“The lesson here is very simple. But it is striking how often it is overlooked. We are so caught in the myths of the best and the brightest and the self-made that we think outliers spring naturally from the earth. We look at the young Bill Gates and marvel that our world allowed that thirteen-year-old to become a fabulously successful entrepreneur. But that's the wrong lesson. Our world only allowed one thirteen-year-old unlimited access to a time sharing terminal in 1968. If a million teenagers had been given the same opportunity, how many more Microsofts would we have today?”
Quote by Malcolm Gladwell
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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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