Practice makes success
Hardcover, 309 pages, Published November 18th 2008 by Little, Brown and Company (first published 2008)
There is no doubt that Malcolm Gladwell has a curious and exploratory mind. He delves into the mystery of how and why people seemingly become an ‘overnight’ success.
Gladwell unpacks how several people and groups obtained success looking at the common denominators and the circumstances that led up to how they developed into an ‘instant’ success. It is interesting read and in a way states the bleeding obvious. That practice, practice and more practice, sprinkled with opportunity and support will help develop success. It is that simple, the theory that is being presented.
As I read the book and case study after case study was used to demonstrate Gladwell’s theory and at one stage I wanted to say stop. I get it, no one is an overnight success and you have made that clear. I am not sure I needed another 200 odd pages to keep making that point even clearer.
I did notice that there were no women mentioned as the primary success in any of these case studies. Not sure why this is the case.
This is an interesting read, there is some insights and some moments to make you ponder. If you are someone who thinks that success just happens for some people magically then this book will be a revelation to you. If you know that success comes from hard work and finding those opportunities then this book will only confirm what you know.
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