Small Reviews: I remember reading this novel after a collegue of mine told me about it. Interesting to see patterns and why people have success. Is it a birth gift or must you work hard, more hard than anyone else? It's a tale I would advice anyone reading if they think that some people just are bor...
It was enjoyable, but like much of Gladwell's books, it depends way more on "Ohhhhhh....... aaaaaahhhhhh....." than any real theses. That said, it still is an enjoyable, worthwhile read, and it gave me things to think about in a whole new way.I have to admit that I didn't quite get it when he waxed...
This is my favorite of Gladwell’s books so far. I read nearly all of it in a Carl’s Jr. yesterday while I was waiting for someone, and it felt like no time at all passed, even though it was an hour and a half. Gladwell’s arguments are very well-reasoned and put-together, and each of the chapters flo...
I enjoyed parts of this book, while others seemed a bit boring or repetitious. He often states that it takes 10,000 to become proficient enough to become a star in any chosen field. He also goes into how the year or even month of your birth is very important. Canadian hockey players are most success...
A fascinating book about the causes of success. Gladwell attempts to explain many forms of success - from why certain cultures excel at math to how the birthdates of hockey players can predict their success. Similar to his other books (The Tipping Point and Blink), Outliers presents some revolutio...
What do the fact that more professional hockey players are born in January than any other month, the acquisition in 1968 of a computer terminal by Seattle's Lakeside Academy, and the Beatles' early engagements at Hamburg, Germany strip clubs have to do with each other? Read Outliers. [ full review ]
This book shows that the stories about self made rugged individualists who are so widely admired are not stories of singularly talented people who took advantage of opportunities. But rather they are stories of talented people who took advantage of singular opportunities. Furthermore, the ability ...
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