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How many of you have read Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell? Do you agree with his views?

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While Gladwell tells a great narrative, I'm skeptical about some of his broader conclusions. Anecdotes don't necessarily prove his "10,000 hour rule" or make a strong case against individual merit and hard work leading to success. I'd like to see more rigorous data.

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