Why do some people succeed when others fail? Outliers provide clues

Adopting behaviors of people who buck trends could boost public health and sustainability

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In any large dataset involving the choices people make, a handful of people will succeed when most others like them fail. Zooming in on those outliers and mapping out how they made their choices could give those failing in similar circumstances a leg up.

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Northern Somalia’s economy relies heavily on livestock.