Introduction and Summary
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants debunks all the clichés attributed to the underdogs and giants. On the back drop of the biblical story of the mighty tumble of the warrior Goliath by the meek shepherd boy David, Malcom Gladwell breaks down how people misunderstand the true meaning of advantage and privilege.
Gladwell brings in fresh perspective and debunks all the myths and the rationale we assign to the so-called ‘clear winners’, or the Goliaths, in our lives. Citing examples of the impoverished, the dyslexic, and the victims of childhood trauma for example, he explains how these factors play motivators more than deterrents for the Davids . He talks about how potential weaknesses can be strengths. For the Goliaths, however, Gladwell says that the apparent ‘strengths’ that we think they have aren’t always a good thing, and too much of an advantage can actually be a disadvantage. The book provokes deep introspection about how challenges and winning is perceived.
Statement of Objectives of the Study
Purpose: To read and understand the how the applications of Individual Development and Leadership in a book of choice …show more content…
And upon the completion of the individual review, we discussed and studied our observations and learnings. Our findings have been coalesced in this report.
Chapter Wise Summary
David and Goliath:
In the context of the ancient story of David and Goliath , Malcom Gladwell opens discussion with the detailed account of what happened the night that the underdog defeated the giant.
Gladwell elaborates saying that what seemed to people as Goliath’s superhuman strength and advantages weren’t necessarily advantages. He tries to open the discussion with a different perspective citing that the powerful and strong to not always as privileged as they seem to be.
Chapter 1: Vivek
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants debunks all the clichés attributed to the underdogs and giants. On the back drop of the biblical story of the mighty tumble of the warrior Goliath by the meek shepherd boy David, Malcom Gladwell breaks down how people misunderstand the true meaning of advantage and privilege.
Gladwell brings in fresh perspective and debunks all the myths and the rationale we assign to the so-called ‘clear winners’, or the Goliaths, in our lives. Citing examples of the impoverished, the dyslexic, and the victims of childhood trauma for example, he explains how these factors play motivators more than deterrents for the Davids . He talks about how potential weaknesses can be strengths. For the Goliaths, however, Gladwell says that the apparent ‘strengths’ that we think they have aren’t always a good thing, and too much of an advantage can actually be a disadvantage. The book provokes deep introspection about how challenges and winning is perceived.
Statement of Objectives of the Study
Purpose: To read and understand the how the applications of Individual Development and Leadership in a book of choice …show more content…
And upon the completion of the individual review, we discussed and studied our observations and learnings. Our findings have been coalesced in this report.
Chapter Wise Summary
David and Goliath:
In the context of the ancient story of David and Goliath , Malcom Gladwell opens discussion with the detailed account of what happened the night that the underdog defeated the giant.
Gladwell elaborates saying that what seemed to people as Goliath’s superhuman strength and advantages weren’t necessarily advantages. He tries to open the discussion with a different perspective citing that the powerful and strong to not always as privileged as they seem to be.
Chapter 1: Vivek