![]() ![]() The older child will naturally be physically bigger than the younger one and perform better. Comparing the physical ability and maturity of two children nearly a year apart causes unfair advantages. Their age in relation to their peers impacts their performance. Kids are often subject to cutoffs based on the month they were born. Spending that much time on one skill often means a person has to start learning at a young age and have access to essential tools and knowledge. Gladwell’s theory is mastery of a complex skill requires a minimum of 10,000 hours of practice. Mastering a Skill Requires 10,000+ Hours of Practice After someone reaches a threshold for a certain skill, other factors matter more when assessing whether someone will achieve extraordinary success. ![]() Qualities needed for success in a particular industry, such as height for basketball players, only matter so much. Most Americans overestimate the possibility of upward mobility, which perpetuates systemic inequalities. They didn’t achieve extraordinary success solely through hard work and perseverance, despite the myth of the American dream. Key Points The Self-Made Man Doesn’t ExistĬommunity, family and historical factors contribute to outliers’ success. The outliers who have achieved great success tend to have started with a small advantage that accumulates over time. ![]() “Outliers” demonstrates extraordinary success results from a rare combination of opportunity, luck and legacy, not only ability and hard work. Posted on, 9:27:07 AM Main Theme: Self-Made Success is a Myth ![]()
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