We are constantly told to 'keep our options open' and 'think outside the box' - but what if endless freedom is exactly the problem? Drowning in a dizzying excess of choice often leads to dread, anxiety, and burnout. In Inside the Box, award-winning author David Epstein reveals a powerful truth: to thrive, you don't need more freedom. You need to build your own box. From navigating an uncertain future to building a life, intentional boundaries breed brilliance: Relationships: Couples who consciously commit are more satisfied than those who simply 'keep their options open'. Artificial Intelligence: A lack of advanced microchips forced engineers at DeepSeek into brilliant workarounds, producing a model to rival ChatGPT. Business: General Magic - a tech startup with limitless funding - failed spectacularly because they refused to set internal limits. Science: The periodic table wasn't born from boundless genius, but the strict demands of a textbook deadline. Music: Jazz pianist Keith Jarrett produced the bestselling solo piano album of all time by adapting to a broken piano. Constraints are not obstacles - they are powerful tools we can wield. Weaving gripping storytelling with cognitive science, Inside the Box proves the secret to expanding your potential isn't chasing endless options. It's taking back control and choosing the right limits.

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Mediatyp: Bok
Bandtyp: Pocket
Författare: David Epstein
Förlag: Pan Macmillan
Språk: Engelska
Omfång: 304 sidor
Illustrerad: Nej

Streckkod: 9781035031771
SKU: 931011