Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

While the ideas have great value, presentation in this book felt a bit difficult to read at times. Some stories are hard to follow, as the language is unnecessarily complex, and lots of stories go on the same formula - a year, a place, a person. Some small progression, then something more or less unexpected happens, then things change for the better. The importance of breadth in knowledge is well highlighted. It sheds some light on a few common misconceptions about specialization. It helps you understand how too much specialization can narrow your mind and not help in new challenges. How it is useful to be equipped with depth in kind, fixed environments, but how in most chaotic and complex games, breadth might be more valuable.