There is a story that is usually told about extremely successful people, a story that focuses on intelligence and ambition. Gladwell argues that the true story of success is very different, and that if we want to understand how some people thrive, we should spend more time looking around them-at such things as their family, their birthplace, or even their birth date. And in revealing that hidden … that hidden logic, Gladwell presents a fascinating and provocative blueprint for making the most of human potential.
In The Tipping Point Gladwell changed the way we understand the world. In Blink he changed the way we think about thinking. In OUTLIERS he transforms the way we understand success.
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This, like every other Gladwell book I’ve read, is thought provoking!
meh, though I am biased because it was a school assignment.
Factual stories based on intricate research data.
Success doesn’t come easy or from all the usual stories.
another great book by Malcolm Gladwell
Some of the chapters will give you a new way of viewing things that will change the way you think forever. Chapters One and Two especially.
Very interesting book about opportunities related to successful people. My husband and I have both repeated the stories.
I’ve given many copies of this book as gifts to family and friends.
Excellent examination of super success stories that demonstrate the commitment and.consistent focus (of 10,000 hours) is the likely cause of their greate success. So interesting!
I think anything by Gladwell is thought-provoking, and Outliers is no exception!
Everytime I read Malcolm Gladwell, I get a great education!
I love everything Gladwell writes and this is another hit with me.
very original in its approach
Gladwell surprises us at every turn with what turns out to be the precursor to greatness. Sometimes it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond, after all.
Entertaining read, but I can’t escape the feeling that Gladwell starts out with an idea, then cherrypicks evidence to support it.
Fun stuff to think about.
Made me think outside the box. I can’t say enough good about this outstanding book!
Definitely changes the way we look at our world
Another great book by a great writer
I’ll read every book Malcolm Gladwell writes. He’s THAT good at taking complex topics, researching them with diligence and integrity, and sharing the facts in a way that relates to the regular reader. He has a way of making me feel smart by the time I close the cover. Love his work!