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Summary Of The Outliers By Malcolm Gladwell

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People may conclude that we control our destiny, while other think that our success is foredestined by our natural talents. Which is more reasonable? David Epstein and Malcolm Gladwell take two different approaches on this subject. David Epstein, the author of The Sports Gene, a non-fiction article, believes that innate talent has more effect than athletic practice. On the other hand, Malcolm Gladwell, the writer of the Outliers: The Story of Success, also a non-fiction article, disagrees and concluded that practice is more important than innate talent. Accompanied by evidence and rationalization, Gladwell structures a more reasonable argument that humans control their own destinies with hard work and practice than Epstein supports the opposing …show more content…

Donald Thomas, a student at Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri, beat Lindenwood's University record for high jump with little to no practice (Epstein 5). Thomas began competing against the best professional jumpers in the world (Epstein 6). Thomas versed Stefan Holm, the reigning Olympic champion, with many hours of practice (Epstein 6). In the end, Thomas "was crowned the 2007 world champion," and was very close in breaking the world record (Epstein 7). Epstein later stating, that in 2008 Thomas was examined by Ishikawa, a researcher from the Neuromuscular Research Center (Epstein 7). Ishikawa noted that Thomas was born with a giant Achilles tendon (Epstein 7). Epstein then citing, Gary Hunter, exercise physiologist, stated that the longer Achilles tendon gives Thomas more compression, causing him to jumper higher (Epstein 7). Epstein finally writing, one can increase the Achilles tendon stiffness by training, which totally seems to contradict his idea (Epstein 8). Although Epstein supports his ideas, he only focuses on only one sport, high jumping, and goes against his own claim. This doesn’t provide satisfactory support that our destiny is already determined based on our

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A smart person majoring in history and anthropology, he declines an offer from a school, “He was offered membership in Phi Beta Kappa but declined, insisting that titles and honors are irrelevant” (Krakauer 16). McCandless decides that the services of school and society have no impact on his fate in life. Krakauer includes this important information because it is strange for a smart person to make a claim like this. Epstein uses facts and research in his excerpt to find what got Thomas all the way to be a champion, “. . . [A] longer Achilles tendon allows an athlete to get more power from what’s caked the “stretch shortening cycle,” basically compression” (Epstein 7).

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Pod Cast Malcom Gladwell is author of Outliers The story of success. Gladwell speaks on success how circumstances may out come your success but that may not be that case. Tony Robbins a motivational speaker, author, and philanthropist. Robbins doesn’t see circumstances as a determined factor.

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The Wes Moore’s Success Can a person's successfulness really depend on on the way they were raised and environment they live in? Many argue that a person’s nature, other wise known as their physical surroundings, could affect how successful someone could become in their future. Others argue that it is a person's nurture that determine their successfulness. In “The Other Wes Moore,” Wes Moore, the author, and the other Wes Moore share the same name and similar lives, but only one manifested himself into a successful life. How did only one Wes Moore manage to make his life successful?

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In “The Sports Gene,” David Epstein analyzes the effect of biology on great athletic abilities. Through the use of various scientific studies about athletic performance, Epstein presents a new take on the nature-versus-nurture debate. The writer uses several anecdotes, studies, and expert quotes from all over the world, in order to make the convincing case that the cause of athletic achievement varies between individuals. The novel presents its case through many in depth discussions on interesting topics, including the way muscle development is affected by genes and how athletic bodies have become more specialized. Epstein describes his own tales as well, including his college running career at Columbia University, his trip to the Arctic Circle,

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There is one thing that every person wants to know throughout their life. Our destiny and whether we have the ability to make it successful or if natural abilities predetermine it for us. Many different authors and scientist have argued this question for years. Authors Malcolm Gladwell and David Epstein found one another on contrasting sides of the subject. Malcolm Gladwell, author of "Outliers", concluded that humans have more control over their success in life.

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Rhetorical Analysis Writer, Annie Dillard, in her narrative essay, “It’s Not Talent; It’s Just Work,” opposes the idea of talent and instead argues that greatness is achieved by working hard and using discipline to hone in on abilities. In Annie Dillard’s “It’s Not Talent; It’s Just Work”, she effectively constructs her argument that talent is not crucial for triumph but is achieved through great effort as well as using discipline to enhance abilities by using logical appeals, personal anecdotes, and repetition. Her purpose is to reach out to an audience who believes that success is natural due to one’s talent. Dillard opens her essay about hard work being the key to success by emphasizing logically that any great accomplishment takes work

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Many people believe that fate is determined by natural ability, while others believe that one's destiny is determined by themselves. So, innate talent or preparation? Authors David Epstein and Malcolm Gladwell have opposing views on this topic. David Epstein, the author of The Sports Gene, says that natural ability is linked to success, rather than preparation and training. However, Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers: The Story of Success, concludes that achievement is the result of preparation and not just innate talent.

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Also in "The Sports Gene" he had semblance of the back arch that every other pro jumpers does he would have shattered the world record. If Thomas wants to beat the world record he has to try really hard to deserve to beat the world record. So its his decision, if he wants to beat the world record he need to think about what he wants to do. No one is going to choose for him its going to be his future so its up to him what he wants to do.

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Michael connects his success to his training, rather than the stereotype that any African American male has exceptional athletic talent as he has displayed that his African American genetics is not associated with his athletic

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In general, people believe that talent for sports or music is inherited, and no effort is needed to be extraordinary. Throughout history, in fact, there were several examples of people who could perform outstandingly in these areas, such as Mozart, the music composer. However, it is agreed that the more people practice, the superior results they will achieve. Analyzing the examples of Michael Jordan and Oscar, who became famous basketball players, it is possible to verify that people can learn how to become an excellent, and not only good, sportsmen.

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Malcom Gladwell, the author of The Outliers, analyzes the factors to success based on real-life example. Through statistical facts and logical reasoning, he attempts to prove how success is more than just hard work and being intelligent. He supports his arguments with accurately calculated statistical facts to gain the trust of his audience and to work towards 2proving his points. Gladwell determines the reasons of success by comparing well-known successful people and finding commonalities between those people. Gladwell does not believe anyone can be a self-made man.

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Intrinsic factors critically considered when people think about the main components of success. However, Malcolm Gladwell, a famous writer, contradicts this tendency through the book, Outliers. The book, Outliers insists that extrinsic factors define success rather than the intrinsic ones. Nonetheless, Gladwell himself goes against the topic of Outliers in his assertion: “if you work hard enough and assert yourself, and use your mind and imagination, you can shape the world to your desires (Gladwell, 2008).” The assertion implies that individuals could achieve success only with those intrinsic factors.

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Gladwell’s Argument in Outliers Success is a concept that is constantly altered and has a different meaning from person to person. The stereotypical definition of success would be someone who has a high-paying job or is in the upper-class. Malcolm Gladwell, the author of Outliers: The Story of Success, approaches the concept of success in a different and unique way. Gladwell discusses how opportunities, cultural legacy, and hard work all coincide with each other to produce real success. He uses mostly logic and multiple unrelated anecdotes to support and provide evidence for his statements.

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Outliers, written by Malcolm Gladwell, is an informational book regarding the intricacies of success and how it comes to fruition in individuals. Outliers has served to teach students the means of being successful and the importance of seizing opportunities as they come. Personally, Outliers has changed my views of success in numerous ways. Before reading said book, I had always assumed people who were naturally talented or had specific privileges were the only ones who could get far. However, Gladwell’s writing has informed me that anyone, if they are prepared to work hard, can reach their goals.

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