Malcolm Gladwell - Outliers - The story of success
Posted on November 19, 2008
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Just have got me the new book of Malcolm Gladwell who for me is one of the most influential writers of our time.
His books like Tipping Point or Blink have been pure joy to read and were a great source of inspiration and knowledge. The way he explains highly complex topics from the whole range of modern science is unrivaled.
Here is what he says about the new book - Outliers
I have been really waiting in anticipation for this book since months.
Now that he’s gotten us talking about the viral life of ideas and the power of gut reactions, Malcolm Gladwell poses a more provocative question in Outliers: why do some people succeed, living remarkably productive and impactful lives, while so many more never reach their potential? Challenging our cherished belief of the “self-made man,” he makes the democratic assertion that superstars don’t arise out of nowhere, propelled by genius and talent: “they are invariably the beneficiaries of hidden advantages and extraordinary opportunities and cultural legacies that allow them to learn and work hard and make sense of the world in ways others cannot.” Examining the lives of outliers from Mozart to Bill Gates, he builds a convincing case for how successful people rise on a tide of advantages, “some deserved, some not, some earned, some just plain lucky.”
I have read the first chapter on my way home from central London, on one of the lovely red buses and whilst usually that takes way too long with all the traffic it way way too short today.
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It’s good to hear that Mr. Gladwell has written a new book. I liked his first two books, so I am definitely excited to check out book number 3.
Intriguing, especially since i don;t necessarily agree with the thesis as he has presented it above, so I would love to see how or if it can change my mind. Would also like to see how his theory holds up with people like Andy Grove who escaped Nazi Germany, or other immigrants who worked hard and succeeded in spite of their disadvantages; as well as the counter examples of kids born into luxury and wealth who squander their advantages out of laziness.