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SUMMARY:The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epste
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DESCRIPTION:Bestselling Author\, Science Writer\, and Human Performance Ex
 pert.\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17160378
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="color: #3366ff\;"><strong>Hav
 e questions for the author? Submit your question at registration and you m
 ay just hear the answer live!&nbsp\;</strong></span></p>\n<p>Join us for a
 n inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as 
 we explore his latest book\,&nbsp\;<em>Inside the Box</em>\, and redefine 
 how to approach our greatest challenges!</p>\n<p>We are constantly told to
  "think outside the box" to innovate\, solve complex problems\, and reach 
 our goals. But what if the secret to true breakthrough creativity and peak
  performance actually lies in working&nbsp\;<em>within&nbsp\;</em>our limi
 tations? In&nbsp\;<em>Inside the Box</em>\, David Epstein draws on science
 \, research\, and fascinating real-world case studies to demonstrate how c
 onstraints\, boundaries\, and structure can become powerful catalysts for 
 ingenuity and mastery. Epstein challenges traditional ideas about skill ac
 quisition\, focus\, and problem-solving\, revealing how top performers and
  innovators across industries turn rigid limits into unmatched strengths.<
 /p>\n<p>Register now to learn how to reframe everyday obstacles and apply 
 science-backed performance strategies to your career and personal life.</p
 >\n<p><strong>About the Author:&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<p>David Epstein is t
 he author of three New York Times bestsellers &mdash\;&nbsp\;<em>The Sport
 s Gene</em>\,&nbsp\;<em>Range</em>\, and most recently&nbsp\;<em>Inside th
 e Box: How Constraints Make Us Better</em>.&nbsp\;He was previously an inv
 estigative reporter at ProPublica\, and before that a senior writer at&nbs
 p\;<em>Sports Illustrated</em>. Prior to becoming a writer\, he was living
  in a tent in the Arctic training to become an environmental scientist. Li
 ke many of the characters in&nbsp\;<em>Range</em>\, he has had a winding c
 areer path.</p>\n<p><em>Please be aware that registration is done through 
 a third party\, and you may be asked to share your email address and/or ph
 one number.</em></p>\n<p>Looking for more fun things&nbsp\;to do at MCPL?<
 /p>\n<p>Check out other <strong><span style="color: #3366ff\;"><a href="ht
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 thismonth" style="color: #3366ff\;">lectures and discussions</a></span></s
 trong> happening in the library or find out how to&nbsp\;<span style="colo
 r: #3366ff\;"><strong><a href="https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/serv
 ices/card.html" style="color: #3366ff\;">Get a Library Card</a></strong></
 span>.</p>\n<table border="1" style="width: 100%\; border-collapse: collap
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 00\;">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style="width: 100%\;">\n<p><strong>By joining t
 his Virtual MCPL program\, you agree to abide by our&nbsp\;<a href="https:
 //montgomerycountymd.gov/library/policies/behavior.html">rules of conduct<
 /a>.&nbsp\;Library staff has the authority to remove you from this program
  if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate\, to ensure the safety of st
 aff and customers.</strong></p>\n<p><a href="https://montgomerycountymd.go
 v/library/policies/zoom.html"><strong>Learn about MCPL's Zoom Security Set
 tings</strong></a></p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n<h3>Accommodatio
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  if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event\, complete o
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 equest Form</a> online or call Library Administration at <a href="tel:+124
 07770002">240-777-0002</a>.</p>\n<p>cm 1.1 01/03/2023</p>\n<p></p>\nhttps:
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