The Formula
The Universal Laws of Success
by Albert-László Barabási
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“@amcasari @hmason @math_rachel @AnimaAnandkumar @mathbabedotorg @devonzuegel But there are so many different types of centrality ( FWIW @barabasi & colleagues have done a great study of holistic influence in networks, resulting in a great book ("The Formula"). | This book transforms how our successobsessed society approaches their professional careers and longterm goals.”
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Recommended by 4 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Psychology, and Personal Development.
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 credi...
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Vinod Khosla
“@amcasari @hmason @math_rachel @AnimaAnandkumar @mathbabedotorg @devonzuegel But there are so many different types of centrality ( FWIW @barabasi & colleagues have done a great study of holistic influence in networks, resulting in a great book ("The Formula"). | This book transforms how our successobsessed society approaches their professional careers and longterm goals.”
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