Description
When a journalist looks for facts and connections between people who are a huge success, the outcome is always interesting. Malcolm Gladwell wrote his third book ‘Outliers: The story of success’ after extensive research and many interviews. If one thinks about it, is it possible to find a pattern in all the success stories of the world? Is it lies that take you ahead on your journey or is it just destiny and hard work? This book is honest, audacious and direct. The book starts with discussing why all Canadian Ice hockey players are born in the first half of the calendar and he goes on to evaluate the opportunities that came to Bill Gates and other celebrities. This book was debuted at number one in New York time’s bestsellers list. The author talks about the “10-000 hour rule”, where he claims that to be successful and excellent at any skill, you need a practice of 10-000 hours. It was very well received by critics. It contains an easy language and thus is a light read and informative book. The book is divided in two parts: Opportunity and Legacy. The book is autobiographical in nature. Gladwell, through this book makes a point in front of the readers that no one in this world can succeed alone. Everyone needs factors and support of people going in their direction although it might not be evident at times. This book is a good read if you are looking for some answers to the question of success.
umesh mohanta (Verified Purchase)
Outliers will motivate you to do big in life and will enlighten you with the real ingredients of success that most people have achieved over a long period of time
jayashree gayen (Verified Purchase)
Great book detailing research on popularly known success stories. Gives a good background for those stories and gives a completely new perspective
Yogesh Kumar (Verified Purchase)
Well written.He brings out clearly reasons for success beyond your control.Normally we attribute success only to individual effort and do not take into account extraneous factors.
Prince Sarraf (Verified Purchase)
Excellent book show casing how external environment plays pivotal role in man’s success. Luck by chance how small help compounds in making someone billionaire
nagarajan T (Verified Purchase)
Very interesting book throwing light on the often unnoticed cultural and environmental effects on people’s lives. Shows the fact that success not only requires talent and hardwork but also right kind of motivation from the surrounding.