Billy Cundiff, Pro-Bowl/All-Pro NFL football player

"John writes in a conversational tone that makes this book so enjoyable to read. Educational and entertaining from cover to cover!"

In Ingredients of Outliers John Shufeldt provides real-life stories about those superstar performers we all aspire to become. Whether you want to improve your career, performance on the sports field, or just get some inspiration to step up your game in any aspect of your life, Ingredients of Outliers can provide the motivation and vision to help you get to where you want to be.

"This is a 'hard to put down book' written with inspirational and lesson-filled stories that not only stay with you, but make you want to be a better version of yourself."

“Ingredients of Outliers” is a witty and charming guide to success and happiness told by a living example. Amid the real life stories of adventure and misadventure are the secrets to a fulfilled life. John’s humor and warmth makes this book so readable and fun that you forget you’re learning invaluable life lessons told by an author who’s achieved great success in his life. John’s enthusiasm and positive attitude are infectious and each chapter leaves you with the feeling that anything is possible! And when you’re done reading, give a copy to your kids. What a gift!

John Shufeldt is the ultimate (self-made) outlier and this book is a treasure trove of gold nuggets. His pithy, honest, and incredibly wise advice is essential reading for anyone from any background who wants to re-script their own destiny to ensure their brightest possible future. Carrie Withey, JD

I feel inspired to take more leaps of faith without as much fear of failure. As a teacher, I can enhance my teaching tremendously by sharing these amazing qualities of leadership to my little "outliers".

Ingredients of Outliers was a delightfully quick read. The author can help entrepreneurs understand that humility is one of the most important traits to have, as is learning from failure, imperturbability, along with many other important traits he's mentioned in the book. If one is not continually learning, becoming a better person, then that person is stagnant in development, no matter their age. I loved the quotes that pertained to the lessons in the book, along with history lessons shared through out the chapters from the author and other notable people. Too often, large fragile egos get in the way of progress, whether in the operating room (as mentioned in a tragic story in this book) or any other place where those decisions impact others. As long as I remain on the right side of the turf, I akin myself an "Outlier" by always striving for learned wisdom.

"Ingredients of Outliers" is a comprehensive collection of stories we have heard but may have forgotten. When these stories are put together it is easy to see the world is filled with people who, against all odds, against the advice of others and in the face of adversity ignore what most of us would do and press on to inspire, motivate and make things happen! Every chapter is filed with great reminders, humor and opportunities to reflect on what we have done to make an impact. I found myself wondering what I could do different to be memorable and make a difference. "Ingredients of Outliers" is an easy and fun read. I would recommend it to others looking to be motivated to do and be more.