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Mentioned in 26 episodes
David and Goliath
Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants
Book • 2013
In 'David and Goliath', Malcolm Gladwell challenges conventional wisdom about obstacles and disadvantages.
He uses the biblical story of David and Goliath as a starting point to explore various cases where underdogs have triumphed over more powerful opponents.
The book delves into topics such as the benefits of 'desirable difficulties', the impact of dyslexia on successful individuals, and the dynamics of successful and unsuccessful strategies in different contexts, including warfare, education, and social movements.
Gladwell argues that what appears to be a weakness can often be a strength, and that too much power or advantage can sometimes be counterproductive.
He uses the biblical story of David and Goliath as a starting point to explore various cases where underdogs have triumphed over more powerful opponents.
The book delves into topics such as the benefits of 'desirable difficulties', the impact of dyslexia on successful individuals, and the dynamics of successful and unsuccessful strategies in different contexts, including warfare, education, and social movements.
Gladwell argues that what appears to be a weakness can often be a strength, and that too much power or advantage can sometimes be counterproductive.
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Mentioned in 26 episodes
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Mike Maughan and 
Angela Duckworth in the context of his interesting ideas, regardless of their truthfulness.
Mike Maughan and Angela Duckworth in the context of his interesting ideas, regardless of their truthfulness.
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222. What Makes an Idea Interesting?
Mentioned by Malcolm Gladwell himself, discussing his book and its themes.
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How to Fight Perfectionism
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Malcolm Gladwell as a book that explores the concept of advantages and how they don't always appear as such.
Malcolm Gladwell as a book that explores the concept of advantages and how they don't always appear as such.
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Malcolm Gladwell Returns Again
Mentioned by Johnny Tauer to illustrate the team's underdog status upon transitioning to Division I basketball.
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Johnny Tauer on Intrinsic Motivation, Teaching Split Cuts, and Over Eager Parents {St. Thomas}
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Tim Harford when discussing the South Pole trilogy and its references to Malcolm Gladwell 's work.
Tim Harford when discussing the South Pole trilogy and its references to Malcolm Gladwell 's work.
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"Who would you dine with? Scott or Amundsen?" Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Harford in Discussion.
Mentioned by Malcolm Gladwell as a chapter from his book, discussing a riot in Northern Ireland in 1970.
Malcolm Gladwell as a chapter from his book, discussing a riot in Northern Ireland in 1970.
Revisionist History Presents: The Limits of Power
Mentioned by Sébastien Page when discussing social comparison and its impact on high-achieving students.
The Psychology of Leadership
