Inside the box : how constraints make us better / David Epstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Epstein, David, 1980- Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Choice (Psychology).

Adjustment (Psychology).

Creative ability.

Success.

creativity.

Genre:

Informational works.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2026]

Summary:

"How to do more with less and use limits to achieve greater creativity, innovation, and success, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range. We live in a world that gives us seemingly infinite choices and values 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. David 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. Original, galvanizing, and deeply researched, Inside the Box tells 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 celebrates the surprising potential of hard deadlines, boring goals, and unexpected obstacles. He reveals how boundaries create breakthroughs, and how setting the right constraints can help you become the most creative, productive, and satisfied version of yourself"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Miller Fund bookplate.

Other Format:

Online version Epstein, David J., 1980- Inside the box

ISBN:

9780593715710

0593715713

OCLC:

1534514795