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“Some people look like they sound better than they actually sound, because they look confident and have good posture," once musician, a veteran of many auditions, says. "Other people look awful when they play but sound great. Other people have that belabored look when they play, but you can't hear it in the sound. There is always this dissonance between what you see and hear" (p.251).”

Quote by Malcolm Gladwell

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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

Malcolm Gladwell investigates how people make decisions in a split second, often without conscious thought, and how these 'blink' decisions can be both beneficial and detrimental. more

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Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist and author known for his insightful analysis of social psychology and business. His works explore the psychological mechanisms behind human behavior, decision-making, and success. more

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