We are constantly told to "think outside t he box" to innovate\, solve complex problems\, and reach our goals. But wh at if the secret to true breakthrough creativity and peak performance actu ally lies in working \;within \;our limitations? In \;Inside t he Box\, David Epstein draws on science\, research\, and fascinating real- world case studies to demonstrate how constraints\, boundaries\, and struc ture can become powerful catalysts for ingenuity and mastery. Epstein chal lenges traditional ideas about skill acquisition\, focus\, and problem-sol ving\, revealing how top performers and innovators across industries turn rigid limits into unmatched strengths.
\nRegister now to learn how t o reframe everyday obstacles and apply science-backed performance strategi es to your career and personal life.
\n\;
\ nAbout the Author \;
\nDavid Epstein is the author of three New York Times bestsellers &mdash\; \;The Sports Gene\ , \;Range\, and most recently \;Inside the Box: How Constraints Ma ke Us Better. \;He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPubl ica\, and before that a senior writer at \;Sports Illustrated. Prior t o becoming a writer\, he was living in a tent in the Arctic training to be come an environmental scientist. Like many of the characters in \;Rang e\, he has had a winding career path.
\n\nDisclaimer< /strong>
\nThe views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any enti ty they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not co nstitute an endorsement or recommendation by Indianapolis Public Library.< /p>\nhttps://indianapolis.libnet.info/event/17328037 URL;VALUE=URI:https://indianapolis.libnet.info/event/17328037 ATTACH:https://static.libnet.info/images/events/indianapolis/2026-virtual- author-talk-david-epstein-640X340.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR