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" Wow! So many things about IQ I never thought of,as well as circumstances that influence a persons success. Well done! "
- silly Sally, 2/23/2016
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" Common sense put down on paper "
- Jamie, 2/19/2014
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" Although the title is outliers, the author really delves in to what factors build success including culture and opportunities. "
- Pam, 2/7/2014
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" It was captivating, inspiring and with an aroma of science. Great book, one of my favourites! "
- Constantin, 2/1/2014
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" This book did two things for me. First, it made me ever firmer in my belief that providing opportunities is for the greatest importance in young people's lives. Second, and this is more tangential, it made me want to recommit myself to production over consumption. Since completing my masters, I've been taking a consumption holiday. I've spend far more time reading that thinking/doing/writing and I need change back. Pronto. "
- Simsian, 2/1/2014
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" Neat idea and several good thoughts. Gladwell is quirky and an easy read. "
- Erin, 1/31/2014
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" Wow! Very insightful! "
- Carey, 1/27/2014
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" Really interesting book. He has a lot of evidence to support his theories. I found it very useful and intriguing when viewing outliers from the teaching perspective. "
- Robin, 1/20/2014
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" It looks like Gladwell's primary purpose for this book is to puncture the myth, once and for all, of the self-made man. Factors ranging back hundreds of years can have a bearing on how things work out for a person. We don't live in a bubble. My only complaint with the book is his understanding, or definition, of success. How do know, for example, that Bill Gates is actually a success? Because he made a lot of money? Because he had a huge impact in an important field? Or could it be because he's happy and feels as though he's done justice to himself and the world he lives in in a meaningful way regardless of how it might have turned out? We'll never know. Meanwhile I'll quote someone who once said that, "Fame is something other people give you; success is something you give yourself." I don't necessarily believe that Gladwell would disagree with this idea, but he doesn't feature it in his examples. Was Van Gogh, for example, a failure because he couldn't sell his paintings during his lifetime? The reasons for success are deep and varied -- our ideas about what success is should be as well. Perhaps Gladwell didn't think this aspect of the subject was within the purview or interests of his book. It would have been better, though, if he had. "
- Bradd, 1/19/2014
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" Another fascinating look at our world, but this time with a bent towards how certain times and situations are not lucky and instead they are just life. "
- Jason, 1/19/2014
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" The first 1/3 of the book was definitely better than the rest, although the section in the end on rice fields and asian work ethic is fascinating. "
- Kat, 1/15/2014
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" What I took away: 10,000 hours is a long time. "
- Eva, 1/3/2014
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" Success is not achieved in your own personal bubble. It is a collective effort of timing, luck, personal attributes, and societal forces. Legacy and Opportunity. Gladwell writes a fascinating case study of how success can be quantified and possibly replicated. "
- Xiaoming, 12/24/2013
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" My best friend turned me onto this book. I really enjoyed it. The last chapter was probably my favorite, which discusses Mr. Gladwell's own family history. I would especially recommend this book to parents with young children. "
- Anthony, 12/22/2013
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" Now I understand my pitfalls in life...starting a career in the early eighties..huge disadvantage. Interesting take on why some excel more than others. worth the quick read. "
- Maria, 12/18/2013
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" Book on CD for the commute, read by the author. The MOST fascinating non-fiction in a long while. I think the takeaway is that the really successful we think of as geniuses and beyond the bell curve are really products of great fortune and support. "
- Casie, 11/22/2013
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" This book has really opened my eyes about many things. I love this book; I simply love it! "
- Aryel, 11/15/2013
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" Makes you wonder what you could have accomplished if only put in perfect position. "
- Brian, 9/18/2013
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" What Malcolm wants to say in this book is that, the outliers, in the last, are not the outliers at all. Nothing remains mysterious but buried reasons behind. "
- Chhun, 9/18/2013
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" I'm not sure that Gladwell is actually right in his theories, but his books will make you wonder if he isn't on to something. "
- Warren, 9/7/2013
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" Excellent pop sociology/social psychology. "
- Jacob, 8/1/2013
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" A very good book from Malcolm Gladwell. To write your own story of success, you don't only need to be a diligent one, but also need to meet the "favorable" conditions. Once understanding the "formula of outliers", we could find our own "favorable" conditions. "
- Phú, 7/7/2013
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" The new social constructionism. Love it! "
- Judy, 6/24/2013
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" Enjoyed this book. Really makes you reconsider ideas about success. "
- Philip, 2/28/2013
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" Smart, informative and full of great historic stories. One of my favorite books "
- Allen, 2/17/2013
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" My favorite to date of Malcolm Gladwell's books! He has a great way of pulling together information and challenging you to think about things in ways you haven't ever done before. "
- Amanda, 7/9/2012
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" Great book in the vein of Freakonomics. "
- Matt, 6/23/2011
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" Magnificent investigative book. Has a hell of a lot of implications in the real world. MUST READ "
- Edward, 5/29/2011
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" This was a good book but not applicable to real life. There is nothing to do with the information that he provides the reader with. It's about people who took opportunities of their circumstances or were at the right place at the right time.
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- Charissa, 5/22/2011
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" A bunch of interesting essays strung together as a book with no conclusions or ending. But still thought/discussion provoking.
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- Kate, 5/22/2011
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" Another great Malcolm Gladwell read, I think I was smarter when I was done.
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- Mshodes, 5/22/2011
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" Liked this better than The Tipping Point. Interesting how he quantified the value of hard work and practice and especially enjoyed the perspective on culture through centuries
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- Sally, 5/22/2011
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" Excellent reading...got me hooked to his writing1 Investigative journalism at its best...
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- Vandanana, 5/21/2011
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" Very thought provoking. My husband and I read it at my brother's suggestion, and the book invoked lots of conversations. Five stars.
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- Angi, 5/20/2011
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" Makes a lot of sense. Removes some of the "magic" of success.
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- Ken, 5/19/2011
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" Ainda estou lendo. O estilo me lembra Freakonomics. Ajudar a ver as coisas de forma diferente e nos faz realmente ter vontade de nos dedicar a algo que queremos. :)
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- Maysa, 5/19/2011
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" Very interesting! Gives you a lot to think about.
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- Trudy, 5/19/2011
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" Very intriguing and a quick and easy read. Very thought provoking as well.
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- Bethany, 5/18/2011
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