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Outliers

Written by: Malcolm Gladwell
Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
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From the best-selling author of The Bomber Mafia, learn what sets high achievers apart - from Bill Gates to the Beatles - in this seminal work from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review).

In this stunning audiobook, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of "outliers" - the best and the brightest, the most famous, and the most successful. He asks the question: What makes high-achievers different?

His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: That is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.

Brilliant and entertaining, Outliers is a landmark work that will simultaneously delight and illuminate.

©2008 Malcom Gladwell (P)2008 Hachette Audio

Editorial Review

What makes a person great? Why are certain bands so successful? Malcolm Gladwell begs the question and investigates the outliers of the world and their unique sensibilities.

From Malcolm Gladwell, the New York Times bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia, Blink, The Tipping Point and Talking to Strangers, comes this insightful and thought-provoking audiobook on the topic of exceptional high-achievers. What makes Outliers: The Story of Success even more outstanding is that Gladwell brilliantly narrates it.

In the Outliers audiobook, listeners are taken on an explorative sojourn into the world of aptly named outliers. Throughout, Malcolm Gladwell explores intriguing questions. What makes outliers so special? And what makes high achievers so successful?

As Malcolm Gladwell observes, we pay too much attention to what successful people are like and not enough to their past and what truly made them who they are—their background and cultural upbringing, their family, and the distinctions of their past. Is hard work all it takes? Or does the past truly make the present? Among specific examples, Outliers looks at The Beatles and Bill Gates. Were The Beatles always destined for greatness? Gladwell gives us a background on what transformed John, Paul, George, and Ringo into arguably one of the greatest bands in musical history and the strength of their cultural legacy. Was Bill Gates always supposed to be a billionaire? Listeners will also learn why Microsoft’s nerdy founder is among the most successful individuals of all time. Outliers: The Story of Success will entertain listeners and enlighten those seeking change.

Featured Article: Quotes About Hard Work to Keep You Motivated and Moving Forward

Anything worth achieving is worth working for. Those goals that we reach when we really strive for them, giving it our all, are the most rewarding. Whether it is taking small steps towards your goals, shooting for a new objective, or simply dreaming those big dreams, hard work is what gets us there. Trusting in yourself and your own abilities will allow you to dig deep, put in the time, and get where you want to be. Everything is achievable with the right mindset.

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Spectacularly Insightful

Malcom is in a league of his own at communicating complex ideas through compelling stories.

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Interesting Facts

I found this book interesting and a confirmation of what I have always believed. Intellect alone is not the only ingredient to success. Circumstances, environment and a little luck play a key role.
I think that anyone interested in studying the ingredients of a progressive life will find this interesting.

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Listen and Learn

this work was great and my only regret is that I didn't read/listen to this book earlier. There's something to be said about that. in fact, its described in this book in timing.

Do yourself a favour and listen and learn.

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Another excellent work by Malcolm Gladwell

This book looks at many of the most successful people around the world (like Bill Gates, the Beatles, professional hockey players and many more) and challenges our understanding of how they achieved such phenomenal success. Rather than accepting the simplistic explanation that they were just the smartest or the most talented, the author takes a deep dive into their history and uncovers the unique opportunities & circumstances that played a huge part in their success.

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If you want to feel like you learned something....

If you want to feel like you learned something download this book and listen to it. It allows a person to walk away with the sense that they have spent the hours listening this and actually learning something. I enjoy statistics and why things are they way they are. This book was great, and made me check myself and review how I do things on a daily bases. Thank you Malcolm Gladwell for another amazing book! #Audible1

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Don’t Fall Into The Victim Mentality

Don’t be the victim, recognize your opportunities and tackle them with a strong work effort.

If you don’t listen carefully to this book you could walk away with believing that life is rigged and there is nothing you can do about it.

What the book actually says is to be a hard worker so when opportunities present themselves you have what it takes to succeed.

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Amazing!

Such an Incredible Book. it really makes you think about life, opportunities, and the story behind everybody's story.

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Amazingly Written and balanced Analysis

Honestly, this was an amazing book. From every in-depth analysis to its brilliant and balanced discussion. Bravo!

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A very important book for the coming century

As we may be entering a new era as a species. The intelligence provided in this book could be crucial to the redefinition of our perception of success, especially if an artificial intelligence outgrow its creators.

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Very good book!

I really enjoyed this book! The content is very interesting and I learned a lot of new things!

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