10 Things to Know Before Law School
In anticipation of our upcoming book release, Outliers in Law, we contacted a local attorney who gave us the 411 on law school, what you need to know before you go and how to thrive once you are there....
View ArticleFinding Your Passion: The Confessions of a Confused Graduate
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...
View ArticleLook on the Bright Side
From Chapter 10 “Optimism/Enthusiasm” in Ingredients of Outliers. I imagine that, at one time or another, you’ve read or heard various definitions comparing optimism and pessimism. Perhaps the oldest...
View ArticleChange Your Perspective, Change Your Life
From Chapter 11 “Perspective” in Ingredients of Outliers. Life is simply about perspective. If ranked, this is the most important of all the lessons I’ve learned. Simply changing your perspective...
View ArticleKeeping Customers Happy
Pages 124- 126, from Chapter 11 “Perspective” in Ingredients of Outliers The Almighty Customer Ask anyone in business, from the proprietor of the corner convenience store to the CEO of a multi-national...
View ArticleTurning Lemons into Lemonade
From Chapter 11 “Perspective” in Ingredients of Outliers. Lemons? Or Lemonade? You’ve probably heard this century-old bit of wisdom about perspective: “If life hands you a lemon, make lemonade.”...
View ArticlePower of Perspective
From Chapter 11 “Perspective” in Ingredients of Outliers. Food for Thought You alone have the power to change the course of your life. If you can’t, and many believe they can’t, at least change your...
View ArticleCheers to “Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day
Happy Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day! Today is a big reminder to not stress over the small stuff. So don’t drive yourself bonkers by worrying over things that are out of your control, instead take a...
View ArticleEmployee Appreciation Day is THIS Friday! Check out these ideas for every budget
This Friday, and every year on March 4th, is Employee Appreciation Day. It’s a time to recognize your employees and demonstrate how much you appreciate them. We aren’t going to spend any time on this...
View ArticleHave 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...
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