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To bring some statistics in: The Talent Code cites a study that shows that people who were famous enough to appear in the Encylopedia Brittanica in 1970 were di
by SatvikBeri 14y ago
To bring some statistics in: The Talent Code cites a study that shows that people who were famous enough to appear in the Encylopedia Brittanica in 1970 were disproportionately likely to have lost a parent at a young age.[1]
So there appears to be a correlation between losing a parent at an early age and extreme success. (That doesn't mean that your expected value is higher-it's more that the variance is greater.)
[1]: http://dheart.tumblr.com/post/305580832/orphans-rule-the-world http://dheart.tumblr.com/post/305580832/orphans-rule-the-wor... (excerpt) or check The Talent Code chapter 5
- keeptrying 14y agoLove "The Talent Code". Its a must read for people wanting to get great at something. It will also turn your life upside down based on the actions you will take after you read this. (This is not necessarily a good thing :)
- sliverstorm 14y agoAnd, of course, who could forget Bruce Wayne? :)
- gerts 14y agoEisenstadt went on a bit of extended speculation there. Having parents tends to create a secure environment that leads to middling experience. Losing that doesn't make you work harder, it just takes away a "normal" life and leads you to find your way elsewhere -- either up or down (as SatvikVeri correctly observes.)