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How Constraints Boost Creativity, Focus & Performance | David Epstein
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In this episode, David Epstein explores a powerful idea: constraints don’t limit us – they make us better.
Drawing from his book Inside the Box, he explains why too much freedom often leads to overwhelm, indecision, and worse outcomes. Whether it’s creativity, productivity, or everyday decisions, we perform better when we narrow the field and work within clear boundaries.
Through stories – from failed tech startups with too many ideas to elite performers who thrive under…
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