| Description |
309, 10, 12 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Note |
Originally published: New York : Little, Brown, 2008. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-296) and index. |
| Note |
Includes discussion questions. |
| Summary |
Identifies the qualities of successful people, maintaining that culture, family, and idiosyncratic factors can have a decisive impact on shaping high achievers, |
| Contents |
Introduction: The Roseto mystery -- Opportunity. The Matthew effect (Matthew 25:29) -- The 10,000 hour rule -- The trouble with geniuses -- The three lessons of Joe Flom -- Legacy. Harlan, Kentucky -- The ethnic theory of plane crashes -- Rice paddies and math tests -- Marita's bargain -- A Jamaican story. |
| Subject |
Successful people.
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Success.
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Achievement.
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Social Environment.
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Famous Persons.
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| Standard No. |
728687215 |
| ISBN |
9780316017930 (pbk.) |
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0316017930 (pbk.) |
| OCLC # |
548634233 |
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