The Tiger model doesn't work, but we still embrace it because of our obsession with excellence. Match quality is this term that economists use to describe the degree of fit between individuals' abilities and their interests. The earlier it goes, the less likely you are to optimize someone's match quality. We're picking for things that have nothing to do with the traits you ultimately want due to early selection.
You know Malcolm Gladwell's “10,000-Hour Rule.” But did you know that, according to David Epstein, it doesn't work? That's what Epstein argues in his new book, “Range: Why Generalists Triumph In A Specialized World.” In this episode, Malcolm Gladwell talks with Epstein about why a broad range of experiences in life is actually the best way to find success.