Outliers - Chapter wise Summary and Key Takeaways 

(The story of success)



We all think that some people are born genius. But the book challenges that assumption and proves why success is the result of complex mix of internal (talent + effort) and external (age, heritage, social environment, money etc.) factors.

The main points and key takeaways for each chapter are as follows:


Chapter 1: The Matthew Effect

Chapter 2: The 10,000-Hour Rule

Chapter 3: The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1

Chapter 4: The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 2

Chapter 5: The Three Lessons of Joe Flom

Chapter 6: Harlan Kentucky

Chapter 7: The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes

Chapter 8: Rice paddies and Math tests

Chapter 9: Marita's Bargain

Epilogue: A Jamaican Story


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