Moodle IR Post #2
During this reading check, I was able to complete the book Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. We are so fascinated with successful people and assume their athletic ability or intelligence is natural. At the point we are exposed to these “outliers” rarely do we look at how they got to where they are. Mr. Gladwell took data on the top athletes, most successful business people and cultural backgrounds to demonstrate that there is a trend in the data or similarities. He showed things like birth date, family, birthplace, culture and class all made a difference on the success of individuals.
I think Mr. Gladwell was able to show a trend and I definitely believe that there is something to the data. However, you wonder what about the individuals that make it that would not be within the parameters or dates that he suggests. I have several hockey players I play with that birthdates are not within the norm of his data. I still believe hard work and ambition will help you achieve success and that you can create your own ability to be an “outlier”. I enjoyed the book and have decided as part or IR – Quarter 2 reading, I will continue with another one of Mr. Gladwell’s books. The next book I have started to read is The Tipping Point.
Good insight Crey, I also enjoyed reading this book. I have been really enjoying Mr. Gladwell's writing lately. His books seem to really grab you with the interesting facts and amazing stories. I am also planning on reading The Tipping Point in the near future.
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