"Outliers is a scientific term to describe things or phenomena that lie outside normal experience"
Then, he applies the same term to people that seem ahead of its time, outstanding in their fields and with huge success. People who you might think are gifted or naturally talented.
Truth is these outstanding people have (according to the theory in the book) one big advantage compared to everyone else: 10,000 hours of experience. If they are outstanding musicians, writers, entrepreneurs or dancers it's because they have 10,000 hours or more of experience in their fields.
The 10,000 hour number is, of course, an approximate number, but to me it only translates into one thing: hard, constant, persistent work.
If you want to be the best, work for your 10,000 hours.
One last piece of advice: find something that you love and then work in it for 10,000 hours. I'm sure no matter what you do, you're going to be one of the best.
