Chapter
The Origins of Jewish Lawyers in New York
12:14 - 18:55 (06:40)
In his book Outliers, author Malcolm Gladwell explores the rise of Jewish lawyers to prominence in New York City during the 60s and 70s, all of whom had similar backgrounds, highlighting themes that he delves into throughout the book, while noting that writing is more about organization and logistics than writing itself.
Clips
Malcolm Gladwell reflects on how his book Outliers began with the story of Jewish lawyers who took over corporate law in New York City in the 60s and 70s, and how this chapter encompasses almost all of the themes he explores in the book.
12:14 - 18:07 (05:52)
Summary
Malcolm Gladwell reflects on how his book Outliers began with the story of Jewish lawyers who took over corporate law in New York City in the 60s and 70s, and how this chapter encompasses almost all of the themes he explores in the book. Writing, for him, is 20% writing and 80% organization logistics.
ChapterThe Origins of Jewish Lawyers in New York
Episode#168: Dissecting the Success of Malcolm Gladwell
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest explains how he stumbled upon the transcript of a would-be school shooter and discusses the lack of media coverage surrounding the case.
18:07 - 18:55 (00:47)
Summary
The guest explains how he stumbled upon the transcript of a would-be school shooter and discusses the lack of media coverage surrounding the case.