Outliers- The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
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Web ID: 15623413Poker
No, this book is not about poker. It’s not about gambling and has nothing to do with casinos or card games. I chose the title, Poker, because this book is all about the cards you're dealt in life. More specifically, this book is about how successful people not only work hard, but are given an extraordinary opportunity for a pathway to success. The book itself is its own title: an outlier. In my personal experience, books about success often focus on the habits and characteristics of people we consider “successful”. Rather than taking this similar approach, this book dives into the uncontrollable patterns that fortunate people are given. Everywhere from your IQ to your hockey skills. Extraordinary people 10 times out of 10 were at once given an extraordinary opportunity to succeed, whether they knew it or not. In poker terms I could say this: the people who went all in and won the pot, must have been dealt a good hand. I would highly recommend this book for anyone trying to get a better understanding on what surrounds Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers in this world.
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Ten top ideas in the book
1. Success is not only a product of individual talent and hard work, but also of external factors such as cultural legacy, family background, and historical opportunities. 2. The "10,000 Hour Rule" suggests that it takes approximately 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert in a particular field. 3. Cultural legacies, such as the "power distance index" or "collectivism" can shape how people think, behave and interact in society, influencing their chances of success. 4. Birth dates can play a significant role in shaping individuals' opportunities and success. For example, individuals born in January are often over-represented in competitive sports because of the age cutoff dates. 5. Family background and upbringing, such as access to education, resources, and supportive parents, can have a significant impact on an individual's success. 6. The "Matthew Effect" suggests that those who are already successful are more likely to be given additional opportunities and resources, while those who are not successful are more likely to be denied such opportunities. 7. Success is often a product of timing and being in the right place at the right time, rather than solely based on individual merit. 8. The concept of "cultural capital" suggests that an individual's background and cultural experiences can influence their chances of success. 9. Understanding and acknowledging the advantages and disadvantages provided by our backgrounds can help us appreciate the circumstances that shape our lives and the lives of others. 10. Emphasizing collaboration and community can help individuals overcome the limitations of their backgrounds and achieve greater success.
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Not good book
Not good book but serves as a nice plate to eat things off of, but you need a hardback to do that so I'm knocking 1 star off
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Not my cup of tea
If you are looking for a page turner, this is not it. I had to read this for school and I couldn’t absorb anything because I kept spacing out
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Sensational Book!
The world fosters competition at an exponential pace and this read awards you with a perfect inspiration to be distinctive within that massive competition. Learning about The Beatles' outstanding success in the music industry to the advancement of Microsoft in the technical world, a journey through this books captivates you to find headstarts to the race of your success!
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Insightful
Insightful, a book anyone can take a lesson or two from.
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