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It‘s been a semester or two since I‘ve taken a course from my favorite professor, Mr Gladwell :) Although this syllabus was created in 2000, it was easy to replace the emergence of email with the use of social media and the example of The Divine Secrets of the Yaya Sisterhood with The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and apply his research from 20+ years ago to the world today.

This was an informative listen on how social epidemics start. I enjoyed listening about how children prefer to watch Blue‘s Clues than Sesame Street, the suicides of young Micronesian men, and the school shooting epidemic.

This flood in my in laws basement was my tipping point. Honest to god every time they go to the cottage something happens. Malcolm Gladwell is easy to listen to and I‘m looking forward to listening all of his books

Sign at my favourite shop 🦀🤣 I went by on my audio walk today to check out the new windows. It‘s finally Cancer season so the sign is about me 🤣🤣🤣 Tracey loves to stir the pot ( the Pisces sign really ruffled some feathers or scales 🤣🤣)

I very late to the Malcolm Gladwell bandwagon

Captivating as usual for Malcolm Gladwell!

My #bookspin and first book of the year was..okay. The message was clear and very interesting, definitely thought provoking in instances. However, much of the book including some language used felt a little dated. To be fair, it was written quite some time ago. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ included in the picture is my new baby Bruce! I adopted him last weekend and he is such a sweet boy 😻

Thanks @RamsFan1963 for the tag!
1. How things skyrocket into popularity
2. Comfy sweatshirt
3. 2018
#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

Like Gladwell‘s other books, there is just so much information as to why things hit epidemic proportions, from viruses to skateboarding shoes to young male suicides in Micronesia. Why are some advertising campaigns more effective? Why do you know who Paul Revere is and not William Dawes? Why do preschoolers learn more from Blue‘s Clues than Sesame Street? As always fascinating. I would love to see a social media-era update on this one! 4.5⭐️🎧

Beautiful morning on the lake. 💕

Malcolm pressed his finger on the scales of my constant battle between beloved authors once more. This is exactly what the subtitle says, how small things make a big difference. Who are Mavins, connectors and more? And what's the difference? And are you one of them?
The answer is between Malcolm's pages as always with fascinating detail and stories shared.

I finally finished it. Though it was written years ago, the ideas Gladwell writes about are applicable today. It gives a lot to think about and a new perspective to word-of-mouth marketing.
#wordofmouth #malcolmgladwell #tippingpoint #book #reading #bookworm #marketing #psychology

Home-made lattes and a good book on a rainy spring day.
#tippingpoint #coffee #latte #bookworm #rainyday #reading #bookish

New book!
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Another by Gladwell that I enjoyed. Loved the message of imagination, creativity and problem solving in the context of inspiring new ideas. Recall this being my second favorite of his while reading in college.

I‘m seriously concerned about my liking for audiobooks...will I ever go back to paperback?

This is my 3rd one since the beginning of this year :)

A book about how a small change can make a big difference. Tipping point touches on the triggers to epidemics, the type of people/factors that create massive changes. It's a short book but very enjoyable.

DS9 3.04 #Equilibrium The crew has Sunday dinner! Epi focusses on Trill culture & biology and how memories create identity. A procedural mystery, follows clues that could indicate Jadzia is going insane or that something was done to her. The answer has long term consequences for Jadzia and Ezri. More b&w morally than most other DS9 episodes.

Equilibrium is an economics concept, but Tipping Point is at least interesting.

#startreksummerjune #day8

I got a lot of takeaways from this book. It says a lot about what fraternities and sororities can to do expand their reach and influence in recruitment and philanthropy.
#greekreads #fraternity #sorority #greeklife #leadership

Disclaimer - I listened to the audiobook. This was an interesting read, the author exploring how small changes in statistical values can reap huge shifts in outcomes. I feel I need to re-read to let certain aspects absorb better but overall, a good and quick read.

Interesting look at how social epidemics start – at that particular moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Gladwell also talks about the particular personality types who are “natural pollinators” of new ideas and trends; i.e. the people who create the phenomenon of word of mouth. Well written, although I enjoyed "Outliers: The Story of Success" a bit better. 3 stars

The tipping point is the moment right before an idea goes viral. Gladwell give many examples of moment when good marketing found that tipping point. Interesting premise, but feels very dated in 2018.

Intresting one... How a single person with a large social group can make a difference rather "tip".

Day 9: The Tipping Point by Malcom Gladwell; taking a break from fiction for a day to share a favorite study on what contributes to social epidemics; a great place to start if you've never read @Gladwell

#31Books #BooksIrecommend

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"The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a treshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire."
- Malcolm Gladwell, The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference

#nonfiction #business #psychology #sociology #science #malcolmgladwell #quote

The subject matter is very interesting but I felt some dry points that I had to push past. This is possibly because I was reading this during the college semester amidst exams and assignments instead of on a break. However, lot‘s of great examples and pop-cultural references given along with an interesting look at what makes a trend stick or a what makes a virus spread, plus many other examples and analogies in between. I‘m glad I read this book.

Sustanence and onto book four. #24in48

Completely overhauled my upstairs “nook” yesterday. Organized my TBR shelves and now moving on to new furniture! IF ANYONE HAS EXPERIENCE BUILDING THEIR OWN NOOK- give me pointers/ tips. Please.

Excuse the dirty couch, yesterday was a wild cleaning day.
#readingnook #diy #ripbankaccount #adulting

This book has changed how I view the world.
The interwoven stories rollercoaster between heart breaking and inspiring.
8.5/10

😊currently reading...i am slow in reading non fiction books!

A sincere thank you to @KatisBookaholicRamblingReviews for being the follower who tipped me over the scary #666 Jackal From Hell stat 😉

Gladwell's interview with a "salesman." Sound like a familiar pitch? That's because our president is a salesman.

Some light Saturday night reading.

One of Gladwell's older books, The Tipping Point ages poorly. While I enjoyed the Sesame Street chapter (It was, after all, about Muppets and preK education), the chapter which seemed to excuse the actions of Bernie Goetz really pissed me off. The inherent racism of Goetz's attack was ignored to add credence to Gladwell's viral theory. Perhaps ignoring racism in 2006 is what led today's political climate? #marchintoreading #recentnonfiction

A very good and easy read on intuition, defined as thin slicing. It goes in depth on how and when to trust these little intuitive moments.

I was going through a box of memorabilia today and found a name tag from one of about twenty leadership conferences I attended in middle and high school. Tucked in the back, I found a book recommendation! (13+ years later I still haven't read it.)

The photo is of me *legally* driving. I'm surprised I didn't get pulled over more for looking under aged. 😳

Currently reading!

#seasonsreadings2016 #lastbookstacked

I've been meaning to read this one for ages! It's now officially on my Litsy list.

An informative and interesting read about little things that make a big difference.

who will push me over the edge?

Very interesting read. Makes you think about various situations in your life and how you can affect change

Standard Gladwell book which alters preconceived notions.