Bibliograph

The formula, the universal laws of success, Albert-László Barabási

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The formula, the universal laws of success, Albert-László Barabási

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-296) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The formula

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1057894093

Responsibility statement

Albert-László Barabási

Sub title

the universal laws of success

Summary

In an examination of the scientific principles behind success, a leading researcher reveals the surprising ways to turn achievement into success

Table Of Contents

Introduction: Success isn't about you, it's about us -- The Red Baron and the forgotten ace -- The First Law: Performance drives success, but when performance can't be measured, networks drive success. Grand slams and college diplomas ; The $2 million urinal -- The Second Law: Performance is bounded, but success is unbounded. How much is a bottle of wine worth? ; Superstars and power laws -- The Third Law: Previous success x fitness = future success ; Exploding kittens and sock puppets ; The ear of the beholder -- The Fourth Law: While team success requires diversity and balance, a single individual will receive credit for the group's achievements. Kind of conventional, kind of innovative, kind of blue ; The algorithm that found the overlooked scientist -- The Fifth Law: With persistence success can come at any time. Einstein's error

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