A Joosr Guide to... Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell: The Story of Success by Joosr

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com. What separates the exceptionally successful from the rest of us? Is it talent, hard work or plain dumb luck? Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell rejects the popular world-view that extraordinary success is attained through hard work, determination and application of knowledge and intelligence. Instead, though numerous examples from the Beatles to Bill Gates, Gladwell demonstrates the crucial impact of factors beyond our control in mapping our destiny. Cultural origin, lucky breaks and even geography all have a part to play in both our successes and our failures. Read more