Author Talk: David Epstein — Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better - WITH Daniel H. Pink
May 5, 2026
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as posted by the channelWatch author David Epstein discuss "Inside the Box" at Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, D.C.
How to do more with less and use limits to stimulate creativity, innovation, and collaboration, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Range
We live in a world that gives us seemingly infinite choices and values freedom above all else. The irony is that total freedom can be paralyzing, and unlimited resources don’t necessarily lead to the biggest breakthroughs. In fact, overvaluing complete freedom can be disastrous for everything from starting a company to harnessing creativity to finding personal satisfaction.
David Epstein argues that we can all benefit from narrowing our options. He dives into the science and practice of constraints, exploring exactly when and how guardrails can be beneficial, whether we’re working with limited resources or using self-imposed boundaries to tap unexpected wells of focus and innovation.
David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Rangeand the New York Times bestseller The Sports Gene. He has master’s degrees in environmental science and journalism and has worked as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and an investigative reporter for ProPublica. He lives in Washington, DC.
Epstein is in conversation with Daniel H. Pink, who is the author of five books, including To Sell Is Human and the long-running New York Times bestsellers A Whole New Mind and Drive. His books have been translated into thirty-three languages and have sold more than a million copies in the United States alone. Pink lives with his family in Washington, D.C.
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