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Conversations about Running, Writing and History with Malcolm Gladwell
1:09:35 - 1:17:29 (07:53)
Malcolm Gladwell talks about his interactions with elite runners, his love for spy thrillers, and the history of Jewish immigrants in the garment trade in the late 19th and early 20th century.
Clips
The speaker reflects on the importance of structure and discusses the quote "uncompromising on the vision and flexible on the details".
1:09:35 - 1:11:00 (01:24)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the importance of structure and discusses the quote "uncompromising on the vision and flexible on the details". They also express envy towards a seemingly successful system and the dangers of leaving potential untapped.
ChapterConversations about Running, Writing and History with Malcolm Gladwell
Episode#168: Dissecting the Success of Malcolm Gladwell
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The fear of injury or other constraints often hold elite runners back from giving 100%, but restraint is necessary in training while racing requires letting go.
1:11:00 - 1:12:29 (01:28)
Summary
The fear of injury or other constraints often hold elite runners back from giving 100%, but restraint is necessary in training while racing requires letting go.
ChapterConversations about Running, Writing and History with Malcolm Gladwell
Episode#168: Dissecting the Success of Malcolm Gladwell
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The growth of department stores in late 19th and early 20th century America was spearheaded by Jewish immigrants with a background in the garment trade and retailing.
1:12:29 - 1:14:43 (02:14)
Summary
The growth of department stores in late 19th and early 20th century America was spearheaded by Jewish immigrants with a background in the garment trade and retailing. This trend is recognized even today as many Jewish individuals still work in the retail industry.
ChapterConversations about Running, Writing and History with Malcolm Gladwell
Episode#168: Dissecting the Success of Malcolm Gladwell
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In a podcast episode, the guest recommends spy thrillers and mentions John LeCarré's first five books as a must-read for those interested in the genre.
1:14:43 - 1:17:29 (02:46)
Summary
In a podcast episode, the guest recommends spy thrillers and mentions John LeCarré's first five books as a must-read for those interested in the genre.