What do very successful people have in common besides talent?
What it is about
Malcolm Gladwell looks at people who have achieved extraordinary success, from hockey players to software founders to The Beatles. He argues that background, timing and opportunity matter as much as individual talent. The book introduces what he calls the ten-thousand-hour rule.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like popular social science.
What you will get
A quick, engaging bestseller. Some of its claims have been challenged by researchers, so treat it as a conversation starter.
Outliers: The Story of Success Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Success · Psychology · Culture
Length
309 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Famous achievers such as Bill Gates and The Beatles.
Setting
Examples drawn from sports, business, music and education.
What makes it different
It argues that success depends on circumstances, not just talent.
Feel
Lively, easy to read and thought-provoking.
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