BY Ray Williams Relevancy Score: 25 Wed May 27, 2009 at 2:05 PM
We all know the secret to huge success. We read about it in books, see it in movies. Malcolm Gladwell sums it up in his new book, Outliers, "our hero is born in modest circumstances and by virtue of his own grit and talent fights his way to greatness." It's the story of pop and sports stars, wealthy entrepreneurs and CEOs. There's just one problem with seeing success this way--it's not true. It's not that talent and hard work won't help you get ahead, but rather success is a result of the product of many factors--a system if you like. Our culture, our parents, our friends, our environment, our attitudes, our values the lessons in life, all contribute to success.READ»
