We think we need complete freedom to achieve our goals. But maybe freedom is the problem. What if, instead, constraints are what we really need?

That’s the question David Epstein was curious about.

David Epstein is author of the bestselling books, Range and The Sports Gene. In his latest book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, he combs through the research and tracks down the stories of just how powerful constraints can be. David shares these lessons with us in his book. He also shares how he applied these lessons to the process of writing this book.

In a world of overwhelm, David’s book is a comforting oasis and a powerful guide.

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