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Mentioned in 130 episodes

Outliers

The Story of Success

Book • 2008

Malcolm Gladwell

In 'Outliers: The Story of Success', Malcolm Gladwell examines the often-overlooked factors that contribute to high levels of success.

He argues that success is not solely the result of individual talent or hard work, but rather is influenced by a complex web of advantages and inheritances, including cultural background, family, generation, and luck.

The book delves into various examples, such as the success of Bill Gates, the Beatles, and Canadian ice hockey players, to illustrate how these factors play a crucial role.

Gladwell also discusses the '10,000-hour rule' and the impact of cultural legacies on behavior and success.

The book is divided into two parts: 'Opportunity' and 'Legacy', each exploring different aspects of how success is achieved and maintained.

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Mentioned in 130 episodes

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as a book everyone should read.

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for his 10,000-hour rule, which oversimplifies the path to success.

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in relation to the concept of 'redshirting' and its discussion in Gladwell's book.

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when discussing his early success in online trading.

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