Outliers-The Story of Success is a sociological and psychological non-fiction book that discusses success and the main reasons why some people are much more successful than others . . Malcolm Gladwell explains this by dividing the book into two parts: opportunity and legacy. Opportunity explains how some people are lucky enough to be born between the months of January and March, and also includes the idea that those who are already successful will have more opportunities to improve and achieve even more success. The 10,000 hour rule supports the idea that to be successful at a certain skill, one must have practiced that skill for at least 10,000 hours. Besides the 10,000 hour rule, timing is also a major element that involves being in the right place at the right time, which leads the author to mention Bill Gates who was born in the era when programming and technology computer science were therefore emerging. sparking his interest in computers, later leading him to create Microsoft. Another point Gladwell makes is the notion that a person's education, race and ethnicity can be a factor in their success. And finally, pursuing meaningful work will lead the person to continue working with their skills and not give up. Legacy is a collection of examples that support the idea: values ​​are passed down from generation to generation, which can lead a certain group of people to be more persistent in a skill or profession. Although the author, Malcolm Gladwell, did not major in sociology or psychology in college, his credibility for Outliers comes from his background in journalism. His career in journalism began after he was rejected by every advertising agency he applied for. He is finally... middle of paper ...... equipped with such skills to succeed, there is always time to improve your business and design skills to become a successful fashion designer. Besides how this book personally encouraged him and discouraged me, it was eye-opening to see such a coincidence of birth dates among star hockey players and how Bill Gates was born by chance in the wake of computer technology . It is also very shocking to see the racial demographics behind plane crashes and the relationship between math, rice, and Asians. I'm glad I was able to read this book because despite the limitations it places on success, it provides insight into the possible reasons why some people become outliers while others remain average. Works Cited “Outliers The Story of Success” by Malcolm Gladwellhttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/18/books/18kaku.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0