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Malcolm Gladwell’s *Outliers* examines why some people achieve extraordinary success. He argues that success depends more on cultural background, family environment, and formative experiences than on inherent talent. Through examples ranging from software billionaires to top soccer players, he highlights the role of opportunity and circumstance in shaping achievement.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Malcolm Gladwell
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