Gladwell and the Influence of Personal Passion

In his book Outliers Malcolm Gladwell discusses the significance of the 10k Hour Rule which introduced the notion that among the keys to becoming extraordinarily successful in a field is the requirement of approximately 10k hours of practice. Gladwell’s theory is based in part on research by Anders Ericsson who in the early 1990s studied [...]

Outliers and The Ecology of Success

Since it’s New Years Eve I’ll keep it short. I’m posting the radio interview with Malcolm Gladwell where he discusses his most recent book Outliers. In the interest of time I’ve only posted one thought I had regarding this interview and what I’ve read thus far. Since Gladwell raises so many facinating issues and questions many blog [...]

Malcolm Gladwell: Perverse and Often Baffling

Who knew Malcolm Gladwell was so funny? In the following 15 minute podcast Gladwell recounts his first months working as a journalist for the Washington Post. Gladwell demonstrates that his talent isn’t restricted to writing, analysis that turns what we’ve come to believe on its ear, but that he is also a master storyteller.
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Outliers: The Story of Success

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

My review
My son received Outliers as a gift and I lifted it late Christmas Eve while he was away. Gladwell is fascinating and brilliant, I can’t put it down.
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