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Birthdate can impact one's opportunities for success from "summary" of Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
In some sports, the cutoff date for age groups is January 1st. This seemingly arbitrary date has a significant impact on young athletes born in the same year. Those born in the early months of the year, like January or February, have a physical advantage over those born later in the year. This advantage comes from being older and more developed physically, which can lead to more opportunities for training and competition. As a result, those born in the early months are often identified as talented athletes and given more attention and resources to nurture their skills. This early advantage can snowball over time, leading to greater success in their sport. The same principle applies in education. Children born closer to the cutoff date for school entry are more mature and developed compared to their younger peers. This advantage can result in better academic performance, leading to more opportunities for advanced classes and extracurricular activities. Over time, these opportunities can accumulate, setting the stage for future success. T...
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