Why Kenyans Win Marathons And Estonians Build Unicorns: Excellence, Opportunity And Development In The Modern World
Why Kenyans Win Marathons And Estonians Build Unicorns: Excellence, Opportunity And Development In The Modern World
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What Makes a Nation Excel — and Can Any Country Replicate It?
Why do Kenyan runners dominate the world's greatest marathons? Why has tiny Estonia produced more tech unicorns per capita than almost any other nation? The answers reveal something profound about culture, opportunity, and the conditions that allow human potential to flourish.
Why Kenyans Win Marathons And Estonians Build Unicorns, published by Viking, is a riveting exploration of excellence, development, and what it truly takes for individuals and nations to rise to the top. Drawing on economics, sociology, and on-the-ground storytelling, this book challenges conventional wisdom and offers a bold new framework for understanding success.
Key Themes Explored
- The cultural and environmental factors behind world-class athletic and entrepreneurial achievement
- How small nations punch above their weight on the global stage
- The role of institutions, incentives, and identity in shaping excellence
- Lessons for policymakers, educators, and individuals seeking to unlock potential
- A fresh lens on development economics and human performance
A must-read for curious minds interested in economics, global affairs, and the science of success.
Publisher: Viking | ISBN: 9789377300838
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