A review by aswygs
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.25

really insightful on the dynamics of social epidemics 
1) Law of the Few
  • 80/20 Principle, 80% of the “work” will be done by 20% of the participants, depending on how sociable they are, how energetic, o knowledgeable or influential among their peers
  • Connectors, Mavens. and Salespeople
2) Stickiness Factor
  • = message makes an impact; it sticks in your memory 
  • Relatively simple changes in presentation and structuring of information that can make a big difference in how much of an impact it makes 
  • Sesame Street and Blues Clues 
3) Power of Context 
  • 150 people maximum for health community 
  • NY graffiti and crime rates 
  • John Wesley shoutout
definitely helpful in thinking about trends and how to bring about change 
old book, still pretty relevant