Maximizers are miserable, satisficers are happy. Inside the Box author David Epstein explains why limits beat limitless options for creativity and sanity. Full show notes: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/1345 Topics: 0:00 Why "think outside the box" is bad advice 10:30 Genius came from a deadline, not a dream 18:24 Turning a 2-year goal into daily action 20:07 Steve Jobs and the "freedom of a tight brief" 30:29 The constraint audit 34:27 Pixar's creative mistake 39:50 Too much freedom 52:00 How constraints keep science honest 1:00:13 The broken piano story 1:05:42 Dr. Seuss's 50-word bet 1:10:34 How Monet banning black created Impressionism 1:24:15 Ending the workday For business inquiries email: justin@jordanharbinger.com Welcome to The Jordan Harbinger Show, a video podcast where each week you get to join a conversation with some of the world’s highest performers and incredible personalities. I’ll ask them the tough questions to tease out their top tips so that you can reach levels of personal growth and mastery that you never imagined possible. Learn more about Jordan: http://jordanharbinger.com/about #podcast #jhs #creative #productivity