Young Outliers take a look at these 10 inspiring quotes from John Shufeldt on growing up and remaining true to yourself. The actions and decisions you make now will shape the person you grow up to be. Learn about peer pressure, following your passions, leadership, and turning failure into success.
Fear of Failure/ Fear of Rejection
“Without raising the bar or pushing the envelope, you’ll likely never fail at much and thus never get to really make lasting contributions”
Facts of Life/Avoiding Prejudice/Remaining Unbiased/Achieving Tolerance
“Education opened my eyes to new ways of interpreting an old set of facts. It also made me much more tolerant of others and much less biased in my views.”
Stay Curious/School Life/Stay Motivated/Ask Questions
“An excellent way to learn, and to satisfy your curiosity, is to ask questions.”
Peer Pressure/Never Back Down/Social Situations
“Having guts is a state of mind. It’s not about physical strength, it’s simply about will.”
Take Risks/Facts of Life/Press On/Change the World
“It’s the ability to take risks, to have your ego bruised, to get up, dust yourself off and press on, which changes the world.”
Change the World/Take Risks/Work Hard/Be Creative/Think Outside the Box
“Anyone can change the world: some of the largest, best companies and greatest new ideas come from young adults who are not afraid to see the world differently, take risks, work hard, and come up with new ways to improve the world.”
Facts of Life/Be the Real Deal/Achieve Your Goals
“The ‘real deals’ don’t need to boast; their actions and backgrounds speak for themselves.”
Fear of Failure/Overcome Failure/Stay Positive
“How you respond to failure is usually more important than the reason you failed.”
Humor/Social Situations
“Be the first to be able to laugh at yourself and don’t take yourself too seriously.”
Peer Pressure/Stay Positive/Overcome Obstacles
“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.”
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