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The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success
by Albert-László Barabási
Published: 2018-11-06
Hardcover : 320 pages
Hardcover : 320 pages
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"Will indelibly transform the way we all think about success." -- Alex Pentland, Toshiba Professor at MIT and author of Social Physics
An international bestseller
In the bestselling tradition of Malcom Gladwell, James Gleick, and Nate Silver, prominent professor László Barabási gives us ...
An international bestseller
In the bestselling tradition of Malcom Gladwell, James Gleick, and Nate Silver, prominent professor László Barabási gives us ...
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Introduction
"Will indelibly transform the way we all think about success." -- Alex Pentland, Toshiba Professor at MIT and author of Social Physics
An international bestseller
In the bestselling tradition of Malcom Gladwell, James Gleick, and Nate Silver, prominent professor László Barabási gives us a trailblazing book that promises to transform the very foundations of how our success-obsessed society approaches their professional careers, life pursuits and long-term goals.
Too often, accomplishment does not equal success. We did the work but didn't get the promotion; we played hard but weren't recognized; we had the idea but didn't get the credit. We convince ourselves that talent combined with a strong work ethic is the key to getting ahead, but also realize that combination often fails to yield results, without any deeper understanding as to why. Recognizing this striking disconnect, the author, along with a team of renowned researchers and some of the most advanced data-crunching systems on the planet, dedicated themselves to one goal: uncovering that ever-elusive link between performance and success.
Now, based on years of academic research, The Formula finally unveils the groundbreaking discoveries of their pioneering study, not only highlighting the scientific and mathematic principles that underpin success, but also revolutionizing our understanding of:
Why performance is necessary but not adequate * Why "Experts" are often wrong * How to assemble a creative team primed for success * How to most effectively engage our networks * and much more.
Editorial Review
An Amazon Best Book of November 2018: Did you ever wish you could break down the secret of success to a mathematical equation? It will never be that simple, but Albert-László Barabási's The Formula makes a case. This is not your run-of-the-mill self-help book for seekers of self-confidence and self-esteem. Barabási— the author of several books including Bursts: The Hidden Pattern Behind Everything We Do and Linked: The New Science of Networks—coalesces scientific and mathematical principles into Five Laws of Success, illustrating them with Gladwellian examples to demonstrate that achievement and performance, while crucial, don't necessarily lead to desired outcomes for teams and individuals. The Formula is required reading for anyone building organizations or just curious about the unseen mechanisms that propel a select few to the highest levels. —Jon Foro, Amazon Book ReviewDiscussion Questions
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