Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement
Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019304
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement, Rich Karlgaard explores the advantages individuals can gain by succeeding later in life. He argues against society's focus on early achievements, highlighting how patience and diverse life experiences contribute to personal growth, fulfillment, and success, challenging conventional metrics of accomplishment.
Inspirational
Hopeful
Informative
Contemplative
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Rich Karlgaard's Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement offers a compelling argument for valuing delayed success. Positively, readers appreciate its insightful narrative and inspirational anecdotes encouraging patience. Negatively, some criticize its repetition and lack of empirical evidence. Overall, an engaging read for those questioning societal norms.
Who Should Read Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement?
Readers who enjoyed Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell or Grit by Angela Duckworth will appreciate Late Bloomers by Rich Karlgaard. It appeals to those interested in personal development, success stories, and the value of patience in achieving goals at any stage of life.
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Late Bloomers: The Power of Patience in a World Obsessed with Early Achievement explores the notion that cognitive abilities can peak at various stages of life, highlighting that many successful individuals found their true calling later than society typically celebrates.
Rich Karlgaard, the author of Late Bloomers, himself experienced career success later in life, making his insights into "late blooming" particularly personal and authentic.
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The book challenges the societal bias towards early achievement by presenting real-life examples of influential figures who succeeded later in their lives, suggesting that traditional education and career timelines are not one-size-fits-all.
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304
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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