“Don’t start with a big idea. Start with a phrase, a line, a quote. Questions are very helpful. Begin with a few you’re carrying right now.” -Naomi Shihab Nye I recently finished Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. It’s an excellent book that argues the value of interdisciplinary study and aimless bumbling curiosity and encourages low-pressure exploration over getting a head start on your child’s 10,000 hours of violin practice or whatever. I’ve already bought copies to give to everyone for Christmas (spoiler alert).
I love this! Your posts always get me thinking about new things. And they always get me buying new books! I will have to read Range (and I’m tempted but not certain about the 44 hour one 😄).
I love this! Your posts always get me thinking about new things. And they always get me buying new books! I will have to read Range (and I’m tempted but not certain about the 44 hour one 😄).