The Formula

by Albert-László Barabási

Category: Business & Economics

Book Reviews

  • Daily Book Recommendation Title: The Formula: Universal Laws of Success Topic: Success We think Hard Work=Success, but success relies on more than just Hard Work. This book examines the scientific principles behind success everyone needs to know. Link: https://t.co/TN19FwEQALLink to Tweet
  • @vboykis Did you ever read "The Formula" by Barabasi? I feel like it did a good job illustrating why sales, persuasion, networking, communication are all necessary for success. Good summary: https://t.co/rDMFxPqV6ULink to Tweet

About Book

In this pioneering examination of the scientific principles behind success, a leading researcher reveals the surprising ways in which we can turn achievement into success. Too often, accomplishment does not equate to success. We did the work but didn't get the promotion; we played hard but weren't recognized; we had the idea but didn't get the credit. We've always been told that talent and a strong work ethic are the key to getting ahead, but in today's world these efforts rarely translate into tangible results. Recognizing this disconnect, Laszlo Barabasi, one of the world's leading experts on the science of networks, uncovers what success really is: a collective phenomenon based on the thoughts and praise of those around you. In The Formula, Barabasi highlights the vital important of community respect and appreciation when connecting performance to recognition--the elusive link between performance and success. By leveraging the power of big data and historic case studies, Barabasi reveals the unspoken rules behind who truly gets ahead and why, and outlines the twelve laws that govern this phenomenon and how we can use them to our own advantage. Unveiling the scientific principles that drive success, this trailblazing book offers a new understanding of the very foundation of how people excel in today's society.