1. What does Gladwell argue are the consequences that come from holding onto our way of thinking about success in chapter 1?

2. What are some points he makes that seem confusing to people in chapter 1?(Please add page numbers)

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Summary of "The Matthew Effect" CANADA "Canadian hockey is a meritocracy." "In all my years in psychology, I have never run into an effect this large," Barnsley says. "You don't even need to do any statistical analysis. You just look at it." DECEMBER 3, 2011 "Do you see the consequences of the way we have chosen to think about success? Because we so profoundly personalize success, we miss opportunities to lift others onto the top rung." "Those were the ingredients of success at the highest level: passion, talent, and hard work. But there was another element." Q= Summary of "The Matthew Effect" CANADA "Canadian hockey is a meritocracy." "In all my years in psychology, I have never run into an effect this large," Barnsley says. "You don't even need to do any statistical analysis. You just look at it." DECEMBER 3, 2011 "Do you see the consequences of the way we have chosen to think about success? Because we so profoundly personalize success, we miss opportunities to lift others onto the top rung." "Those were the ingredients of success at the highest level: passion, talent, and hard work. But there was another element." Q=

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Gladwell s main argument is that although hard work and talent are essential for success ones given opportunities and cultural legacy are what really ... View the full answer