Pages

▼
Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Gladwell Reflects On His Book

›
Gladwell’s final chapter outlines the culture legacy and happy accidents which led to his success. Then the book provides a “reading group ...
1 comment:
Friday, July 22, 2011

More School More More More

›
South Bronx students can be chosen by lottery to attend KIPPS middle school (Knowledge is Power Program). The student body is African-Ameri...
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The Influence of Culture on Success, Part II

›
Let’s take a look at a happier result of cultural legacy. Why are South Asians so good at math? Because they come from a culture where ric...
Friday, July 15, 2011

The Influence of Culture on Success, Part I

›
First, a grumble. Part Two of this book is slllllooooowwwww. It’s like Gladwell is padding to get his word count up. He actually takes 47...
3 comments:
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

New Equation: Timing + Role Model + Meaningful Work = Success

›
I offer for your consideration three quotes from Gladwell. The first reiterates his idea that when and where we are born impacts our chance ...
Friday, July 8, 2011

Taking Stock

›
To recap what we've learned so far: "Success is not a random act. It arises out of a predictable and powerful set of circumstances ...
1 comment:
Wednesday, July 6, 2011

It's Timing AND a Family Role Model

›
Back again to the importance of when one is born. It seems this even outweighs one's socioeconomic origins. Whereas we saw the hyper-int...