We posted an article titled 13 Habits of Exceptionally Likeable People on the Outlier Series Facebook page and author John Shufeldt posted it as well. We came across the article in Entrepreneur.com and a version of it was first published in TalentSmart.com. So it seems, that not only has this article made its way into trending content, but post engagement from our fans on both pages- (in clicks, likes, and shares) showed it's a topic you as outliers are interested in. We took a closer look at the article, to see if the ideas matched with the 16 characteristics of exceptional leaders in … [Read more...]
5 Quotes to Boost Your Attitude this Week
It’s easy to get discouraged and feel complacent when life doesn’t seem to be throwing anything exciting your way. We understand the struggle and are here to help! A few words of advice or in this case a good quote can give you the motivation to press on when giving up seems like the only answer. We have chosen five of our favorite quotes shared in Ingredients of Outliers that we think will help boost your attitude and give you that needed refresher for a better outlook this week! A little inspiration never hurt anyone! “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in … [Read more...]
Fake it Until you Make it: The Power of Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm, what is it? Being in a constant state of happiness, passion, and enthusiasm? Never letting anything get you down. Having life hurdle countless lemons at you and effortlessly concocting barrels of lemonade? These are all nice thoughts, but unfortunately, to most adults and teens; they may seem like a bit of a stretch. With a sense of realism in mind, it’s important to be optimistic and enthusiastic, so let’s look at how to do this, as it does not always happen without effort as discussed in chapter 10 of Ingredients of Outliers: A Recipe for Personal Achievement. The word … [Read more...]