“Achievement is talent plus preparation.”
–Malcolm Gladwell (1963 – )
Canadian journalist
Sales insight…
Gladwell’s most recent bestseller (Outliers: The Story of Success) is well worth the time — some great insights on what it takes to succeed.
The hard work piece you already know (hopefully). It’s the impact of luck and culture that are pretty fascinating.
Here’s…
- the author’s Q&A on the book (it’s his site — the excerpts there are a bit weak)
- the prologue to the book (the publisher’s site — an interesting story about community and its impact on health)
- a 3-minute video clip where Gladwell talks about the front work that goes into the "overnight success"
Dave Hill says:
I’ve read all of Gladwell’s books – good reading for after hours or a weekend. Nothing that will change your immediate situation. Gladwell’s Secret to Success – put in 10,000 hours of hard work, be in the right place at the right time, and know people who can help you along the way. In Smovin – just go do it (10,000 times).
4 December 2009