
NeurodivURGENT Fellowship Program

Daniel Oliphant
NeurodivURGENT Fellow - Fall 2025
Senior | Morehouse College
At NeurodivURGENT, we believe that supportive environments are essential to accomplishing goals in a healthy manner, no matter the field. That being said, during the application process we asked the question below. Here's what Daniel had to say...
Q: If you had a friend who was extremely talented but lacked confidence in their ability to succeed at something they really wanted to do, what advice would you give to encourage them to take the leap?
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A: "I would tell my friend that confidence is not something you are simply born with, but it is built through persistent effort. Often, talented individuals underestimate their own abilities because they focus on their fears or compare themselves to others. I would remind them that every successful person has faced doubt and setbacks, but what separates them is the willingness to keep pushing forward..."
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