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Outliers ….The Story of Success
By Malcolm Gladwell
Arnold Schwarzenegger once said “I am not a self made man” a statement that not only conveys gratitude from the man but also emphasizes the pivotal role of different people in different phases - Bodybuilding, Hollywood and Politics- of his accomplishing career, people who happened to be in Arnold’s life at the right time to provide him with exactly the kind of opportunities he had been looking for. Beyond doubt, he was focused, determined to make an impact and willing to put in efforts that it needed , but the fact that he went on to become the finest Bodybuilder of his time - Total 7 Mr. Olympia titles with 6 consecutively won, and that he had an illustrious Hollywood career and that he had been the most loved and one of the most successful US Governors of all time is not because of his determination, drive and diligence alone. Talent and Success work together only up to a point , but beyond that threshold success becomes largely a function of the environment a person grows in and the opportunities- People related, and circumstances related - he / she is presented with.
In a world 🌍where we pretend Success is exclusively a function of individual merit, Outliers provides a breathtakingly fresh perspective on Success.
It is a non-negotiable read for everyone :
🔗An aspiring teenager who is raring to start college and who seeks inspiration from his / her peers . What their success should really mean to him ? and exactly what should he/ she be inspired by ?
🔗A working professional who swears by his skills and thinks what has gotten him/her this far will take him further and
🔗Parents who want to do everything possible in their capacity for their child’s bright future. This book will pose a difficult question for them - Are they doing enough? And their quest for finding an answer will reveal what no amount of education can - Cumulative advantages and opportunities that are inherent in the culture you grew and your child is growing have a subtle yet profound impact in your child’s success.
Outliers is a compelling work that will positively alter your perspective on Success. From analyzing the lives of Geniuses, Iconic Businessmen and Cultural influences To analyzing Plane crashes, Asian’s supremacy on Mathematics and Importance of consistent efforts over quick fixes, Outliers will leave you convinced that we are not self made individuals; In fact Nobody is !
All of us - in that order - are
♐️ Products of the World 🌍 in which we grew up
♐️ Successful because of several opportunities -in terms of People, Situations and Life’s experiences- that we have had and will continue to have
♐️ Are aware about a clear relationship between efforts and rewards. That we have seen our efforts produce results and recognition in the right measure motivates us to work with persistence and doggedness.
Outliers cannot be recommended enough
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Outliers cannot be recommended enough
#Week19 #Book19Outliers ….The Story of SuccessBy Malcolm GladwellArnold Schwarzenegger once said “I am not a self made man” a statement that not only conveys gratitude from the man but also emphasizes the pivotal role of different people in different phases - Bodybuilding, Hollywood and Politics- of his accomplishing career, people who happened to be in Arnold’s life at the right time to provide him with exactly the kind of opportunities he had been looking for. Beyond doubt, he was focused, determined to make an impact and willing to put in efforts that it needed , but the fact that he went on to become the finest Bodybuilder of his time - Total 7 Mr. Olympia titles with 6 consecutively won, and that he had an illustrious Hollywood career and that he had been the most loved and one of the most successful US Governors of all time is not because of his determination, drive and diligence alone. Talent and Success work together only up to a point , but beyond that threshold success becomes largely a function of the environment a person grows in and the opportunities- People related, and circumstances related - he / she is presented with.In a world 🌍where we pretend Success is exclusively a function of individual merit, Outliers provides a breathtakingly fresh perspective on Success.It is a non-negotiable read for everyone :🔗An aspiring teenager who is raring to start college and who seeks inspiration from his / her peers . What their success should really mean to him ? and exactly what should he/ she be inspired by ?🔗A working professional who swears by his skills and thinks what has gotten him/her this far will take him further and🔗Parents who want to do everything possible in their capacity for their child’s bright future. This book will pose a difficult question for them - Are they doing enough? And their quest for finding an answer will reveal what no amount of education can - Cumulative advantages and opportunities that are inherent in the culture you grew and your child is growing have a subtle yet profound impact in your child’s success.Outliers is a compelling work that will positively alter your perspective on Success. From analyzing the lives of Geniuses, Iconic Businessmen and Cultural influences To analyzing Plane crashes, Asian’s supremacy on Mathematics and Importance of consistent efforts over quick fixes, Outliers will leave you convinced that we are not self made individuals; In fact Nobody is !All of us - in that order - are♐️ Products of the World 🌍 in which we grew up♐️ Successful because of several opportunities -in terms of People, Situations and Life’s experiences- that we have had and will continue to have♐️ Are aware about a clear relationship between efforts and rewards. That we have seen our efforts produce results and recognition in the right measure motivates us to work with persistence and doggedness.Outliers cannot be recommended enough
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#Week19 #Book19
Outliers ….The Story of Success
By Malcolm Gladwell
Arnold Schwarzenegger once said “I am not a self made man” a statement that not only conveys gratitude from the man but also emphasizes the pivotal role of different people in different phases - Bodybuilding, Hollywood and Politics- of his accomplishing career, people who happened to be in Arnold’s life at the right time to provide him with exactly the kind of opportunities he had been looking for. Beyond doubt, he was focused, determined to make an impact and willing to put in efforts that it needed , but the fact that he went on to become the finest Bodybuilder of his time - Total 7 Mr. Olympia titles with 6 consecutively won, and that he had an illustrious Hollywood career and that he had been the most loved and one of the most successful US Governors of all time is not because of his determination, drive and diligence alone. Talent and Success work together only up to a point , but beyond that threshold success becomes largely a function of the environment a person grows in and the opportunities- People related, and circumstances related - he / she is presented with.
In a world 🌍where we pretend Success is exclusively a function of individual merit, Outliers provides a breathtakingly fresh perspective on Success.
It is a non-negotiable read for everyone :
🔗An aspiring teenager who is raring to start college and who seeks inspiration from his / her peers . What their success should really mean to him ? and exactly what should he/ she be inspired by ?
🔗A working professional who swears by his skills and thinks what has gotten him/her this far will take him further and
🔗Parents who want to do everything possible in their capacity for their child’s bright future. This book will pose a difficult question for them - Are they doing enough? And their quest for finding an answer will reveal what no amount of education can - Cumulative advantages and opportunities that are inherent in the culture you grew and your child is growing have a subtle yet profound impact in your child’s success.
Outliers is a compelling work that will positively alter your perspective on Success. From analyzing the lives of Geniuses, Iconic Businessmen and Cultural influences To analyzing Plane crashes, Asian’s supremacy on Mathematics and Importance of consistent efforts over quick fixes, Outliers will leave you convinced that we are not self made individuals; In fact Nobody is !
All of us - in that order - are
♐️ Products of the World 🌍 in which we grew up
♐️ Successful because of several opportunities -in terms of People, Situations and Life’s experiences- that we have had and will continue to have
♐️ Are aware about a clear relationship between efforts and rewards. That we have seen our efforts produce results and recognition in the right measure motivates us to work with persistence and doggedness.
Outliers cannot be recommended enough
Outliers ….The Story of Success
By Malcolm Gladwell
Arnold Schwarzenegger once said “I am not a self made man” a statement that not only conveys gratitude from the man but also emphasizes the pivotal role of different people in different phases - Bodybuilding, Hollywood and Politics- of his accomplishing career, people who happened to be in Arnold’s life at the right time to provide him with exactly the kind of opportunities he had been looking for. Beyond doubt, he was focused, determined to make an impact and willing to put in efforts that it needed , but the fact that he went on to become the finest Bodybuilder of his time - Total 7 Mr. Olympia titles with 6 consecutively won, and that he had an illustrious Hollywood career and that he had been the most loved and one of the most successful US Governors of all time is not because of his determination, drive and diligence alone. Talent and Success work together only up to a point , but beyond that threshold success becomes largely a function of the environment a person grows in and the opportunities- People related, and circumstances related - he / she is presented with.
In a world 🌍where we pretend Success is exclusively a function of individual merit, Outliers provides a breathtakingly fresh perspective on Success.
It is a non-negotiable read for everyone :
🔗An aspiring teenager who is raring to start college and who seeks inspiration from his / her peers . What their success should really mean to him ? and exactly what should he/ she be inspired by ?
🔗A working professional who swears by his skills and thinks what has gotten him/her this far will take him further and
🔗Parents who want to do everything possible in their capacity for their child’s bright future. This book will pose a difficult question for them - Are they doing enough? And their quest for finding an answer will reveal what no amount of education can - Cumulative advantages and opportunities that are inherent in the culture you grew and your child is growing have a subtle yet profound impact in your child’s success.
Outliers is a compelling work that will positively alter your perspective on Success. From analyzing the lives of Geniuses, Iconic Businessmen and Cultural influences To analyzing Plane crashes, Asian’s supremacy on Mathematics and Importance of consistent efforts over quick fixes, Outliers will leave you convinced that we are not self made individuals; In fact Nobody is !
All of us - in that order - are
♐️ Products of the World 🌍 in which we grew up
♐️ Successful because of several opportunities -in terms of People, Situations and Life’s experiences- that we have had and will continue to have
♐️ Are aware about a clear relationship between efforts and rewards. That we have seen our efforts produce results and recognition in the right measure motivates us to work with persistence and doggedness.
Outliers cannot be recommended enough
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Reviewed in India on 6 December 2015
This is the second book from Malcolm Gladwell that I've read after [[ASIN:0349113467 The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference]]. After reading Outliers, I am not entirely sure if the three hours of my time were well spent because while I was reading, parts of it seemed very entertaining while in the back of my mind, I was wondering how true can these case studies be. Then I started my research on topics that were covered through the case studies. After spending more time on my research, I can easily say there are 'issues' to say the least. In fact I can point out and criticize the lack of research done with each case study, but I will just take one for now.
' The author talks about how 10,000 hours of practice in any field makes a person world class expert in that field by using Bill Gates and The Beatles personal stories implying success. The author writes in a way to prove this 10,000 hour rule proves with every successful individual on the planet. But on the contrary, academic journal published in July 2014 by Princeton University suggests otherwise saying becoming an expert takes more than practice - ' We conclude that deliberate practice is important, but not as important as has been argued.' Google '10,000 hours rule Princeton' for the article.
The biggest let down is the story lies upon one's luck, apparently being born at the right time and the right place happens to be a major criteria for success according to the author.
The conclusion is with the history of Gladwell's own Jamaican family and how its circumstances shaped him. How is that even relevant? Are we to consider Gladwell to be an outlier too?
It is absolutely discouraging for the less-privileged or the unlucky ones looking for inspiration through this book as Gladwell's core belief system defines luck (born at the right time, in the right place, with the right ethnic background, and the right social class) to the primary cause for success. Insightful to a small extent but it's illogical and very tedious nonsense.
Are there no un-lucky, less privileged people out there who happened to become world wide success stories? Answer that question yourself, but remember - where there is a will, there is a way.
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Outlier - Overhyped, Illogical and Tedious Nonsense
Reviewed in India on 6 December 2015
There seems to be a pattern with Gladwell's writing and a brilliant one too for sales or becoming the next 'bestseller' - Find an idea that already exists, coin an intriguing title, write and explain the idea with case studies. Though, the case studies seem well written, when it comes to proving the point, the author has cherry-picked stories that perfectly fit the situation.Reviewed in India on 6 December 2015
This is the second book from Malcolm Gladwell that I've read after [[ASIN:0349113467 The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference]]. After reading Outliers, I am not entirely sure if the three hours of my time were well spent because while I was reading, parts of it seemed very entertaining while in the back of my mind, I was wondering how true can these case studies be. Then I started my research on topics that were covered through the case studies. After spending more time on my research, I can easily say there are 'issues' to say the least. In fact I can point out and criticize the lack of research done with each case study, but I will just take one for now.
' The author talks about how 10,000 hours of practice in any field makes a person world class expert in that field by using Bill Gates and The Beatles personal stories implying success. The author writes in a way to prove this 10,000 hour rule proves with every successful individual on the planet. But on the contrary, academic journal published in July 2014 by Princeton University suggests otherwise saying becoming an expert takes more than practice - ' We conclude that deliberate practice is important, but not as important as has been argued.' Google '10,000 hours rule Princeton' for the article.
The biggest let down is the story lies upon one's luck, apparently being born at the right time and the right place happens to be a major criteria for success according to the author.
The conclusion is with the history of Gladwell's own Jamaican family and how its circumstances shaped him. How is that even relevant? Are we to consider Gladwell to be an outlier too?
It is absolutely discouraging for the less-privileged or the unlucky ones looking for inspiration through this book as Gladwell's core belief system defines luck (born at the right time, in the right place, with the right ethnic background, and the right social class) to the primary cause for success. Insightful to a small extent but it's illogical and very tedious nonsense.
Are there no un-lucky, less privileged people out there who happened to become world wide success stories? Answer that question yourself, but remember - where there is a will, there is a way.
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