Overview:

Why do some people achieve success, while others do not? Why do great hockey players all seem to be born in January? What do Bill Bates and Steve Jobs have in common besides the fact that they ran successful computer companies? If you’ve ever wondered about the secrets of success in the areas of sports, technology, and business than you’ll find outliers to be an interesting book and well worth your time.

Here Is What The Book Was About:

Kids born in ‘lucky’ months are selected into an all-star team at an early age and have a chance to work harder than their peers. The book is more about encouraging diligence, hard work, and inspiring the reader, than defining a scientific approach.

Rating: (1 to 5)

Ranked 4.75 out of 5 as it was very inspirational and its lessons are actionable. Malcolm makes a compelling argument for the need to work hard and take advantage of opportunities. Some argue that the examples are cherry picked to make a point however its hard to argue with the main premise of the book. Well written!

Other Thoughts on The Book:

Gladwell is a great author for a reason, his books offer a unique perspective and are well researched and polished. This has proved to be a timeless book that you should read again and again.

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