A couple of researchers from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley wrote a research paper a couple of years ago that took on, what they called, the "myth of the garage." This myth goes like this: the garage "evokes the image of the lone individual who relies primarily on his or her extraordinary efforts and talent to triumph." There has been much written about the theory many people have of the deeply gifted person who overcomes great odds to achieve great things. These people just have more talent than the rest of us. As it turns out, these people don't exist. Hard work, it seems, trumps talent. In addition to hard work, it helps to have people who support and encourage you along the way.
The predominant theory of those "outliers," as Malcom Gladwell calls them, who make it big despite it all, are figments of our imagination. As you approach your career, your relationships and your future, it might help to know that if it feels like hard work, you're on the right path!
The predominant theory of those "outliers," as Malcom Gladwell calls them, who make it big despite it all, are figments of our imagination. As you approach your career, your relationships and your future, it might help to know that if it feels like hard work, you're on the right path!
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