You Don't Need More Freedom. You Need Better Constraints | David Epstein - EP 818
The episode explores how constraints, not unlimited freedom, often drive true innovation and personal growth. Host John R. Miles and guest David Epstein challenge the myth that breakthroughs come from boundless creativity, arguing instead that limitations force productive experimentation
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