From Chapter 10 “Optimism/Enthusiasm” in Ingredients of Outliers. The Electricity of Life One characteristic that, in my experience, goes hand in hand with optimism is enthusiasm. That’s certainly been the case with the optimists I’ve known and it’s true in my life as well. In fact, “enthusiasm” is listed among the synonyms I found for “optimism.” One of my favorite definitions of enthusiasm came from a man named Gordon Parks. "Enthusiasm,” he wrote, “is the electricity of life. How do you get it? You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit. Enthusiasm is natural; it … [Read more...]
Incident on 57th
Ever find yourself so stressed out you want to pull your hair out? Haven’t we all. Ingredients of Outliers discusses the importance of staying calm in stressful situations. When you feel like you are at your wits end, try to relax by exercising, cooking, or listening to music. One of our favorite calming songs is Incident on 57th Street by Bruce Springsteen. Check out the song and tell us what you think! Incident on 57th Street … [Read more...]