Gladwell's Outliers can be solely divided into opportunity and legacy, those two characteristics standing as the determining factors of success. He defines opportunity as a determining factor in that if one has more chances for success than other he is more likely to accomplish the goal, while the other would not be exposed to their ability as quite often and not be able to reach the magic number of Ten Thousand hours. For example if we were given two Olympic trainees and one is born into a household with parents that are supportive and produce an income that support their entire family, while the other trainee is in a family in which he must work and spend some his hours against his goal. With his time invested in producing something else his opportunity is at a disadvantage.
On the aspect of legacy Gladwell argues that traits are passed down from generation to generation and that specific traits contribute to one's success and achievement in specific fields. He argues the American nation is defined by the characteristic of being deferential to power/authority. Gladwell argues that such characteristic leads to leadership in sports and other athletic events, for example basketball. In basketball players assert their superiority to shy away other players and obtain the metaphorical goal. He also argues that individualism is seen in many Asian countries and can stand to explain for the overwhelming intelligence associated with such races, but the question is which of the factors is the most determining in the success of a single individual?
While both factors are inherently proven to be large determining factors in the product that is success, they are not equal counterparts. Opportunity serves as the greatest factor in one's success. Legacy brings all individuals categorized in that cohort into a specific standard, but opportunity is the factor that grains away the individuals and sorts them out based on their actual success and ability.
On the aspect of legacy Gladwell argues that traits are passed down from generation to generation and that specific traits contribute to one's success and achievement in specific fields. He argues the American nation is defined by the characteristic of being deferential to power/authority. Gladwell argues that such characteristic leads to leadership in sports and other athletic events, for example basketball. In basketball players assert their superiority to shy away other players and obtain the metaphorical goal. He also argues that individualism is seen in many Asian countries and can stand to explain for the overwhelming intelligence associated with such races, but the question is which of the factors is the most determining in the success of a single individual?
While both factors are inherently proven to be large determining factors in the product that is success, they are not equal counterparts. Opportunity serves as the greatest factor in one's success. Legacy brings all individuals categorized in that cohort into a specific standard, but opportunity is the factor that grains away the individuals and sorts them out based on their actual success and ability.