"No matter how deep a hole you may be in, and how much dirt people throw at you and on you, the best approach is to remain cool, calm, and collected." - John Shufeldt in Ingredients of Young Outliers. Click here to read a free chapter of Ingredients of Young Outliers. … [Read more...]
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May Scholarship Reminders
Summer Scholarship Deadlines In May, new scholarship opportunities will begin to dwindle. It’s time to focus on scholarships that have an end of May or summer deadline. I hope you have added the deadlines to your calendar so you can buckle down and finish strong! “Small” Scholarships Don’t let the dollar amount of a scholarship discourage you, but do weigh the effort-to-dollar ratio. Every scholarship counts, whether it is $100 or $10,000. Just make sure the scholarships below $1,000 are worth your time and energy away from other scholarship applications. On the same token, … [Read more...]
May Causes to Celebrate this Month: Mark your calendar with worthy social causes
May might bring extreme heats or perfect weather depending on where you are geographically- regardless of your location, note that health is important and potentially add biking into your daily or weekly routine. Familiarize yourself with women's health issues, and take the time to thank your former teachers or child's teacher. Get to know our history and achievements in space exploration. Support the Red Cross. Honor the lives of our fallen heroes. As always, don't overload your schedule by cramming as many important things in as you can if you can no longer take the time to be present in … [Read more...]
Maya Angelou, America’s Renaissance Woman, Passes Away at Age 86
Maya Angelou was one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time: a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Angelou will be missed, but her legacy of creativity, boldness and passion will continue to live on. Angelou’s life is nothing short of impressive, and even a fair highlight reel would be pages long. If you weren't familiar with Angelou, we've put together 10 facts worth learning about her that you will not want to miss. She is best known for her International bestseller, and … [Read more...]
Causes to Celebrate Throughout the Year
For teachers, students, and social cause enthusiasts, each month of the year has many days besides holidays to celebrate. Below are your infographic guides to the days throughout the year dedicated to making a difference around you locally, in addition to globally. Check out what each month has to offer: January Causes Infographic: Check out our January Causes blog here. February Causes Infographic: Check out our February Causes blog here. March Causes Infographic: Check out our March Causes blog here. April Causes Infographic: Check out our April Causes blog here. May … [Read more...]
Book Review Appreciation – Charles Franklin, Smallbiztrends.com
Book Review Appreciation Monday This week, we're highlighting Charles Franklin from Smallbiztrends.com, who said the following: "Ingredients of Outliers: Women Game Changers is all about inspiration. It’s about finding the strength to pursue a college degree even though you left high school or to go on into public service when your dreams of another kind may have ended. The book offers readers a chance to think outside the box and beyond their obstacles in a new way. The best part about this book in the Outlier series is the unique perspective and power of the women in the … [Read more...]