Phenomenal Will: The Invisible Force Behind Extraordinary Success
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Books
- "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell - Mentioned for popularizing the "10,000-hour rule" as an example of developing phenomenal skill.
Research & Studies
- Grit studies (Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania) - Referenced for demonstrating that grit (passion and perseverance) consistently outperforms talent and IQ as a predictor of success.
People Mentioned
- Malcolm Gladwell - Referenced for his concept of the 10,000-hour rule related to skill development.
- Angela Duckworth - Mentioned as the author of "grit" and her research from the University of Pennsylvania on its predictive power for success.
- Serena Williams - Cited as an example of phenomenal will in sports for her comebacks.
- Michael Jordan - Cited as an example of phenomenal will in sports for playing through illness.
- Tiger Woods - Cited as an example of phenomenal will in sports for his comeback after injuries.
- Jamie Kern Lima - Featured as a case study of an entrepreneur who demonstrated phenomenal will in building It Cosmetics.
Organizations & Institutions
- University of Pennsylvania - Mentioned as the institution where Angela Duckworth conducts her research on grit.
- QVC - Referenced as a significant platform where Jamie Kern Lima had a crucial opportunity to showcase her product.
- L'Oréal - Mentioned as the company that acquired It Cosmetics, making Jamie Kern Lima its first female CEO in 100 years.
Websites & Online Resources
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