Book Review: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell: Challenging the myth of the self-made man

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide. Outliers: The Story of Success is an engaging, thought-provoking look at the external factors that can determine an individual¿s personal success. Through a series of carefully selected anecdotes about highly successful individuals, Malcolm Gladwell sets out to disprove the myth of the self-made man by illustrating the opportunities, advantages and cultural factors that gave these ¿outliers¿ in their fields the extra boost they needed to consolidate their success. Among the book¿s key concepts are the 10 000 Hour Rule (the hours of practice necessary to become an expert) and the Matthew Effect (the idea that advantages accumulate). Outliers is a key text in the field of 21st-century popular psychology, and has sold over 1.6 million copies worldwide to date. This book review and analysis is perfect for:  ¿Students of psychology ¿Anyone with an interest in psychology ¿Anyone who wants to understand the hidden factors that determine success About 50MINUTES.COM | BOOK REVIEW The Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.