In the previous chapters of Outliers, Gladwell establishes that in order to be successful we must put in the requisite time and effort. In addition we must have determination and a willingness to take advantage of our “accumulative advantages”. “The Trouble with Geniuses” expands on this premise by linking hard work and opportunity with the threshold idea, that in order to be successful in life we just have to be good enough. We must learn how to use “practical intelligence” and savvy in order to navigate difficult situations. It also reminds us of the importance of being motivated and ambitious.
Geniuses presents the argument that we must take advantages that we have. Gladwell presents the threshold idea which illustrates that in order for a person to succeed that we must just be good enough, because once we reach a certain threshold, being additionally talented, smarter or skilled the advantages we receive are minimal. “Once someone has reached an IQ of …show more content…
My brothers and I all went to college but did not finish under different circumstances relating to work or family with my youngest brother suffering a similar faith to Langan in college due to our mother neglecting to fill out the required financial paperwork. This story is similar to many under privileged individuals who might miss out on success due to issues that they lack control over. The threshold argument is important for us to understand the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities that we are afforded. Talent and general intelligence can only take us so far, we must also work hard, utilize savvy and know when to use practical intelligence to help navigate difficult situations in order to reach our full
Geniuses presents the argument that we must take advantages that we have. Gladwell presents the threshold idea which illustrates that in order for a person to succeed that we must just be good enough, because once we reach a certain threshold, being additionally talented, smarter or skilled the advantages we receive are minimal. “Once someone has reached an IQ of …show more content…
My brothers and I all went to college but did not finish under different circumstances relating to work or family with my youngest brother suffering a similar faith to Langan in college due to our mother neglecting to fill out the required financial paperwork. This story is similar to many under privileged individuals who might miss out on success due to issues that they lack control over. The threshold argument is important for us to understand the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities that we are afforded. Talent and general intelligence can only take us so far, we must also work hard, utilize savvy and know when to use practical intelligence to help navigate difficult situations in order to reach our full