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The Success Equation

Michael J. Mauboussin
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The Success Equation

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Michael J. Mauboussin

The Success Equation

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Psychology
Setting

2010s

Topic
Business & Economics

Psychology

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Success Equation by Michael J. Mauboussin explores the interplay between skill and luck in achieving success. Mauboussin provides frameworks and tools to distinguish their roles, helping individuals and organizations understand how to optimize decision-making. The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing when outcomes result from skill and when they are influenced by chance.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,721 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Michael J. Mauboussin's The Success Equation is praised for its insightful analysis of luck and skill in decision-making. Readers commend its clear writing and practical applications. However, some find the content occasionally repetitive and complex. Overall, it is a thought-provoking read for those interested in understanding outcomes in various fields.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Success Equation?

A reader intrigued by decision-making, probability, and the interplay of skill and luck will enjoy The Success Equation by Michael J. Mauboussin. Fans of Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman or Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb will find its analytical insights appealing.

4.0

1,721 ratings

71%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement

Psychology
Setting

2010s

Topic
Business & Economics

Psychology

Science & Nature
Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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