Description "This is not just an important but an imperative project: to approach the problem of randomness and Success using the state of the art scientific arsenal we have.
About the author Albert-L szl Barab si is the Robert Gray Dodge Professor of Network Science and a Distinguished University Professor at Northeastern University, where he directs the Center for Complex Network Research and holds appointments in the Dep.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Too often, accomplishment does not equal success.
Barabasi is the person."--Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of the New York Times bestselling The Black Swan and Distinguished Professor of Risk Engineering at NYUAn international bestseller In the bestselling tradition of Malcom Gladwell, James Gleick, and Nate Silver, prominent professor L szl Barab si 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.
Description "This is not just an important but an imperative project: to approach the problem of randomness and Success using the state of the art scientific arsenal we have
