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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: What’s in it for me? Learn why “self-made” success is a myth.
Chapter 2: Our culture celebrates the myth of the “self-made man.”
Chapter 3: Once you reach a certain threshold, increased abilities no longer help you succeed.
Chapter 4: World-class mastery of anything demands around 10,000 hours of practice – no easy feat.
Chapter 5: The month you’re born in can have a huge effect on what you achieve.
Chapter 6: How you’re brought up can radically impact how successful you become.
Chapter 7: The year you’re born in can make or break you.
Chapter 8: Where you come from – geographically and culturally – can have a particularly large effect on what you achieve.
Chapter 9: If we recognize the importance of cultural legacy, we can help more people work towards success – and prevent failure.
Chapter 10: If we recognize the reasons behind uneven playing fields, we can create more opportunities for people to succeed.
Description
Outliers is an examination of individuals who achieve a level of success – in math, sports, law, or any pursuit, really – so extraordinary that it lies outside the realm of normal experience.
We often think these outliers possess some mysterious innate ability that helps them rise to the top of their fields, but other factors, like family, culture or even birthdates, can have a huge effect on success, too.
Who Should Listen
- Anyone who wants to deepen his or her understanding of success and of how to achieve it
- Teachers, coaches and others in training professions
- Consulting professionals and others interested in policy reform