Outliers, chapter 3. can u me ?
1. terman believed that his termites were destined for “heroic stature.” explain what he meant by this and why he believed it.
2. what was terman’s mistake?
3. what is gladwell’s point in this chapter about basketball players, or minority students, becoming successful, or geniuses?
4. what is your opinion of the proposal to have highly selective colleges simply hold a lottery for admission, rather than some complex formula?
5. at the end of this chapter, gladwell writes that terman concluded “with more than a touch of disappointment, that intellect and achievement are far from perfectly correlated.” what might matter more than intellect in determining one’s success?

each year on this day, i make it a point to listen to dr. martin luther king jr.’s great “i have a dream” speech. it’s electrifying every single time.

the content of dr. king’s speech, his inspiring presence, and the moment in history all came together to make the iconic “i have a dream” speech the defining moment of the american civil rights movement. but there are several other reasons why this speech, delivered over 50 years ago, remains an example of one of the best speeches in american history.

since part of my job is to people become better presenters, i’ve noticed several techniques that we can all learn from and be inspired by in this magnificent speech.

it’s anchored in a powerful related location

in most cases, you can’t handpick the spot to give a presentation, as mlk did for supreme symbolic effect when he stood on the steps of the lincoln memorial and echoed the opening words of the gettysburg address (“five score years ago . . ). but you absolutely can amplify your message by adapting it to your setting and location.

what is the context here? we need to know what story you're talking about : )

answer: a

explanation:

i believe the answer is perspective