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The real relationship between your age and your chance of success

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Albert-László Barabási |

TEDxMidAtlantic

• March 2019

Backed by mathematical analysis, network theorist Albert-László Barabási explores the hidden mechanisms that drive success -- no matter your field -- and uncovers an intriguing connection between your age and your chance of making it big.

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Backed by mathematical analysis, network theorist Albert-László Barabási explores the hidden mechanisms that drive success -- no matter your field -- and uncovers an intriguing connection between your age and your chance of making it big.

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Albert-László Barabási

Network scientist

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A pioneer in network science, Albert-László Barabási uncovers the hidden order behind complex systems.

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What can we learn from people who succeed later in life?

As a society, we tend to focus on prodigies — the young stars in their fields. But what if we looked at the people at the opposite end of the timeline instead? By studying them, Albert-László Barabási has come up with lessons that can benefit us all.

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