tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post1771190242443890773..comments2024-03-19T18:51:58.496-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: The Lessons of Outliers, Pt. 1H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-71507144165663778942009-12-11T14:07:26.694-06:002009-12-11T14:07:26.694-06:00I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed t...I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed the book reading. I've said it countless times to my peers, family and close friends that there is really a lot to know! Who would have ever thought that so many little aspects of your life simple as the day, time and year you were born will have an impressionable effect on your success! This author, Malcolm Glad well, whom I'd never heard of before this book being brought to my attention, is absolutely wonderful. His outlook and a lot of his theoretical findings make more than sense. I have even told my friends as Christmas gifts to get Blink and The Tipping Point, which are two of his other works. I'm so inspired and eager to hear more about the things we pay less attention to but have such a lasting impact.b.jefferynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-24879008861007328432009-12-09T17:30:07.334-06:002009-12-09T17:30:07.334-06:00One of my favorite parts of the book was the 10,00...One of my favorite parts of the book was the 10,000 hour rule. I remember reading about the differences between a master violinist and a violinist who was only in a small orchestra. The difference was the number of hours each of them spent practicing and honing their skill. Being an athlete, this part really hit me when I read it. One of my coaches used to tell us, "There's nothing 1000 repititions won't fix." As I read this section of the book I couldn't help bu think back a couple years and remember my coaches words of wisdom. The whole part of this chapter inspired me to better myself and to work on improving my volleyball skills.<br /><br />Jamie MuellerUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775962668498604047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-80784813331852631412009-12-09T12:07:34.869-06:002009-12-09T12:07:34.869-06:00This book was so interesting that I finished the b...This book was so interesting that I finished the book within a few days of receiving it.<br />In the first part, I think the thing that stood out most for me was accumulative advantage. It's not fair that people aren't given a chance to succeed or aren't given a "gifted" label simply because they have less mental/athletic abilities than there peers due to being months younger than them. <br />The book mentions how a lot of pro baseball players are born in August, and fewer in July, simply because August is the cut off date. I think it's unfair that those kids are seen as bad at something just because of a size disadvantage. If given the time and effort of the older, they can be just a brilliant.<br />My sister was born in October. She always talking about how she wished she started school earlier--at 5, not 6. She sees it as a disadvantage because people born in early '91 have already graduated. What she doesn't understand is she was given a huge advantage because she is one of the oldest in her grade, and not the youngest. I wonder how they decided the academic age cut. Right now, I feel sorry for all the kids born in June. The system needs to be overhaul its not fair that something like age would decide whether or not you're place in gifted classes.Katie D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-88970305067030833132009-12-09T10:14:27.532-06:002009-12-09T10:14:27.532-06:00Whilst this book has opened my eyes to some of the...Whilst this book has opened my eyes to some of the circumstances surrounding success, I find that I agree with most of the critics. Most agree that this book oversimplifies some social phenomena. Another thing I didn't like is it's almost constant focus on American subjects. I found it unbalanced, as success is something universal.Chris jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-25749873289918267642009-12-08T16:28:07.640-06:002009-12-08T16:28:07.640-06:00The Outliers book has not only open my eyes to unf...The Outliers book has not only open my eyes to unforseen things but my mind as well. I know for me in order to make good grades I have to work harder and study harder than some people.I completely agree with S. Curry because most of the time geniuses are smart when it come to the books, but most of them lack the element of common sense. I feel when you are "average" you are more well rounded because you tend not to take things for granted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-25240597658934592042009-12-07T22:46:47.005-06:002009-12-07T22:46:47.005-06:00I really enjoyed reading this book to this point, ...I really enjoyed reading this book to this point, it opens my eyes wider on my life and future goals and plans.Alot of people in this book started with nothing but ended up with something which lets me know that there is hope, and not just for m,e but for everyone.People need family support, it's very crucial in becoming succcesful, but what do you do when you have a dysfunctional family? It's hard trying to become successful when there is no one to turn to for help.It's so easy to play the blame game but there is no one to blame but your self.Whatever obstacle is in your way you need to find a solution to the problem. People just need to be more serious about their accomplishments. In reading this book I learned that all changes can be made starting with me. I have to look within my self to find happiness. I have to want to be successful and not be scared to work hard fot it. Quiting is so easy, but sticking with you'r dream/goal is hard work and it takes alot of dedication. I have the key to my future. It can be made hard or it can be made easy.Taleah Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-20831563004856118932009-12-07T18:20:01.379-06:002009-12-07T18:20:01.379-06:00The chapter that sticks out the most for me is the...The chapter that sticks out the most for me is the "10,000 hour rule." What I recieved from this chapter is about how to stay dedicated to your craft whatever that might be. Also this chapter brings back a saying that my grandmother used to say "you get out of life what you put into it". In reading this chapter that made the saying stick even deeper in my mind. <br />I enjoy reading this book,but at times it seems its all about the class of people you where raised in. That is the only thing I seem to disagree with because whatever class you come from doen't to much matter, your life and how you become successful is solely on your attitude and outlook on life.Vanessa Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-50485598976230825172009-12-03T11:42:42.834-06:002009-12-03T11:42:42.834-06:00I like how this book approaches successful people ...I like how this book approaches successful people from different points of view. It doesn't just take skill or a certain level of genius to become successful. There are other factors that come into play regarding success like background family and even luck. I find it engaging to learn that successful people don't get to where they are purely by themselves. They have the support of others (family, friends, instructors, etc) to guide them. I feel that people often emphasize the power of the individual to the degree that they alone became successful without any help. That isn't the case and this book exemplifies that.Lauren Leohnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-70963228627057314702009-12-02T14:46:20.497-06:002009-12-02T14:46:20.497-06:00Now that we are halfway through the book, the thin...Now that we are halfway through the book, the thing that stands out to me the most is the "rags to riches" aspect. A lot of individuals in this book put it tons of hard work and effort to earn what they now possess. This interests me the most because I have close family members that share the same stories of success, so I can relate between the book and reality.Janssen Shawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-37456726783184778892009-11-30T21:59:02.441-06:002009-11-30T21:59:02.441-06:00One thing that sticks out to me in this book is ho...One thing that sticks out to me in this book is how Gladwell explains that you don't have to be a genius to be successful in life. Many things take much more than being smart to be successful at. Continuous hard work is something that will make a lot of people successful. I particularly like how it was explained that where you come from, does not have to effect where you can end up. I really liked that because I know so many people that use that excuse so that they don't have to succeed. I've always felt if there was a will there was a way. I honestly think some people are comfortable with not being successful and other are actually scared of what they may become if they just put a little effort into what their doing. This is a very inspiring book, and gives a lot of motivation.Keondra Walkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-10192627824484908782009-11-30T21:31:57.276-06:002009-11-30T21:31:57.276-06:00First I would like to say that I'm sorry for m...First I would like to say that I'm sorry for my late post.<br /><br />The first section of Outliers was interesting. People using their skills but more importantly perfecting their skills to be successful. The theory that a person has to practice or work for 10,000 hours to be successful is overwhelming and a bit outlandish but I do not think that it is entirely true. Many young people are successful and wise beyond their years. It is wisdom not time that regulates success.<br /><br />It is also interesting learning about the stories behind successful people. They all began from humble beginnings showing that everyone can be successful. The lessons that can be learned from Outliers are most valuable for life.Katrina Sivelsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-84391457805424794702009-11-30T01:37:09.406-06:002009-11-30T01:37:09.406-06:00I think that we need to focus more on practical in...I think that we need to focus more on practical intelligence. I feel that people with practical intelligence are the most successful and being in college, i feel that offering classes that can give students a higher level of degree with practical intelligence will give the students an advantage in the work field after college. I feel that Analytic intelligence is overrated and being realistic, i feel that students do not use 75% of what we learn in class. Real life situations and experience makes it easier for people to success.Roanda Maldonadonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-76310067435146501292009-11-29T23:11:37.958-06:002009-11-29T23:11:37.958-06:00Glennda Lyles
Outliers has given many life long l...Glennda Lyles<br /><br />Outliers has given many life long lessons for the recipe for success. The lessons that stood out the most to me was the importance of practice and meaningful work. As a college student, I found both of these lessons to be useful. Its important for me to not only just study hard but equally important for me to increase the amount of time spent. The lesson of meaningful work is also vital to a person's success. I will soon be making career decisions and the lesson about "meaningful work" reminded me of how important it is to pursue a career that has the three components of meaningful work: autonomy, complexity, and a connection between effort and reward.Glennda Lylesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-51559207318835103242009-11-29T22:02:21.840-06:002009-11-29T22:02:21.840-06:00Gladwell really touches on the fact that having th...Gladwell really touches on the fact that having the brains isn't always the key to success. There are many other factors that compile to truly be successful. Determination is the start, but what you do from there will be the result. Chris Langan was a guiness, however that didn't make him successful. I tend to doubt myself at times. I think I am smart, however only through working for it. Some people have a natural ability to comprehend and expand on information much faster than others. On the contrary, other people have to instill information into their brain numerous times before they become a master at it. Going through the process of instillment is simply work ethic. Ultimately having the willingness to do what it takes to succeed will have a much greater impact than just "knowing the stuff." Gladwell has done an excellent job of getting this across.TaNeal Wallshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681476794525407384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-29241025191590849362009-11-29T15:07:12.931-06:002009-11-29T15:07:12.931-06:00This book is empowering in that it chronicles many...This book is empowering in that it chronicles many instances in which people have started with meager means and achieved success. It’s reassuring in that with determination, intellect, and integrity it is possible to achieve your goals. <br /> Although there are many geniuses in the world, I think it is important to acknowledge that it is not genius alone that makes people successful. Initiative and a dependable support system have proven to be key ingredients in attaining great things.Paris Owensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-74239679467730810582009-11-28T23:59:12.696-06:002009-11-28T23:59:12.696-06:00What has stood out to me is the combination of mea...What has stood out to me is the combination of meaningful work and the 10,000 hour rule. If we only commit ourselves to one of them we won't be as successful as possible. Spending 10,000 hours doing something that has no purpose will only give me a purposeless skill. If I'm doing meaningful work and i don't spend the required hours practicing, then I'll have done meaningful work but not enough to be recognized. Something i also thought was interesting was the hockey player example where most of the "best" players were born in January, February, and March. Gladwell determined that potentially they weren't necessarily better than any of the other months' kids, they were just older and slightly better at the time because of the cutoff date. The other kids were told they weren't good enough when they would've been just as or even better than the January, February, and March kids if given the same opportunity. What struck home for me is that too often we're told we can't do this or that before we even have the chance to try and do it. We as a society should encourage instead of discourage and create opportunity not based off the present but the potential.Wesley Sloannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-37811727651510147822009-11-28T11:26:22.981-06:002009-11-28T11:26:22.981-06:00Tiawana Thomas
I think that there's some trut...Tiawana Thomas<br /><br />I think that there's some truth to all of these issues. The bottom line for me is that you have to be motivated to be dedicated to be committed to be a hard worker. It is true that have a family history of success is an advantage, developing practical intelligence is and advantage, have followed the 10,000 hours rule gives a person an advantage of becoming the expert. But to me, it takes self-will to want the potential that others see in you if you don't always see those things in yourself. So, I would say that meaningful work would have to be a big issue for me. If you choose to do something that you enjoy then, you will never feel like you have to work. For me becoming an educator makes me feel as if I will not have to spend the rest of my life working. Even though the pay isn't as much as I would love for it to be, I'm fulfilled seeing the end results of enlightening young minds.tiawanathomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782595323104647324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-34483435134485075962009-11-27T12:10:35.934-06:002009-11-27T12:10:35.934-06:00The 10,000 hour rule is a very interesting theory....The 10,000 hour rule is a very interesting theory. It states that if you practice for at least 10,000 hours you will master your passion. That mean that you put 416.67 dedicated days of nothing but practicing what you love to do and you will be the one of best at what you do. This is true in some cases, but not for all. As Nia Williams stated in her post, "Practice makes perfect." That is what we are all taught when growing up and learning new things, however, it's wrong. The correct saying should be, "Perfect practice makes perfect." For example, when you are at practice for a sport or anything, you go over plays a million times. Why? To perfect it. You can learn a play by reading it and do it to the best of your knowledge, but that doesn't mean you did it correct and it worked. You go over plays and practice to perfect what needs to be perfected. So yes, practice does make perfect, but it has to be perfect practice. A good example of a failure of the 10,000 hour theory is Shaq and free throws. Shaq has probably shot way over 10,000 free throws in his lifetime and has probably spent an great amount of time trying to at least get good at free throws, not even perfect. But, he just doesn't have the ability or capability to shoot them very well. So you can apply this theory to a lot of success stories, but you can also apply it to some non-success stories.dominic williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8124843216348105242009-11-25T22:30:06.747-06:002009-11-25T22:30:06.747-06:00Erik Sanders
I think what stands out to me the mo...Erik Sanders<br /><br />I think what stands out to me the most is the research Gladwell as done surrounding the 10,000 hour rule. From professional athletes, to musicians, and even computer programmers, Gladwell has demonstrated that it takes about 10,000 hours of dedication to master your craft. Even people who are supposed "phenoms" put in the necessary 10,000 hours to become the best at what they do.<br /><br />Knowing this, I really want to push myself to work harder, to go in for extra practice, in order to master the art of nursing. An hour here and an hour there can really go a long way in the pursuit of becoming the best you can be. Malcolm Gladwell demonstrates this notion in the OutliersUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011380555244493965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-63670900148033000392009-11-24T20:10:12.375-06:002009-11-24T20:10:12.375-06:00Adam Schneider
Reading "Outliers" has be...Adam Schneider<br />Reading "Outliers" has been an interesting experience for me. I have never been apart of an open forum style discussion before. I definitely like the way people put their effort into their posts. It is nice for me to read other people's thoughts on each topic or chapter to give me a different perspective and interpenetration. <br /><br />As far as the book goes, I was very skeptical at first and thought it could be a waste of time. I was wrong! Now that the readings have started, I realize that this book contains interesting perspectives on many of the challenging aspects of everyday life and development. I like the format of the book and how it is not preaching to me but merely giving interesting insights into the different topics covered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-69398806056761447342009-11-22T13:37:33.956-06:002009-11-22T13:37:33.956-06:00I had only heard the term outlier defined in a sta...I had only heard the term outlier defined in a statistics class but when I heard the word applied to humans I was inclined to hear more about it. One of the lessons I learned from Gladwell is working smarter instead of harder. I believe this book has brought each of us closer to success. <br /><br />sent via iPhone 3gsKacee Aldridgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-59132095085364043852009-11-20T18:41:38.173-06:002009-11-20T18:41:38.173-06:00The way that so many people in this book started w...The way that so many people in this book started with nothing reminds me of my parents. When they came to America with nothing, the only thing they had was belief in their abilities, and the same opportunities as everyone else. They didn't hav money or status to help them along, they did everything on their own. Even though the people in the book and my parents were in different situations, they both had to start from the bottom and work up. People who take initiative and have ambition can do anything. It kind of gives me hope for the future, that even if getting in to grad school doesn't work, no matter what something will work out if I focus on something and am determined to get it. When Joe Flom didn't get a job at the firm he wanted, he worked at a new firm. Even though it wasn't what he wanted he still ended up with success. If Joe Flom can work his way up, and my parents can work their ways up, I know if I am ambitious and determined I can do it as well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422155394826239878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-41096914158607515632009-11-19T22:29:48.195-06:002009-11-19T22:29:48.195-06:00I'm not sure I buy into the concept of Outlier...I'm not sure I buy into the concept of Outliers. I believe that each person chooses his or her own path in life. Although no one starts out on the same level of playing field, every individual can make things happen for himself. <br /><br />k phouangmalayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-17875661618773908152009-11-19T16:16:43.967-06:002009-11-19T16:16:43.967-06:00I think that people need to realize that it takes ...I think that people need to realize that it takes more than just intelligence to be successful. There are so many people in the world that are smart but do not want to take the time to focus and set goals for themselves. The reason for this could be one of many, such as lack of opportunity. If there was a way to give everyone the chance and tools they needed everyone could be more successful.Charnelle Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614146837008283123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-40279922173180302502009-11-19T08:18:53.550-06:002009-11-19T08:18:53.550-06:00This book as really put things into perspective fo...This book as really put things into perspective for me. I felt kind of cheated at the beginning of the book because of not having maybe an opportunity like Bill Gates or not being born in the right month or year or even having the ability to practice something for 10,000 hours however now I realize even more that I really need to look at every oppportunity that I have been given or that I can take and really pay closer attention to this. In the end I believe that we do have a choice and that hard work does really pay off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com