Just finished Ch.1 What I learned is that I need to do some research on the cut off age for both school and all youth sports in my area to help my 5 month old son be as successful as possible.
Ch.2 Complete I guess a quick summary is that timing is everything, A little sad. Moving right along on page 70 of a 280 page book. This will be a breeze
I love this book! Very interesting to see how the steps toward success. I was very interested in the Matthew Effect since my sister & I started school at the age of 4 (August birthdays. It made me realize the difference (outlier?) that made it ok is that we are twins and have a built in support system.
I would like to take an IQ test, but I have a feeling I would not do very well. I am missing a few brain parts that deal with logic and spatial awareness.
I want to make my son realize that he is responsible for his own life and it's up to him to make sure things go how he wants.
Conclusion this is a very interesting book especially for parents and educators. The cultural differences and their effect on success was fascinating. I will use a lot of facts from outliers to seem smart in general conversation settings.
I agree about using facts to make me seem smart. I am always on the lookout for that kind of thing.
Seriously, this book was so thought provoking! It is shocking the extent that success is such a compilation of culture, coincidence and hard work (1000 hours!). I actually liked the intro and conclusion the most, which is very weird I realize.
Just finished Ch.1
ReplyDeleteWhat I learned is that I need to do some research on the cut off age for both school and all youth sports in my area to help my 5 month old son be as successful as possible.
Ch.2 Complete
ReplyDeleteI guess a quick summary is that timing is everything, A little sad. Moving right along on page 70 of a 280 page book. This will be a breeze
Ch.3
ReplyDeleteI want to take an IQ test, however I am a little scared. I love the idea of college admissions and being "smart enough".
Ch.4
ReplyDeleteThis chapter was genuinely sad and raises a lot of questions.
I love this book! Very interesting to see how the steps toward success. I was very interested in the Matthew Effect since my sister & I started school at the age of 4 (August birthdays. It made me realize the difference (outlier?) that made it ok is that we are twins and have a built in support system.
ReplyDeleteI would like to take an IQ test, but I have a feeling I would not do very well. I am missing a few brain parts that deal with logic and spatial awareness.
I want to make my son realize that he is responsible for his own life and it's up to him to make sure things go how he wants.
Ch.5-9
ReplyDeleteConclusion this is a very interesting book especially for parents and educators. The cultural differences and their effect on success was fascinating. I will use a lot of facts from outliers to seem smart in general conversation settings.
I agree about using facts to make me seem smart. I am always on the lookout for that kind of thing.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, this book was so thought provoking! It is shocking the extent that success is such a compilation of culture, coincidence and hard work (1000 hours!). I actually liked the intro and conclusion the most, which is very weird I realize.