October 2019 – Outliers

Says about the book Tino Hrnčiar, a member of the Red Button network.

THE STORY OF SUCCESS

The book was published in Czech under the title Mimo řadu. Gladwell explores the question of what makes ordinary people stand out and join the elite. He illustrates the topic through stories of successful people like Bill Gates and The Beatles. Each of them was helped by something different, but the common thread is perfect timing. Another reason is the hard work they put into their efforts, which Gladwell precisely defines – 10,000 hours of practice is what, according to him, sets the elite apart and can bring almost anyone to a world-class level.

That’s why Tino Hrnčiar would recommend the book to anyone starting a business. “For me, it’s a fundamental book about mindset. Work versus being at the right place at the right time,” he says, adding: “If you want something and really put in the effort, even if you don’t have the natural predispositions, you can achieve it.”