From Chapter 16 “The Rare Find” in Ingredients of Outliers. Food for Thought What I look for in job applicants, and in me, is a drive to constantly become better. It could be "better" at something trivial, but it's still an improvement. The next time you conduct an interview, or even when you are talking to a friend, ask: "How are you bettering yourself?" In most people, the thought of continued improvement never crosses their mind. Now that it's crossed yours, you're well ahead in the game! In Other Words There is some work that will never be done if you don’t do it. There is … [Read more...]
Trust Your Hunches
From Chapter 15 “Intuition” in Ingredients of Outliers. Food for Thought For my experience, women have better gut instincts than men, but are less likely to follow them. If you reflect on times when you did and did not follow your gut, I think you'll come to the same conclusion as I have. My gut has saved me, my patients, and certainly my business. The rare times when I haven't followed my instincts have been nearly unrecoverable. In Other Words Listen to your inner voice for it is a deep and powerful source of wisdom, beauty and truth, ever flowing through you. Learn to … [Read more...]
Be Your Harshest Critic and Biggest Fan
From Chapter 14 “Integrity” in Ingredients of Outliers. Food for Thought Your harshest critic should be the man in the mirror. In addition, the same person should be your biggest fan. At the end of the day, you know what's right. Even if initially, for whatever reason, you head down the wrong path, then change course, make it right, learn and move on. In Other Words Set your expectations high; find men and women whose integrity and values you respect; get their agreement on a course of action; and give them your ultimate trust. ~ John Akers Let unswerving integrity ever be your … [Read more...]
Have Fun while being Efficient
From Chapter 13 “Efficiency” in Ingredients of Outliers. Food For Thought I'm sure you've noticed some recurring themes: Put it in writing, use a checklist, press on when you feel like quitting, and stay positive-- it will work, you will learn, and you will have fun! It's much easier to be efficient when you're having fun. When you're no having fun, change your course or change your perspective. In Other Words The most efficient way to live reasonably is every morning to make a plan of one’s day and every night to examine the results obtained. ~ Alexis Carrel There is never … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Empower Women and Celebrate International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. A time to celebrate women's accomplishments- both those of famous history creators and the women in our lives who mentor and inspire us. It's a day to celebrate gender equality and continue to push further in the journey. This year’s theme is #PledgeforParity. This means that the path to equality is underway, and major milestones have been reached- but we have not yet "arrived". Double standards, labels, and inquality still exists, in both loud and subtle ways; in the oppression of women in countries all over the world, and quietly in the … [Read more...]
When You Think it is Your End, Keep Pushing
From Chapter 12 “Indefatigable” in Ingredients of Outliers. Food For Thought Most of us are fortunate never to have our capacity fully tested. I believe we always have much more capacity for love, tolerance, humor, kindness, strength, and endurance than we believe we do. When you think you're at the end, you're likely only about halfway. In Other Words Refuse to throw in the towel. Go that extra mile that failures refuse to travel. It is far better to be exhausted from success than to be rested from failure. ~ Mary Kay Ash Never forget that life can only be nobly inspired … [Read more...]