Outliers does not imply that rubbing a rabbit’s foot can make you lucky enough to succeed in the world – if that were the case yes, serial entrepreneurs would be difficult to understand (depending on how many rabbit foot rubs a person gets). Luck or circumstance, according to Gladwell, could be being born in the right family or country (like Oppenheimer or American industrial revolution billionaires), reaching youth…
A non-fiction book you can’t put down. And that’s saying something. Beyond the crisp and concise theories on innovation and startup ecosystem, the unique writing style incorporating Mark Twain, Tolstoy, and even Shakespeare into the tech world makes Zero to One an easy and fascinating read.
Unlike several other non-fiction books, Zero to One does not beat around the bush or repeat ideas just to fill the pages. It gives a detailed yet straightforward checklist to nurture innovation and build successful ventures. A wonderful read for anyone interested in technology, startups, and business.
