1. Intelligence Quotient Genius
Common misconceptions
Success and IQ Natural Talent
Relationship between
Works only up to a point IQ Necessary for success
Measurable Inside us
Doesn't translate into advantage Additional IQ points 120 IQ Level
Real-world From our parents
Possibility
Not a random act Timing Comes from Particular opportunities
Circumstances Time In history
Predictable & Powerful set of Arises out of
Opportunities Particular place
Persistence Success Where & When we grew up Makes a difference
Stubbornly persevering Doggedness Upbringing What your parents did for a living
Function of
Give up Learn hard
Outliers: The Story of Success
Most people Make sense of something Willingness to work hard
- Malcolm Gladwell
After a few tries Cultural Legacy Allow them Work hard
Stand before kings Make sense of the world In ways others cannot
They did it all by themselves Look like People Lucky Opportunities Circumstances of your upbringing
In Reality Just harder
Outliers
Hidden advantages Don't work Than everyone else
10,000 Hours or Practice People at the very top
Extraordinary opportunities Benefit from Much harder
Cultural legacies Work Much, much harder
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