Our Backgrounds and Paths as Learners

Our Backgrounds and Paths as Learners

Recently I read the story of two very smart individuals. The story comes from Outliers. They were both recognized geniuses, but unfortunately only one was successful. A person’s up bringing has a lot to do with whether or not they will be successful. The first man Chris Langan grew up with an alcoholic father. He was emotionally neglected and even abused. The second man Robert Oppenheimer grew up privileged. His parents were wealthy and they gave him a rich cultivating environment. He was regularly encouraged to think outside of the box and asked questions. Robert developed great social skills and…
Choosing What to Care About

Choosing What to Care About

Wealthy parents provide their children with a rich cultivating environment. Their kids learn good habits and discipline. They learn to expect the best from themselves and others. When someone is unkind to them, they don’t sweep it under the rug and forget about it. Instead they learn to deal with all different types of social dynamics in a positive manner to achieve a positive result. Then when they are adults they good on to make go decisions for themselves. As adults we are always choosing what to care about. Asking Questions A child from this kind of background would be…