{"product_id":"inside-the-box-isbn-9780593715710","title":"Inside the Box","description":"\u003cb\u003eHow do we do more with less? From the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRange, \u003c\/i\u003ewhy limits are the key to stimulating creativity, innovation, collaboration, and personal contentment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe live in a world that gives us seemingly infinite choices and prizes freedom above all else. We have an unprecedented number of options regarding what to do, who to be, and how to spend our time. All that choice is wonderful; it is also overwhelming. The irony is that total freedom can be paralyzing, and unlimited resources don’t necessarily lead to the biggest breakthroughs. In fact, overvaluing complete freedom can be disastrous for everything from starting a company to harnessing creativity to finding personal satisfaction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid Epstein argues that all of us—individuals, businesses, institutions, even societies—can benefit from narrowing our options. He dives into the science and practice of constraints, exploring exactly when and how guardrails can be beneficial, whether we’re working with limited resources or using self-imposed boundaries to tap unexpected wells of focus and innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal, galvanizing, and deeply researched, \u003ci\u003eInside the Box \u003c\/i\u003etells absorbing stories of people and organizations that embraced constraints to transform themselves, and the world—as well as a few that struggled from a lack of limits. Epstein reveals how boundaries create breakthroughs, and how setting the right constraints can help you become the most creative, productive, and satisfied version of yourself.\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eInside the Box\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] counterintuitive and groundbreaking exploration…Through captivating case studies, Epstein reveals the transformative power of obstacles. It’s a game changer.”\u003cb\u003e —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A masterful case that limits are what set us free. David Epstein is one of the best science writers on the planet, and he shows how smart boundaries can unblock insight, unleash creativity, and unlock potential.” \u003cb\u003e—Adam Grant, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHidden Potential\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThink Again\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“David Epstein is one of my favorite writers, and \u003ci\u003eInside the Box\u003c\/i\u003e is my favorite of his books—wonderfully personal, blessedly practical, full of stories I found myself retelling. A gift for anyone who, like me, needs to be reminded that less can be more.”\u003cb\u003e—Angela Duckworth, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGrit\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Creativity comes from limits, not excess. This book explains what I’ve spent years trying to teach cooks: how to make something delicious out of nothing.” \u003cb\u003e—David Chang, founder of Momofuku\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I thought David Epstein’s first two books were brilliant, but \u003ci\u003eInside the Box \u003c\/i\u003eis his best. I’ll never think about my own work the same way again.” —\u003cb\u003eMalcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOutliers \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Tipping Point\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“\u003ci\u003eInside the Box \u003c\/i\u003eis spot on. David Epstein is, as always, a powerful source of provocation and curiosity. This book is a compelling reminder that many failures come not from scarcity, but from excess — and that well-chosen limits may be our most under-appreciated competitive advantage.” \u003cb\u003e—Ed Hoffman, NASA's first Chief Knowledge Officer\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for Range\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A gold mine of surprising insights. Makes you smarter with every page.”\u003cb\u003e —James Clear, bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Atomic Habits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“It’s a joy to spend hours in the company of a writer as gifted as David Epstein.” \u003cb\u003e—Susan Cain, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eQuiet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Epstein \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of the number one \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eRange\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Sports Gene\u003c\/i\u003e. He has master’s degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as a senior writer for \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated \u003c\/i\u003eand as an investigative reporter for ProPublica. 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