I told myself, if I could inspire just one person to hit their potential or dare them to dare beyond their previous dreams, than, “Ingredients of Outliers,” at least to me, was a success. The toughest part about trying to achieve your goals is actually believing that you possess the ability to do so. In other words, it is simply believing in yourself. Sounds simple – right? Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to a classroom of fifth graders. It’s always a reinvigorating experience to be around young people that are so full of life, potential and creativity. During the … [Read more...]
Remain Calm and Read a Poem
Take a minute out of your busy day to sit back, relax and read this poem featured in "Ingredients of Outliers." The poem, written by English short-story writer and poet Rudyard Kipling, speaks well to what it means to be imperturbable. Maybe we could all take a page out of his book, or rather, a line out of his poem. IF If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too: If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, … [Read more...]