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The Sports Gene

David Epstein · 2013
Mentioned 16 times across 13 podcasts · 2021–2026
Mention timeline16 mentions
20212026
Where it's mentioned
2026
You Will Need This to Push Through | Is AI Making Us Stupid?
The Daily Stoic · Jul 2026 · 3:30
“he's the bestselling author of range and the sports gene ”
The Counterintuitive Secret to Creativity and Focus, with David Epstein
Coaching for Leaders · Jun 2026 · 1:26
“and the sports gene ”
The Mindset of a World Cup Champion | Carli Lloyd
The Daily Stoic · Jun 2026 · 29:14
“he wrote a book called the sports gene several years ago ”
1345: David Epstein | How Constraints Make Us Better
The Jordan Harbinger Show · Jun 2026 · 2:13
“my guest today david epstein author of range and the sports gene ”
Why Struggling Is the Point | David Epstein
The Daily Stoic · Jun 2026 · 0:55
“his book the sports gene which is really good ”
Author David Epstein on why constraints fuel innovation
Masters of Scale · May 2026 · 2:36
“his books the sports gene and range are truly essential reading ” ▶ tap to hear this moment · 4s
RWH068: How to Be Better in Work & Life w/ David Epstein
The Investor's Podcast (We Study Billionaires) - The Investor’s Podcast Network · May 2026 · 13:15
“i mean going back and looking at my first book the sports gene there's now stuff that i i wish i would have pulled out ”
Turning Constraints Into Breakthroughs with David Epstein
The Next Big Idea · May 2026 · 2:02
“you may be familiar with david epstein's prior books the sports gene and range ”
285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · May 2026 · 1:44
“and the sports gene ”
685: David Epstein - The Freedom Trap, Narrative Values, General Magic, The Nobel Prize Winner Who Simplified Everything, Wearing the Same Thing Everyday, and Why Constraints Are the Secret to Your Best Work
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Apr 2026 · 1:35
“david epstein is the author of the sports gene and range ”
Flourishing in the Age of Algorithms
The Michael Shermer Show · Apr 2026 · 48:06
“now he wrote a book called the sports gene ”
2025
Title Nine: Missy Park (October 2021)
How I Built This with Guy Raz · Apr 2025 · 13:39
“i i there's a book by david epstein called the sports gene and and he makes an analogy between a player and a coach ” ▶ tap to hear this moment · 8s
2024
David Epstein: 10,000 Hours Is A Lie! The Morning Habit That’s Secretly Ruining Your Day!
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Sep 2024 · 106:48
“in the sports gene i think the most important idea um that we haven't discussed is that uh talent at baseline ” ▶ tap to hear this moment · 7s
2023
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The Tim Ferriss Show · Jan 2023 · 112:24
“the sports gene yeah extraordinary athletic forms which is which is a great book ” ▶ tap to hear this moment · 5s
2022
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My First Million · Jan 2022 · 7:23
“i'm reading this book or i already read it called sport recently called sports gene and they basically talk about genetics ” ▶ tap to hear this moment · 6s
2021
Title Nine: Missy Park
How I Built This with Guy Raz · Oct 2021 · 13:14
“i i there's a book by david epstein called the sports gene and and he makes an analogy between a player and a coach ” ▶ tap to hear this moment · 8s