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Choose Yourself!

When was the last time you did something for yourself? Do you go about life fulfilling the need of others over your own? Some may argue that putting the needs of others in front of your own is selfless. However, if all you do is put up with that handsome guy who’s inconsistent or go to the club because your friends want you to, I can’t call that selflessness. For lack of a better word, I’d call it “stupidity,” but let’s not go there because today, I want you to reflect on the subtle art of choosing yourself.   What Does It Mean to Choose Yourself? You can’t thrive in this world if you don’t choose yourself. You’ve got to stop meeting other people’s expectations or doing useless things for people who call you only when they’re in need. When you start choosing yourself, something strange will start happening in your life. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but soon, it will feel like a burden off your shoulders. So, if you are still wondering what it means to choose yourself, here w...
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10 Daily Habits of Happy People

At one point in your life, you've asked the question: how can I be happy? It's an illusion that happiness is a destination. The truth is that happiness is always within us. The idea that we must achieve certain things to be happy can make us more miserable. So, which are the habits for happiness? Let me walk you through the ten daily habits of happy people. Some you do every day, others you have to do consciously. In the end, calling yourself happy should come easy. 1. They Practice Gratitude Happy people have a lot to be thankful for. This habit is not automatic. Somehow, we've wired our brains to see what we don't have as opposed to what we have. The result is a life of ungratefulness, even for the small little things. Research shows that people who consciously express gratitude experience improved mood and energy. They also have lower cortisol levels, less anxiety, and ultimately, a happy life. Oprah says she has a gratitude journal that she writes in ev...
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How To Build Strong Relationships And Influence People!

Dale Carnegie, the author of "How To Win Friends and Influence People" engineered interpersonal relationships.  Not to misquote him, but today I want to remind us of the crucial aspect of making anything happen. From selling a house to starting a family and even acquiring wealth. It's vital that we learn people skills.  If you find that your office, family, and social relationships are not what you desire, ask yourself, "Am I doing everything to ensure my relationships strengthen instead of falling apart?" This guideline is for the person looking to build strong relationships and influence people.  Listen 3 Good listening is something we often heard growing up. "Listen to your teachers," "listen to your parents," we always had an authority figure that we needed to listen to.  Now, when it comes to building a strong relationship with others, it's important to listen to what's spoken and to what's left unsaid. Listening is the key t...
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Who Am I?

Everyone reading this post has enormous potential for success.  But ask yourself this.  What makes you come alive? When you wake up in the morning, are you angry that the alarm went off? Or do you get out of bed ready to conquer? The thing is.  If you don't know your purpose, you'll never be happy that another day has dawned. That's why I'm asking you today- What makes you come alive?  For me, just writing down an inspiring message is enough to make me feel happy. I appreciate that God has gifted me with great communication skills to put down a paragraph that makes sense. It's not automatic. It's God's gift.  What I'm talking about here is not just about the common things that come to mind: running, basketball, music, or drawing.  Understand this. Your gift is that thing you do with the least effort, but other people can't do it as well as you. It could be that you can make other people laugh, you can speak before crowds, or you can...
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10 Habits of People Who Are Never Broke

What if you could have enough money to buy anything, anywhere, and anytime? Well, some people are living this reality. These people always seem to have money. But it's not because they earn more than you but because they are good at managing their finances.  Be honest. You want to take back control of your finances.   Good news: You can. By practicing these ten and effective good money habits for life , you'll never be broke. Ask yourself who am I? And then learn these ten habits of people who are never broke.  1. They Know how to Keep money      A good money habit is learning how to spend money healthily. If you don't know how to keep money, you will always be broke. We all have wants and needs. But remember that human needs are insatiable.  If you always spend everything you earn, you'll always end up at your dreaded zero. 2. They Are Not Emotional Spenders  Emotional spending is buying things because you feel like it. Also kn...
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12 Things You Should Give Up If You Want to Be Successful

The secret to success, they say, is as much about the things you gain and about the things you give up. So, What are you willing to lose to achieve great success? In today's post, I will share with you 12 things you should give up to become successful. And for those who are always broke, here are 10 habits of people of are never broke. Fear of the Unknown There are no guarantees in life. Fear and uncertainty plague the best of us. When you embark on building a new business or starting a new project, something at the back of your mind will tell you what if you fail, what if you lose your investment. The thing is; You will never realize what you would have gained if you let fear control your actions. 2. Letting Emotions Control Your Decisions. Yes, your workplace may be stressful. But the worst thing you could do to yourself is throwing out a sound idea because you are angry, sad, frustrated, or even happy. I've seen people make financial decisions based on what...
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15 Daily Habits of the Rich and Successful

The rich and successful didn't get to where they are by sheer luck or accident.  No.  It's by building on habits that reap significant gains. While creating wealth is easier said than done, anyone can develop millionaire habits. I'm talking about simple things that you can add or improve on to accomplish something that you can only imagine.  Listen: I've been poor all my life, and while I was told that a good education is the stepping stone to a wealthy lifestyle, I know better now.  I've scoured the internet and read a couple of books about the habits of the wealthiest CEOs. So, here I am sharing my findings with you.  Here are 15 daily habits of the rich and successful. I've also covered 12 habits you should give up if you want to be successful.  1. They Wake Up Early  Yep, that's the millionaire habit I'll start with. There's a difference between waking up early to hurry through breakfast so that you can get to work on time and waking up early to ...
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