“Heroes with Humble Beginnings: Underdogs on the Diamond, At the Movies, In the White House,” by FM Kail
FM Kail
6 episodes
1 month ago
As the title telegraphs, “Heroes with Humble Beginnings” is a book about the early, challenging years of some of the greatest ballplayers, movie actors and presidents of all time, about boys whose parents were socially as well as economically deprived. It also explains why we love underdogs, in what way these “humble beginnings” matter and how the lives of these men are intertwined with our belief in the American Dream.
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As the title telegraphs, “Heroes with Humble Beginnings” is a book about the early, challenging years of some of the greatest ballplayers, movie actors and presidents of all time, about boys whose parents were socially as well as economically deprived. It also explains why we love underdogs, in what way these “humble beginnings” matter and how the lives of these men are intertwined with our belief in the American Dream.
Ep 5: Childhood Disadvantage and Adult Success: Adversity and Grit
“Heroes with Humble Beginnings: Underdogs on the Diamond, At the Movies, In the White House,” by FM Kail
26 minutes 58 seconds
3 years ago
Ep 5: Childhood Disadvantage and Adult Success: Adversity and Grit
When you look at the traits, skills and attributes that were the keys to succeeding in baseball, film and politics, they seem to have very little to do with humble beginnings. Whether it is the stamina, strength and coordination it takes to be a major leaguer, the looks, voice and style it takes to be a movies star, or the confidence, interpersonal skills and optimism it takes to be a great president – none of these are qualities that are class or economically based. Mike Kail posits the one characteristic that is shared by those who make it to the top, a characteristic that may be fostered by struggling at the start. And he shares his views about why we revere the heroes in his stories, even if their early life challenges did not directly impede their rise to fame and fortune.
“Heroes with Humble Beginnings: Underdogs on the Diamond, At the Movies, In the White House,” by FM Kail
As the title telegraphs, “Heroes with Humble Beginnings” is a book about the early, challenging years of some of the greatest ballplayers, movie actors and presidents of all time, about boys whose parents were socially as well as economically deprived. It also explains why we love underdogs, in what way these “humble beginnings” matter and how the lives of these men are intertwined with our belief in the American Dream.
