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“I'm drawn again and again to obsessives. I like them. I like the idea that someone could push away all the concerns and details that make up everyday life and just zero in on one thing - the thing that fits the contours of his or her imagination. Obsessives lead us astray sometimes. Can't see the bigger picture. Serve not just the world's but also their own narrow interests. But I don't think we get progress or innovation or joy or beauty without obsessives.”

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Book:The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War
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The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War

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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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