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In this stunning investigation of success, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on a journey through the world of outliers-the best, brightest, and most famous-asking the question: what makes high-achievers different?

Gladwell argues that in order to solve this riddle we must focus on the contributing elements around the successful-their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way, he explains what the Beatles and Bill Gates share in common, the reason you've never heard of the smartest man in the world, why almost no star hockey players are born in the fall, and why Columbian and South Korean airplane pilots are more likely to crash.

Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will transform the way we understand success.

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Andrea Keller, January 1, 2012 (view all comments by Andrea Keller)
Read this book. It will change your life. We have pretty silly and ignorant ideas of why people are successful and how people become successful. There is no such thing as talent. All there is and all there ever will be is earnest, concentrated practice. 10,000 hours and all your dreams can come true. Do yourself a favor and read this book as part of your New Year's resolve to live a more satisfying life.

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As a kindergarten teacher I find this book fascinating. It explains and expands on ideas very clearly and is a good reminder that all students do not start on a level playing field. The author emphasizes the chance opportunities for practice that lead to success but it reminds me that as a teacher I can provide opportunities for children to acquire more practice to be successful in my classroom.
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ISBN:
9780316017930
Author:
Gladwell, Malcolm
Publisher:
Back Bay Books
Subject:
Social Psychology
Subject:
Sociology - General
Subject:
Interpersonal Relations
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Psychology : General
Copyright:
2011
Publication Date:
20110631
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TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
336
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"Synopsis" by , In this stunning investigation of success, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on a journey through the world of outliers-the best, brightest, and most famous-asking the question: what makes high-achievers different?

Gladwell argues that in order to solve this riddle we must focus on the contributing elements around the successful-their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way, he explains what the Beatles and Bill Gates share in common, the reason you've never heard of the smartest man in the world, why almost no star hockey players are born in the fall, and why Columbian and South Korean airplane pilots are more likely to crash.

Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will transform the way we understand success.
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