Today, May 6, is National Space Day. A time dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in space exploration. Promote science education in youth and inspire them to learn about the universe and the planets that make up our solar system. The STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in the past, have been typically male dominated fields, so encourage your little she-stronaut if her passion is outer space! If you are looking for more female role models who have become successful in male dominated fields, just check out Ingredients of Outliers: … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Inspire Young Minds to Indulge in a Book
Read across America Day was founded by the National Education Association (NEA) as a day to celebrate and motivate children and teens to read. The day commences March 2 every year, the birthday of the cherished children’s author, the late Dr. Seuss. On this day in cities around the Unitied States, teachers, librarians, parents, grandparents, politicians, athletes – you name it – are encouraged to develop activities that excite and inspire young readers. Reading is a major part of how we learn, grow, and view the world around us. Why is reading so important you ask? Here are just a couple … [Read more...]
Top Reasons to Put Down your Device and Pick up a Book.
How long has it been since you sat down and read a book? Facebook posts, celebrity teen gossip articles and the back of your cereal box don’t count! Books, whether in eBook or print format, are an escape from reality. They provide adventure, evoke passion, and build relationships with characters all at the turn of a page. A 30 minute escape per day can even prevent years of therapy (keep reading for more on that)! In the age of Google, Twitter and Wiki-answers, we think the answer to life’s questions should fit in a paragraph or 140 character limit, but reading books is a great way to … [Read more...]
Are you are an outlier? Share you story with us!
Thank you all for attending my book signing at Changing Hands Bookstore on October 9th and spending the night hanging out with me and the Outlier Team. It was so great to see all of you, share stories, and swap ideas about the upcoming “Outliers Series.” As is typically the case, I learned more from your great advice and suggestions than you may have learned my anecdotes and stories. I look forward to many more events like this one in the future. I do have one challenge for you today and throughout this week. Have you had a life experience that required you to break the mold and step out … [Read more...]