Outliers
The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
4/5
Little, Brown and Company 309 pages November 18, 2008
Malcolm Gladwell examines the factors that contribute to high levels of success, arguing that talent alone doesn't explain achievement. From the 10,000-hour rule to the importance of birth dates and cultural legacies, Gladwell redefines what it means to earn your way to the top.
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Jim's Review
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Gladwell is the kind of writer who makes you feel smarter just by burrowing through his pages. The 10,000-hour rule alone will change how you think about practice and talent. Jim especially loved the bit about hockey players and birth months — turns out even worms born in the right season have an advantage. It's breezy, thought-provoking, and the perfect gateway drug for anyone new to pop psychology.
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