In chapter 3 Gladwell discusses the 10,000 hour rule. I highly agree with this term because I believe it takes lots of time to perfect a career or any kind of
talent. Just like a sport, it takes hours and hours from each day to progress to a great player. Until I read this chapter I never realized how much time I
actually used to put into a sport or homework. From personal experience, the 10,000 rule goes with why only certain students in scholarships. The people who take the time to practice/study daily are the ones who are more likely to achieve a scholarship. Most students don't take the time to become the best. This relates to what Gladwell said when she talks about how people who are great in playing an instrument will most likely make a career out of it. The next chapter tells the tale of Bill Langen, whose IQ is one of the highest in recorded history. However, he was a spectacular failure in his personal life. Gladwell explains how success is not a function of hard work or even genius but more of likability and the ability to empathize. I do agree with his theory of intelligence. You must put in the time and effort to succeed. Steve Jobs reinforces Gladwell's theory on intelligence. Steve Jobs set goals for himself starting in grade school and followed out with them. He started young and carried a steady balance of work to achieve his inventions, up to the day he died. He never stopped fighting for what was his. He put in the time and had a high IQ. This allowed him to become very successful in life. Gladwell persuades the reader by giving examples of what it is like to set a goal and achieve it. She persuades us to be the best, and that is exactly what Steve Jobs did.
talent. Just like a sport, it takes hours and hours from each day to progress to a great player. Until I read this chapter I never realized how much time I
actually used to put into a sport or homework. From personal experience, the 10,000 rule goes with why only certain students in scholarships. The people who take the time to practice/study daily are the ones who are more likely to achieve a scholarship. Most students don't take the time to become the best. This relates to what Gladwell said when she talks about how people who are great in playing an instrument will most likely make a career out of it. The next chapter tells the tale of Bill Langen, whose IQ is one of the highest in recorded history. However, he was a spectacular failure in his personal life. Gladwell explains how success is not a function of hard work or even genius but more of likability and the ability to empathize. I do agree with his theory of intelligence. You must put in the time and effort to succeed. Steve Jobs reinforces Gladwell's theory on intelligence. Steve Jobs set goals for himself starting in grade school and followed out with them. He started young and carried a steady balance of work to achieve his inventions, up to the day he died. He never stopped fighting for what was his. He put in the time and had a high IQ. This allowed him to become very successful in life. Gladwell persuades the reader by giving examples of what it is like to set a goal and achieve it. She persuades us to be the best, and that is exactly what Steve Jobs did.