Psychology of Achievement (Part 3 of 4)
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Complete video at: fora.tv Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell uses The Beatles as an example to question the existence of genuine musical prodigies. He attributes a large measure of the band’s success to the experience they gained while playing as the house band for a strip club in Hamburg, Germany. —— Readers of Malcolm Gladwell’s New Yorker articles, reviews, and profiles know him to be an author of wide-ranging curiosity about the world and the way it works. His choice of subject matter ranges from the psychology of athletes in pressure situations to the salesman who masterminded the popularity of the George Foreman Grill. What sets Gladwell’s writing apart is his use of research in fields such as epidemiology, behavioral psychology, and other social sciences. His ability to incorporate ideas from these fields in a manner that is both relevant and understandable makes Gladwell a unique, cutting-edge journalist. In his most recent work, Outliers: The Story of Success, Gladwell explores what makes the most famous and successful individuals different. Throughout the book, Gladwell’s intelligence and fresh perspective synthesize divergent ideas in order to make a broader point about the way our culture works – City Arts & Lectures Malcolm Gladwell has been a staff writer with The New Yorker since 1996. From 1987 to 1996, he was a reporter with the Washington Post, where he covered business, science, and then served as the newspaper’s New York City bureau chief. He is …
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mateo3470 said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 4:59 am
People like Malcolm Gladwell are convincing too many mediocre people that they aren’t. Life is too short to listen to these false promises. He doesn’t do his math homework. He doesn’t tell you about the million failures for each success.
Secrectus said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 5:32 am
@KingHenryXI I have to pick up Coyle’s books and read it when I have time. Some of the evidence in the book wasn’t complete hearsay (there was some) and from what I read, he never did commit post-hoc fallacy. I may have missed some so let me know if I missed anything.
johnnieconcrete said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 5:44 am
The fact that success equals practice seems to be a very hard pill for a lot of people to swallow. Most people would rather blame ‘fate’ for their shortcomings instead of accepting the fact that they are too lazy to make a conscious effort to change their lives.
KingHenryXI said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 6:10 am
I wouldn’t agree with either until I saw Coyle’s sourcing. But I’m more inclined to side with Coyle on this one.
KingHenryXI said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 7:03 am
@Secrectus To assume his sources are in any way shape or form credible because he used them is non-sense. Conboy’s argument that he takes nothing but anecdotal evidence and cherry-picked studies is a lot more valid a statement and justifiable than hoping his sources be legitimate.
Although Gladwell’s, along with Daniel Coyle’s findings (his a lot more scientifically objective ie) neuroscience is better than pseudo-psychology) reveal the same truth….
Secrectus said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 7:48 am
@conboy11 To define such a subjective topic is not easy and we are often left with anecdotal evidence. Gladwell went through the trouble of documenting his sources, which I would hope to be legitimate. If you think his points are biased or illegitimate, what, in your opinion, would you add to the list of points or proof?
ShelterDogs said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 8:02 am
@winstono75 Are you implying that Gladwell thinks that it was only because of Hamburg that The Beatles became as great as they did? You’d really need to read the book. This video isn’t even two minutes long.
conboy11 said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 9:00 am
Pop psychologist spouting pseudoscience – his ideas about success and talent largely belittle those who have achieved anything. No one seems to strongly object to the idea that chance plays into success, but he takes it to such an extreme to appeal to the egalitarian left-wing populace. His books are filled with anecdotal evidence backed by cherry-picked studies and the like. Great reads for the most part, but the ideas aren’t well-thought out. He has an eye for interesting stories I’ll say that
beradification said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 9:25 am
silly pop culture author
TheFDrScAnLoN said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 10:18 am
Yeah, I read that Lil Kim actually worked harder than The Beatles did. she worked on performing since she was in the womb. She had mastered the art of performing sexual favors by the time she was born, and form the age of 1 second until she was signed, she had sucked random cox for the 10,000 hrs. needed for success. I worked out the melody for 14,000,000 rap songs in 16 seconds today.If anyone needs chord charts,shit on some music paper, and mold a lot of 1/4 notes in straight lines-fuck rap
TheFDrScAnLoN said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 10:40 am
Yeah, I read that Lil Kim actually worked harder than The Beatles did. she worked on performing since she was in the womb. She had mastered the art of performing sexual favors by the time she was born, and form the age of 1 second until she was signed, she had sucked random cox for the 10,000 hrs. needed for success. I worked out the melody for 14,000,000 rap songs in 16 seconds today.If anyone needs chord charts,shit on some music paper, and mold a lot of 1/4 notes in straight lines-fuck rap
winstono75 said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 11:12 am
A lot of bands have played under conditions like the Beatles did in Hamburg.
lcozzarelli said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 12:12 pm
@AnywayJosh And this is a bestselling revelation?
TheMslara26 said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 1:02 pm
they worked hard of course, but they also all had a lot of talent. and the timing was right.
BrooklynRagtag said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 1:31 pm
@number1trumpet The fact that you don’t know what I’m talking about just illustrates my point. There isn’t a single well-known jazz musician who doesn’t understand these concepts.
Most of my “learnin” happened outside of school and it’s gotten me a career in music and a chance to play with musical heroes of mine. From a life spent playing music, I should tell you something. Your family and friends will always tell you its good. I’m trying to help you. You need to practice. Take it or leave it.
number1trumpet said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 2:23 pm
@Brokesaggybag “Shed some rhythmic groupings”, “transcribe”?? Does anybody know what this guy is going on about? Sounds like some East-coast, smarty pants, liberal talk. Hey man, I have hundreds of fans here are on youtube. What’s all your fancy book learnin’ got you?
Also, it’s not ego if you know you are good and all your friends and family say so too.
BrooklynRagtag said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 3:07 pm
@number1trumpet Listen man. I’m going to be honest. I live in New York, play music professionally, and hold a masters degree in Jazz Performance. I’ve played plenty of free jazz and plenty of modern jazz with heavy people. You need to practice. Shed some rhythmic groupings, practice on your instrument, practice interacting as a band, listen to other people’s music, transcribe, train your ears. The stuff you are playing isn’t soulful. Your ego is getting in the way of actually getting better.
number1trumpet said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 3:49 pm
@GoTakaShitzz Some people here are just jealous of the fact that I’m in a kick-ass band. I advise you guys stop leaving comments on youtube and use that time to study my band’s videos. Then some day you might sound as good as we do.
GHOSTakaOzz said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 4:14 pm
@AnywayJosh your 100% right man
GHOSTakaOzz said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 4:14 pm
@number1trumpet I hate to break it to you but your music sucks. Practice makes perfect,scales are equally as important as spending seperate time playing without,and anyone who posts a video on youtube gets anywhere from 100s to a few thousand views usually. why doesn’t your trumpet player pick up a 6 string and start singing. We have such a lack of good rock music out right now. I’m in a band. I play n sing
number1trumpet said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 5:13 pm
@AnywayJosh I disagree. You don’t have to waste your time practicing boring scales and exercises to get good. Just play it the way you hear it in your head and people will appreciate your authenticity. It’s called playing soulfully. Check out a few of my videos for examples.
We don’t fuss about technique or theory and we still get thousands of views!
AnywayJosh said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 5:45 pm
@lcozzarelli Do dont just pick up a instrument and your either talented or not talented, you have to practice and have the determination. If you dont have patience then you will give up and not get good/talented.
waspy89 said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 6:32 pm
Interesting observation but that’s always been part of the game when it came to pop bands. They might have toured for 5 years barely making enough money to buy food or gas with but once they make it, the image they project is “I was goofing off and next thing you know I’m a rock star”. It’s part of the appeal because it lets some teenage dream it can happen to them too.
lcozzarelli said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 6:49 pm
@FCKWDedektiv I have read his books. I liked “Tipping Point”, Blink was OK, this one sucked. Can you tell me of any other ‘scientists’ specializing in this field? I’d be curious to read their work.
FCKWDedektiv said,
Wrote on May 17, 2011 @ 7:12 pm
@lcozzarelli
or is he just really good at bullsh*tting people into believing he knows what he’s talking about?
—> one is for sure, you´re good into doing like that…really.
you don´t understand ANYTHING about what he´s saying… so I think you aren´t competent to discuss about this subject. instead of writing useless stuff, sit down and read some books…especially of Malcom Gladwell and other scientists of this field.