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Outliers: The Story of Success

by Malcolm Gladwell

Summary & Key Takeaways

We love to believe that success is a story of individual genius and hard work. But what if that’s only half the story? What if the real path to becoming an outlier has less to do with who you are, and more to do with where and when you’re from? In today’s 5-minute briefing on Malcolm Gladwell’s classic, “Outliers,” we explore the powerful role that hidden advantages, culture, and opportunity play in creating extraordinary success. Discover why your birthdate might be one of the most important factors in your career.

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Malcolm Gladwell

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Malcolm Gladwell is a renowned Canadian journalist and author, widely recognized as an authority for his ability to synthesize complex social science research into compelling narratives. A longtime staff writer for The New Yorker and a former science reporter for The Washington Post, Gladwell has …

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