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David Y Goliat: Desvalidos, Inadaptados Y El Arte de Luchar Contra Gigantes / David and Goliath
Malcolm Gladwell
3.82 AVERAGE
1.64k reviews for:
David Y Goliat: Desvalidos, Inadaptados Y El Arte de Luchar Contra Gigantes / David and Goliath
Malcolm Gladwell
3.82 AVERAGE
I really loved all the stories and historical examples that he used to prove his points in this book. I think it has a lot of things we can all apply in our lives and use.
So, the obvious caveat is that this is not scientifically rigorous literature. Though it is presented as something close to that.
However, the stories Gladwell tells here are absolutely fascinating and worth the read. I tore through this and loved it.
However, the stories Gladwell tells here are absolutely fascinating and worth the read. I tore through this and loved it.
This book didn't blow my mind like Gladwell's 'Blink,' but it was interesting enough. Great to hear Gladwell read it on audio. His voice is likeable, not unlike that of Ira Glass.
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I loved this book. It's true that a lot of the evidence is very anecdotal, but even if all the conclusions aren't 100 percent correct, the challenge to traditional ways of looking at things is a breath of fresh air and at the very least is worth considering.
It's an interesting concept, but Malcolm Gladwell just skimmed the surface. A couple of the major anecdotes didn't seem to fit with the theme. It's worth a skim, but not his best.
David and Goliath looks at how the little man (or weaker adversary) beats the expected winner in unexpected ways.
Gladwell offers that often the perceived weaker opponent can win whatever challenge they are facing by playing by a different set of rules. The premise being that David was a shepherd, used to fighting large animals with a sling, and not a soldier used to hand-to-hand combat like Goliath. He played by a different set of rules and ultimately defeated the giant.
The book is full of great examples from an unlikely girls basketball coach who utilized the full-court press to its full potential to tactics employed by Martin Luther King's inner circle to bring focus to the inequality in America.
As always, I enjoyed Gladwell's writing. Though toward the end of the book I felt like there was a lack of focus, but overall a good read.
Gladwell offers that often the perceived weaker opponent can win whatever challenge they are facing by playing by a different set of rules. The premise being that David was a shepherd, used to fighting large animals with a sling, and not a soldier used to hand-to-hand combat like Goliath. He played by a different set of rules and ultimately defeated the giant.
The book is full of great examples from an unlikely girls basketball coach who utilized the full-court press to its full potential to tactics employed by Martin Luther King's inner circle to bring focus to the inequality in America.
As always, I enjoyed Gladwell's writing. Though toward the end of the book I felt like there was a lack of focus, but overall a good read.
Wow! What an awesome read! I highly recommend this book to anyone who is questioning their skills and abilities and moving forward and making their dreams a reality. This book covers case studies of those who have had a disadvantage in life yet turned it around and not only made a success of their life but did something or taught something great to humanity. I loved this book!
Really makes you think. So much so that I was reading about the Irish Rebellion and started thinking about underdogs. I will certainly be picking up more books by Gladwell!
Gladwell never disappoints me and this one is one of his best. Corollaries that a mere mortal such as me could never draw, are interesting and thought provoking.