Tuesday, September 25, 2012

p. 24-34 outliers

advantages lead to more advantages (rep squad)

arbitrary cut-off dates

quotes from economists

hockey players get a big head start

didn't start out an outlier, just started out a little bit better

where  else does the hockey example play a role?

schools

consequences? p 32

we overlook how large a role society plays

p. 33: we dont rewrite the rules

 traditional ingredients of success?

passion, talent, hard work

Sucess is random and arbitrary!

What is the good and bad news about that?

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