Appears On
Episode Appearances
Masters of Scale · May 14, 2026
Author David Epstein on why constraints fuel innovation
“Guest discussing his new book 'Inside the Box' on how constraints drive innovation and better decision-making”
The Rich Roll Podcast · May 7, 2026
Pay Now, Love It Later: Why I Work Out at 4 AM & The Mindset That Wins The Long Game
“Author of 'Range' and 'Inside the Box' whose constraint-creativity framework is discussed and applied to photography challenge”
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques · May 4, 2026
285. Think Inside the Box: How Constraints Spark Creativity and Communication
“Guest discussing his book "Inside the Box" on how constraints drive creativity and improve communication”
The Rich Roll Podcast · May 4, 2026
David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better
“Guest discussing his new book 'Inside the Box' about how constraints drive creativity, productivity, and well-being”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Apr 26, 2026
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
“Guest discussing his new book 'Inside the Box' about constraints, creativity, and productivity optimization”
My First Million · Apr 16, 2026
#1 Habit Expert: Here's how you become dramatically better
“Author mentioned for sleeping in workout clothes as keystone habit; has new book on constraints and creativity”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Apr 10, 2026
Bobbleheads on Spikes: The (Selfish) Case for Rules, with David Epstein
“Guest discussing his book 'Inside the Box' on how constraints and institutions drive prosperity”
Modern Wisdom · Mar 14, 2026
#1071 - Bill Gurley - If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over
“Wrote 'Range'; argues generalists and career-switchers are biggest innovators due to cross-industry patterns”
The Joe Rogan Experience · Feb 6, 2026
#2450 - Tommy Wood
“Author of 'Range'; cited for research on broad skill development preceding specialization in high performers”
Huberman Lab · Jan 5, 2026
Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear
“Author of Range discussed for research on broad exploration and T-shaped expertise in habit development”
Short Wave · Dec 29, 2025
Why Kratom Is At The Heart Of A Big Public Health Debate
“Discussed kratom's effects on mood, energy, focus, and withdrawal symptoms in users”
The Peter Attia Drive · Dec 29, 2025
Building & Changing Habits | James Clear (#183 rebroadcast)
“Author of Sports Gene and Range; discussed genetic vs. learned components of athletic performance”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Dec 25, 2025
124. Best of Strength Training: Why Strength Determines How You Age
“Referenced for 'The Sports Gene' research on genetic drive to move using mouse breeding study”
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Dec 11, 2025
Discipline Expert: The Habit That Will Make Or Break Your Entire 2026! James Clear
“Author of Range and Sports Genes; quoted on concept that grit is fit and requires good fit”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Nov 3, 2025
660: James Clear (Live at Ohio University!) - The Four Laws of Behavior Change, Systems vs Goals, Building Better Habits, Mastering the Two-Minute Rule, Having a Great Marriage, & The Plateau of Latent Potential
“Author of Range and The Sports Gene; quoted on concept that grit is fit, linking endurance to good fit with work”
The Peter Attia Drive · Aug 11, 2025
#360 ‒ How to change your habits: why they form and how to build or break them | Charles Duhigg, M.B.A
“Studied how resource constraints and environmental design influence learning and performance outcomes”