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RWH068: How to Be Better in Work & Life w/ David Epstein
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- May 10, 2026
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Summary
William Green chats with David Epstein about his groundbreaking new book, Inside the Box. In this conversation, David shares practical strategies & research-based insights to help you flourish professionally & personally. In a world of infinite choices & complexity, this episode directs your focus to what matters most. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:05) What David Epstein learned from a brilliant Nobel Prize-winning economist (00:04:14) Why it’s smart to aim for “good enough” (00:05:59) How a brutal injury led David to life-changing breakthroughs (00:20:14) What he does to preserve his attention (00:25:58) How Isabel Allende illustrates the powerful benefits of silence & structure (00:35:59) How to identify bottlenecks & tackle limiting factors (00:50:42) Why one of the world’s hottest start-up companies flamed out (00:54:51) How a structured system made Pixar a creative & financial trailblazer (01:03:01) How to balance a grand vision with practical steps along the way (01:07:16) What a dead blues guitar hero can teach you about focused learning (01:12:14) Why limitless autonomy may not make you as happy as you expect (01:16:46) How to identify values that give meaning & coherence to your life (01:22:35) What David learned from his most inspiring role models Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community. Inquire about William Green’s Richer, Wiser, Happier Masterclass. David Epstein’s books: Inside the Box, Range, The Sports Gene. William’s book, Richer, Wiser, Happier.…