Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Favorite Quote
“Who we are cannot be separated from where we’re from.” — Malcolm Gladwell
The Book in One Sentence
Outliers explains why “the self-made man” is a myth and what truly lies behind the success of the best people in their field, which is often a series of lucky events, rare opportunities and other external factors, which are out of our control.
Why should you read it?
Are those considered high achievers different from the rest of the world? Malcolm Gladwell answers this question and not only, in a book that puts into perspective the background of those high achieving people. According to him, being that kind of person is not just about what you are like, but so much more. Are you curious to find out the secrets of all these great people?
Key Takeaways
After you cross a certain skill threshold, your abilities won’t help you.
The month you’re born in matters.
Asians are good at math, because where you come from matters.