Matthew Effect: The Shortcut to Success from Success

Author: Seibu
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Give to the one who has, and he will be made richer; take away from the one who has not, even what little he has. An inspiration from the Bible, a law passed down through millennia! The "Matthew Effect" reveals an important law regarding the resources of individuals and enterprises. The rich have more resources—money, honor, and success—while the poor become poorer. The "Matthew Effect" directly relates to the success of personal careers and the development of businesses. It provides methods for successful individuals to achieve even greater success and points the way for those who have failed to overcome their setbacks. "Give to the one who has, and he will be made richer; take away from the one who has not, even what little he has." This is a famous quote from the Gospel of Matthew in the Bible. In the 1960s, the renowned sociologist Robert K. Merton first summarized this phenomenon as the "Matthew Effect"—any individual, group, or region that achieves success and progress in one aspect (such as money, reputation, status, etc.) will develop a cumulative advantage, increasing their chances of achieving even greater success and progress. The "Matthew Effect" directly relates to the success of personal careers and the development of businesses. It provides methods for successful individuals to achieve even greater success and points the way for those who have failed to overcome their setbacks.