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Think back to your high school days. Remember the cool kids? Wonder what they are doing now? Well, cool can be a curse and often prevents people from taking a leap due to a fear of failure. However, the uncool people get on with their lives and inherit the Earth!
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\nUncool people are often branded outsiders. They may feel like outsiders in their own peer group. They feel like they don\u2019t belong \u2013 at work or with family and friends. This can be debilitating. Many outsiders fail due to various traits, including a lack of confidence, poor self-esteem, and distorted empathy (having empathy for the wrong people).
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\nThose who are told they are outsiders often deviate from a natural seed of talent and put up a wall to be what they think people want them to be. That reduces their chance for achievement. Basically, it is a defense mechanism. Also, they sometimes develop a \u201crock star\u201d attitude that is disabling. Then, people just walk away from them.
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\nYou need to be aware of these negative traits in order to retain that outside edge that helps you to succeed instead of fail.
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\nMany successful people are considered outsiders, but what traits give them the edge that helps them succeed when so many outsiders fail? Being creative, original thinkers, and having an entrepreneurial spirit. You can use those outsider traits to your advantage to be successful.
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\nEmbrace being an outsider in a positive way. Find meaning in your life, focus on your goals, and keep moving forward.
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\nAbout Robert:
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\nRobert Kelsey is known for actionable advice and helping people in their day-to-day lives. His new book, The Outside Edge, helps those who feel like they are outsiders find their edge and explains how they can succeed in a world made by insiders.
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\nChallenged Issue:
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\nIn this podcast, we challenge the issue of taking the outsider within you and making it successful.
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\nRobert\u2019s Actionable Tips:
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\n\t* Find meaning
\n\t* Develop growth mindset
\n\t* Progress toward goals\xa0
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\nTop Quotes:
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\n\t* \u201cThere is always going to be occasions where everybody feels like an outsider.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cTo be successful in life, you need to be an outsider. You need to think outside of the box. You need to think differently \u2026 Well, that\u2019s all very true.\u201d
\n\t* \u201c99.9 percent of outsiders all fail because they are outsiders. So how do you turn yourself into the.1 percent?\u201d
\n\t* \u201cWisdom does probably give you some confidence.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cYou\u2019re slamming the door in people\u2019s faces with your (rock star) attitude.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cYou\u2019re almost rejecting society before, in your head, society rejects you.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cWhat you are doing is you\u2019re shutting the world out.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cIt\u2019s a curse being cool.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cI think it can completely disable your chance for achievement.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cThe older you get, the more pathetic it (being cool) looks.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cYou understand what drives bad behavior.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cThere\u2019s an entrepreneurial revolution going on and that absolutely suits the outsider.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cYou can find meaning for your life.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cThere is something out there that will give your life meaning.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cIf you give your suffering meaning, it ceases to be suffering.\u201d
\n\t* \u201cHalf the time I feel frustrated about things. But I am frustrated about meaningful things.\u201d
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\nGuest Links:
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\n\t* Robert Kelsey (http://www.robert-kelsey.co.uk/)
\n\t* The Outside Edge (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Outside-Edge-Outsiders-Succeed-Insiders/dp/0857085751)
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\nResources:
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\n\t* A guide to Overcoming Decision Making Paralysis (https://www.excellence-expected.