Why do some people succeed wildly, but most never reach their full potential? How can you become an outlier?
In Tipping Point, Gladwell talks about the viral nature of ideas, and in Blink it’s the power of a gut reaction, now we get to enjoy Gladwell’s unique style as he explores the phenomenon of success, and why it’s a phenomenon rather than a natural, normal pattern to life.
Here’s a tidbit to whet your appetite: The best programmers, the best athletes and the best musicians have all done over 10,000 hours of off-the-job practice. And a question that needs to be answered: How do you become ‘the best’ manager when it is impossible to do 10,000 hours of off-the-job practice?
Listen to Outliers: The Story of Success from Audible.com or buy the book at Amazon
