PSA: You can get a C in organic chemistry and still be a doctor.
— Jack Turban MD (@jack_turban) February 25, 2020
and if you’re *really* careful, you can get a D in Chemistry and win the Nobel Prize!
“Chemistry was my worst subject in high school! I imagined my chemistry teacher aspirating his cornflakes when he found out his worst student had won the Nobel Prize!”
Peter Agre was awarded the 2003 Chemistry Prize. pic.twitter.com/h2AaNmR945
— The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) August 4, 2019
From Reese Witherspoon to Jeff Bezos, those who are super successful in their chosen domain accept this truth.
So has Warren Buffett, who says his measure of success is, “Do the people you care about love you back?” ❧
In the bestselling tradition of Malcom Gladwell, James Gleick, and Nate Silver, prominent professor László Barabási gives us a trailblazing book that promises to transform the very foundations of how our success-obsessed society approaches their professional careers, life pursuits and long-term goals.
Too often, accomplishment does not equal success. We did the work but didn't get the promotion; we played hard but weren't recognized; we had the idea but didn't get the credit. We convince ourselves that talent combined with a strong work ethic is the key to getting ahead, but also realize that combination often fails to yield results, without any deeper understanding as to why. Recognizing this striking disconnect, the author, along with a team of renowned researchers and some of the most advanced data-crunching systems on the planet, dedicated themselves to one goal: uncovering that ever-elusive link between performance and success.
Now, based on years of academic research, The Formula finally unveils the groundbreaking discoveries of their pioneering study, not only highlighting the scientific and mathematic principles that underpin success, but also revolutionizing our understanding of:
Why performance is necessary but not adequate
Why "Experts" are often wrong
How to assemble a creative team primed for success
How to most effectively engage our networks
And much more.
Jay Van Bavel on Twitter (Twitter)I tried something new at my weekly lab meeting.
Normally we start the meeting by announcing any upcoming events and celebrating accomplishments from lab members (eg papers, awards, graduations, presentations). This week we added failures & setbacks to the announcements. 1/n — Jay Van Bavel (@jayvanbavel) June 2, 2018
Richard Branson says that success is in the details. Here's why he leaves his computer behind and takes handwritten notes on everything.