Andrés Freddy II 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.

Andrés Freddy II This is a very late answer as I am only reading the book now. From my take , the prescriptive answer/s is/are:

1. Look around what you have, where you …moreThis is a very late answer as I am only reading the book now. From my take , the prescriptive answer/s is/are:

1. Look around what you have, where you have come from and try to analyse if you've been set-up for something. (Basically, find your luck. Are you now in your dream job/business by some kind of luck of fluke? If yes then you're no different from some of the characters in the book.)

2. Having realised this opportunity that you have, which I think is the most critical step in everyone's life, seize it and runaway with it. Make the best out of it and get your 10,000 hours in.

3. On your way to 10,000 hours you might actually reach your peak. However, chances are that you'll need more experience and if what you really love has a positive contribution to humanity you'll never regret being a master at it.

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