Jagjot Singh answers “Interesting anecdotes, and I'll give some...”

Jenny Phillips asked this question about Outliers: The Story of Success:

Interesting anecdotes, and I'll give some credit to anyone who challenges the myth of self-determination. But the research is sloppy and never engages meaningfully with criticisms or counter-arguments. Also, what are we to do with this analysis? The prescriptive component is notably absent.

Jagjot Singh I read this and a newer book titled "peak" at about the same time. I think both these books kind of answer the questions that the other raises. Peak i…moreI read this and a newer book titled "peak" at about the same time. I think both these books kind of answer the questions that the other raises. Peak is the prescriptive component this book was waiting for. (less)

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