An Argentine Background I recently finished reading Malcolm Gladwell’s bestseller, Outliers, in which he aims to debunk the commonly held misconception that success is simply a function of merit, hard work, or innate talent. Rather, Gladwell points to other factors that influence one’s ability to become a high achiever later on in life, namely family and cultural legacy. This book was particularly thought provoking for me because of the distinct environment in which I grew up. My mother...

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