I feel less guilty about it.
I also liked the idea that it is okay to explore several things quickly as long as you do it from the heart to find a match.
I am constantly taking courses outside my domain. After Range, I feel less guilty about it.
waiehse's review against another edition
4.75
4.5 stars
This book definitely changed my perspective on a lot of things and it’s going to change how I approach teaching for sure.
This book definitely changed my perspective on a lot of things and it’s going to change how I approach teaching for sure.
jwells's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
As someone naturally inclined to be a generalist with broad interests, I found this to be a validating read. I don't know what it would be like for a natural specialist, should any such person read it.
mauxbs's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book - mostly because it told me things I wanted to hear though. I'm very definitely a generalist, and I've been told over and over that I need to specialize, so it was reassuring to hear that I'm doing things right.
deansodium's review against another edition
5.0
I loved reading this book - it gives plenty of examples of people who succeed unconventionally (or so we think), at least some of which would resonate with anyone who has interests in different fields. Neither a head start nor rush to specialize guarantees success. It's more important to try out many things, see what we excel/fail at, and use that as an indicator of paths that would best suit us.
eddygrant's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this! Coolest psyc book I’ve read in ages (possibly ever). Excited to read it again.