Reflection On The Outliers By Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell's novel The Outliers has provoked many different feelings including liberation, curiosity, and even helplessness. However, after reading this novel, the feeling of inspiration trumps all others. Throughout Gladwell’s book, he used a variety of different people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and education levels to show how they became or did not become successful. In the end, if a person was born at the right time, had the correct background, were in a specific location, and were diligent and hardworking, then according to Gladwell, they would ultimately succeed. Though this information varied from case to case it, for the most part, proved itself as a general guideline for all situations. With this in mind, I can not feel either hindered or freed by his argument because I simply do not know how my current situation and background will help me in the future. As a result, I feel inspired to take advantages of opportunities that come to me and to use my background to the best of my advantage so that I can become an outlier in my …show more content…
In all cases, people were dedicated and hard working which made them accomplish their goals along with the help of their backgrounds and opportunities in life. Though Bill Joy was innately brilliant, he would have never been a software designer without the easy access to computers at his high school and college. By looking at this it shows that being successful is not only connected with IQ levels but dedication as well. Next, Martias hectic schedule as a 12 year old inspired me to work harder by showing that there are no excuses to fail if you work hard enough.This newfound inspiration after reading this novel will hopefully allow me and other readers to become more diligent about my work as well as show me that my dreams are attainable if I am willing to put the time and effort