Outliers
"Success is not a random act. It arises out of a predictable and powerful set of circumstances and opportunities."
— Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers (2008)
Introduction
| Outliers | |
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| Full title | Outliers: The Story of Success |
| Author | Malcolm Gladwell |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Success; Sociology; Social psychology |
| Genre | Nonfiction; Psychology; Sociology |
| Publisher | Little, Brown and Company |
Publication date | 18 November 2008 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback); e-book; audiobook |
| Pages | 309 |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-01792-3 |
| Goodreads rating | 4.2/5 (as of 8 November 2025) |
| Website | hachettebookgroup.com |
Chapter summary
This outline follows the Little, Brown and Company hardcover edition (2008; ISBN 978-0-316-01792-3).[1]
🏘️ Introduction – The Roseto Mystery.
I – Opportunity
📈 1 – The Matthew Effect.
⏳ 2 – The 10,000-Hour Rule.
🧠 3 – The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 1.
🧩 4 – The Trouble with Geniuses, Part 2.
⚖️ 5 – The Three Lessons of Joe Flom.
II – Legacy
🗻 6 – Harlan, Kentucky.
✈️ 7 – The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes.
🌾 8 – Rice Paddies and Math Tests.
🏫 9 – Marita’s Bargain.
🏝️ Epilogue – A Jamaican Story.
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References
- ↑ "Outliers". Hachette Book Group. Little, Brown and Company. 18 November 2008. Retrieved 8 November 2025.