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About the book
In this stunning new book, 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.
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What readers say about ‘Outliers’
Charlie Munger on Outliers
“"Perfectly marvelous book."”
Dwayne Johnson on Outliers
“Dwayne Johnson said he was reading this book in an interview with Andy Warhol.”
Jay-Z on Outliers
“"About the principles of timing and repetition—about preparing yourself for luck, really."”
Bill Gates on Outliers
“"Makes a lot of great points."”
Shaun White on Outliers
“"I started applying [a lesson from this book] to my own life."”
DJ Vlad on Outliers
“Most Recommended Books reached out to DJ Vlad directly.”
James Altucher on Outliers
“"I really love [this book]."”
Carlos Slim on Outliers
“"Must [read]."”
Joe Rogan on Outliers
“"It's fucking great."”
