Freshmen year of college I thought I had it all figured out. I declared my major and worked hard in every class, whether it was Spanish 201 or Advanced Reporting. I loved to talk to people, to learn about others and their passions, and pass on this information through articles and stories. With every analysis, feature, and editorial, I felt validated and even more certain of my path. In the fall semester of my senior year, I decided to study abroad in Seville, Spain. Thus far, the decision to live in another country for a semester has been the best choice I’ve ever made, though it did have … [Read more...]
A Tremendous Example
From Chapter 6, "Imperturbability: Staying Calm" in Ingredients of Outliers The Poet The second nineteenth century figure I referred to earlier was Rudyard Kipling, whose poems have long been staples in English literature classes. They include “Mandalay” and “Gunga Din,” both based on military life in British-colonial India, where Kipling grew up. The latter poem, which ends with these famous words: “You’re a better man than I am, Gunga Din,” was twice the subject of Hollywood films. Released in 1939, the first one featured such well-known film stars of the day … [Read more...]
Imperturbability- Staying Calm
From Chapter 6, "Imperturbability- Staying Calm" in Ingredients of Outliers In this age of technology and instant everything, which arrived with visions and promises of greater efficiency and effectiveness, we were assured that by now we’d be enjoying lives of greater leisure and pleasure than ever before. Instead, stress levels are sky- high as we collectively bemoan the gloom and doom that awaits our children and grandchildren. Do you know anyone who hasn’t stated, “Oh, my Gosh, I am so stressed!”? It seems as though Uncle Sam, the once tall and proud symbol of our nation, has … [Read more...]
Ingredients of Outliers Summary, by Dr. Douglas Winslow Cooper
What better way to look at your own work than through a fresh set of eyes? We found a summary of the foundational book in the Outlier Series, Ingredients of Outliers, not written by the author, Dr. John Shufeldt, but by another doctor, Douglas Winslow Cooper, PhD. He put the summary together for Asiance magazine, in an article titled, "How to be Outstanding". Check out his synopsis with a few of our instagram photos (follow us at @outlier_series) here: In his recently published The Ingredients of Outliers, physician-lawyer-businessman John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, has written a succinct … [Read more...]
If….
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...]
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...]