I have just about finished reading this book. It is definitely one of my favourite books. I made a few points below referring to a few things that stood out to me. I am sure everyone will get something different from a book like this. The first thing that comes to my mind is, "Things are not always what they seem." I also feel that, "Success is when preparation meets opportunity", is another key point. So prepare, prepare, prepare and then go back and prepare some more!
The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
What is success really made of?
The author of this brilliant book has examined success from an interesting angle.
Some of the questions he answers: How does birth date affect your chances of excelling athletically?
Is it really possible to 'miss the boat' when it comes to opportunities?
Out of 1470 genius students in a particular study, some become Nobel Prize Winners while others become college drop outs and 'couch potatoes'. What is the only factor in the case of these brilliant but under achieving children? The answer may knock the air out of you.
Are Southerners more easily offended than Northerners? Why?
How does geography affect culture and what effect does this have on generations after a people have migrated to new lands?
What about the ethnic theory of plane crashes?
Are Chinese really better at math? You know the answer, but you don't know why.
What's the problem with the school system? Is it failing poor children?
What's wrong with summer vacation? Learn how you can make the most of it.
Does having a higher IQ really translate into any measurable real world advantage? Apparently not, but you need to know what does.
My personal favourite, The Rule of 10 000. Once a person has a certain level of ability, what is the only thing standing between the superstars and the nobodies? 10 000 hours! Nothing else.
Pick up a copy to find out more. This book will change the way you view the world and definitely the way you raise you children. Enjoy!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
The Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell
The Story of Success...It's not what you think.
I am currently reading this book and I must say it is an interesting and inspiring read. Gladwell undertakes the study of success from a new angle. What is it that truly separates the over achievers and the mega successful from the rest of us? Is it brains? Brawn? Riches? The luck of the draw? Apparently these things are factors, but only to a certain point.
Gladwell states that the overwhelming number of successful people are so because of opportunities and environment, circumstances that the average person may not have had. As well he states that studies have shown that the rule of 10 000 applies.
It takes 10 000 hours to become an expert in any field, be it sports, music, fiction, whatever you choose. After a certain level of intelligence and ability, the only thing that separates the superstars from the average Joe's is time spent on their particular discipline. So inspiring! I am only on page 102, but will return with more insights later. Check it out.
I am currently reading this book and I must say it is an interesting and inspiring read. Gladwell undertakes the study of success from a new angle. What is it that truly separates the over achievers and the mega successful from the rest of us? Is it brains? Brawn? Riches? The luck of the draw? Apparently these things are factors, but only to a certain point.
Gladwell states that the overwhelming number of successful people are so because of opportunities and environment, circumstances that the average person may not have had. As well he states that studies have shown that the rule of 10 000 applies.
It takes 10 000 hours to become an expert in any field, be it sports, music, fiction, whatever you choose. After a certain level of intelligence and ability, the only thing that separates the superstars from the average Joe's is time spent on their particular discipline. So inspiring! I am only on page 102, but will return with more insights later. Check it out.
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