Outliers

The Story of Success

by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers examines why some people achieve exceptional success and argues that individual talent explains only part of that path. Malcolm Gladwell looks at the role of family background, cultural inheritance, the year and place of birth, and the opportunities people receive while growing up. Drawing on examples from technology, sport, music and education, the book presents achievement as the product of circumstances and chances, and encourages readers to look beyond personal traits toward the conditions that shape careers.