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Why You Need to Write Down Things You're Grateful for Every Day
"Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary" - Margaret Cousins
Your Narcissistic Behavior Is Costing You More Harm than You Can Imagine
Your Narcissistic Behavior Is Costing You More Harm than You Can Imagine - Here's How to Detect and.... It's preventing you from seeing the true beauty of life..
Everything You're Not Is What Makes You Who You Are
By Emmanuel A. Anderson How to make peace with your dark side to thrive in life The self-help industry has become huge and continues to boom because of what it capitalizes on - everything you're not. Now before proceeding, please analyze the following stats and tell me what you think.
What Patrick Bet-David's View on the 4-Day-Work-Week Has Thought Me about Perspective
What Patrick Bet-David's View on the 4-Day-Work-Week Has Thought Me about Perspective. And how, as a people, we can be consumed in our ideas and opinions without looking at things objectively..
To the One Suffering from Low-Self Esteem, Here's How to Fix It
Suffering from low self-esteem, what would you say if I asked how you came about it? Can you identify how that limiting habit became a part of you? Of course not. You know why? Because that moment you identify it is when the solution unveils itself to you. And it's because, as they say, "a problem identified is half solved." So, at that moment you won't suffer it anymore. But you can't identify it because you have no idea how you came to suffer it.
Why I Recommend You to Read Grit
Why I Recommend You to Read Grit - A Book by Angela Duckworth. Tenacity isn't just pushing hard on something. It's actually pushing hard on the right thing..
This Common and Foolish Thing Tops It All with the Variables at Play In Success
By Emmanuel A. Anderson I don't think if you're to be asked about the factors that contribute to success, you won't know any and mention at least one. You will. The reason is that you've learned, grown, and evolved all towards wanting to succeed in life. You're also learning daily and devising strategies to...
One of the Best Books to Read in Your Moments of Challenges
Or if you want to know how to deal with life's obstacles.. "One of the Best Books to Read in Your Moments of Challenges" is published by Emmanuel A. Anderson in Age of Awareness.
Success Is Discomfort. Accept It to Achieve Or Fail
By Emmanuel A. Anderson The choice is yours. Question; Isn't it sad that everyone wants to succeed, but only a few do? It is, right? Yes. So, that'll bring us back to another question: Why? That among everybody, only a few succeed despite the desire of all. The answer is what you've read in the title; discomfort. Yes, you heard that...
The Location You Find Yourself Can Shit on You than More You Can Imagine
A personal story on my experience looking for the right environment to be me and what I discovered. The idea of location impacting us significantly in life has been a debate on intellectual fronts for years. People have been sharing their points of view on this subject for...
Steal This Ten-Minute Habit to Make Your Self-Development Journey Easy
Steal This Ten-Minute Habit to Make Your Self-Development Journey Easy. "Self-development isn't possible without self-awareness" - Simon Alexander Ong..
Trevor Noah Reveals What He Believes to Be the Number One Secret to Success In Life
By Emmanuel A. Anderson And it'll shock you to hear it. Iwouldn't be surprised if you ask any successful person when you meet them about the factors that contribute to success in life, and everyone tells you something different. That's because their experiences aren't the same, and everyone and what they did or the factors...
Why I'm Disappointed in the U.K. and the British People
After 15 years of sweating blood, tears, and pain to realize the dream of living here, you'll be equally disappointed if you see what I'm seeing. Living in the United Kingdom was every child's dream growing up from where I come from, especially if you're from a poor...
This Is the One Quality That Makes a Great Writer
By Emmanuel A. Anderson All great writers have one thing in common, and it's this. When it comes to the concept of who's a great writer, many qualities come up. For instance, some people will tell you they're consistent - they write daily. Others will also tell you they put a lot of research information behind their write-ups. Etc. And...
What It Means to Have Financial Abundance That Nobody Tells You
It has nothing to do with the figures in your bank account. What would you say if I asked you to explain what abundance means? Enough of something, right? Alright! What about financial abundance? As you’ve already stated above, a lot of money. Plenty. Isn’t it? Yes, you’ve nodded your head. Well, your belief about the subject tells how well the world’s culture has influenced you. Why am I saying this? Simple.
Success Has Nothing to Do With Money - Here’s Why You Must Rid Yourself of the Idea
Busting the myth behind the present-day definition of success. We live in a time where society defines success as a million or billion-dollar feat, and if you don’t have such monies, it means you’re a failure. So, many are stressing themselves every day to reach a billion-dollar status to feel successful, even to their detriment. But what would you describe the meaning people give to the word nowadays if you’re being honest with yourself? Stressful? Or helpful? What is your answer? Can you tell us?
Your Success in Life Resides in You
By Emmanuel A. Anderson How tuning into yourself and discovering what you're made of helps you achieve more success in life than any other thing. Photo by Leohoho on Unsplash We all want to be successful - adults, kids, privileged, underprivileged, etc.
How to Get Through Your Psychological Roadblocks to Get Things Done (And Achieve Your Dreams)
By Emmanuel A. Anderson It's just a single mindset shift, and you're good to go on everything you have to do. Photo by Aleksandra Sapozhnikova on Unsplash Everyone has a psychological roadblock that fights against them in their pursuit of success. It's either the "I'm not good enough mindset" or "I can't do it." And...
Tim Denning Is a Perfect Case Study for Online Writing Success Every Writer Should Look Up To
By Emmanuel A. Anderson Here's why Image by Tim Denning from his Twitter account. On the outside looks of the guy is an asshole. But on the inside is a genius that if anybody dreaming of succeeding online with their writing could look, they would achieve quickly. Why am I saying this? What is it about this guy that I'm so sure that if everybody...
Fuck 9-5. I Will Pursue My Passion
By Emmanuel A. Anderson "Getting a few weeks off a year to relax and being told what to do for the next 40+ years is the definition of hell" - Tim Denning . Photo by Ethan Sykes on Unsplash Choosing a direction to go in one's life is more complicated. People have debated which is best - to work at a job or pursue your passion over the years.
Head to This Little Advice, and You Can Be Financially Successful Easily
By Emmanuel A. Anderson One action is all it takes to be financially wealthy Photo by Anastase Maragos on Unsplash "The money you make is a symbol of the value you create" - Idowu Koyenikan If I asked you to define money, you'd say it's a means of exchange for goods and services or value...
Here's Why I'm Not Buying Anymore Self-Help Books or Courses (And You Shouldn't Too)
By Emmanuel A. Anderson What's the essence of staying with something if you've outgrown it? Photo by Shiromani Kant on Unsplash Unless you had everything in your life figured out for you when you were born, you resort to self-help to put your life together, create a plan to take on life, and execute.
How Not to Be Broke
By Emmanuel A. Anderson Everybody is a business. Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash I'm a broke person. My savings in my bank account as I write this is €5000. And this amount of money is going out of my way in the next few months due to some investments I have to make. But does that mean I cannot advise you on how not to be broke and be wealthy? There are two answers to this question. The first is the main one; "a big No!" Why? Because I'm...
A Quote from Rumi That Can Catapult You to Success Without Struggle
By Emmanuel A. Anderson Success and failure are about what you give your energy. Image: Wikipedia The impact of words on our lives is tremendous. But not as the meaning they carry. There're words that, when you hear, nothing happens whiles others pierce your soul like a sword. They cut deep, sometimes bring you to the reality that you may probably be...
Sometimes, What You Need to Reach Your Destination in Life Is to Surrender
By Emmanuel A. Anderson What the power of surrendering can do for you Photo by Darius Bashar on Unsplash There's power in surrender. I'll give you an example; I spent ten years accomplishing my dream of relocating from Africa to Europe. I stowed away on ships, put myself in situations I didn't have to, and slept on the street and in jail...
A Brutally Honest Way to Achieve More In Life
By Emmanuel A. Anderson The more I grow, I realize that having many things doesn't permit growth. Photo by Sarah Dorweiler on Unsplash When I was growing up as a child, the cool thing to do was have so many things - clothes, cars, women, etc. So, as children, all our thinking and programing was that if you have so much material...
How to Know If You're Becoming Your Future Self
By Emmanuel A. Anderson A practical idea to getting yourself to the person you've envisioned becoming Photo by Jo Szczepanska on Unsplash Achieving success in life doesn't take only dreams and goals. Certain variables come into play as well. Some of them are planning, aligning yourself with the right people, and taking consistent action.
Six Years After Crossing the Mediterranean Sea From Libya to Europe - What I’ve Learnt So Far When It Comes to Success in Life
Hint: All that you seek in life is already in you African immigrants crossing the Mediterranean sea from Libya to Italy(Pic: Davi Carvalho via Flickr) How’s life, brother? Hmm, we’re managing. Where are you? I want to come to you for a bit of discussion over something. Are you available? Yeah. Ok. I’ll be there in an hour. Alright. I’m waiting. Those were the words we spoke on the phone when he called. He was my stepbrother, and just as I’ve experienced life, he had the same way.
How to Get People to Like and Be With You
Everything is about emotions Photo by Bansah Photography on Unsplash “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou Human beings are sentient creatures. We act and how our environment makes us feel. We don’t care about what you say to us or do but how you make us feel. We gravitate towards people who make us feel great and move away from those who make us feel bad.
7 Life Truths That When You Come To Terms With, You’ll Be Free and Successful
#3. Nobody cares about you Photo by Bruno van der Kraan on Unsplash You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. But some people, despite knowing the truth, aren’t free. And it’s because they haven’t come to terms with it and use it to their advantage. Because if knowing alone is enough, then everyone’s life should be great because we all know almost every piece of information concerning life. But here’s the case not all of us are free.
7 Songs Capable of Recharging You to Keep Going After Your Dreams When You Feel Unmotivated
They’ve been my go-to songs for motivation when the going gets tough Photo by Soundtrap on Unsplash Music, just like words, is an integral part of our lives. They tend to empower us when we hear them. A song can make you happy when you’re feeling sad. But, it can make you cry too when it hits you due to the memories it could bring. The legendary Bob Marley once said, “one good thing about music when it hits you; you feel no pain.” And he was right.
7 Traits of Highly Creative People That Differentiate Them From Everyone
These traits tell you a truly creative person, and you must embrace yourself Photo by Ari He on Unsplash Being a creative person means being a different person. When you’re creative, your life is different. There are things that you do that people usually don’t do, and there are things that people do that you don’t do. Every creative person has a different soul because creativity happens typically on another plain mentally and spiritually.
5 Life Hacks You Can Use to Achieve Success Without Working Hard
They’re tested and work effectively Photo by Angelo Pantazis on Unsplash The road to success is a process. It’s a journey that takes time, effort, and persistence. There’re no shortcuts to it, and those who want to get to it have to carry themselves through the process without shortcuts. For no one cheats, and they make it.
5 Reasons Why Those Dreams You're Carrying Won't Come Into Reality
Hint: You've relinquished your power in life to someone else Photo by Chris Moore on Unsplash Those dreams you're carrying won't come to fruition. I know you're shocked to hear me say it, but that's the truth. I repeat, your dreams won't come into reality. Do you doubt it? You do. That's great. Have you seen the energy you're using to challenge my assertion? Let me ask you; Is that the same energy you use on working on your dreams?
You’re Already the Best Version of Yourself. You Only Need to Activate It to Live the Life You Want
Time to make a change and live your best life Photo by Salomé Guruli on Unsplash It’s sad why we’re complete and divinely made, but we’re looking for external approvals to feel whole. Although, it’s not our fault. The world has made us. But, when would we stop blaming the world when we aren’t kids anymore and at least have discovered some truths about life? When can we stop the victim game and start making changes? Is the blame game even working in our favor at all?
How to Live Like a Monk Without Deliberately Living Like A Monk
From someone who has been living like this for six years Photo by RKTKN on Unsplash You seem like a monk to me was the words he said after telling him about how I’ve lived my life in the last six years. Although he knew it, the part about me not being in an intimate relationship and having sex was the shocking part that made him make the statement. He said that because he wondered how I could be on my own without friends and sex partners and still not worry.
10 Easy Habits That When Practiced as a Writer Can Help You Do and Achieve More
Based on lessons learned from James Altucher’s book, choose yourself. Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash One thing that can make me bet that the book choose yourself by James Altucher could be one of my favorite books to read from the author is that he advises people to go for their dreams and presents some ways and practices you can use to reach your dreams. The book is about how he lost everything and rebuilt it using certain simple habits.
The One Thing That Makes It Hard For People to Reject You in Any Situation
The secret to being counted in and not out anything Photo by Shamim Nakhaei on Unsplash In the sight of the creator, the universe, we are all valuable and equal. Nobody is bigger and better than their fellow. But, in worldly dimensions, it’s different. How is that possible? What happened? What’s differentiating us from each other? The answer is here. Let’s see it. We’re called to manage the earth — Genesis 2:5.
You’re Doing All That Required for Good Writing but Aren’t Getting the Attraction - It’s Because of This Reason
Hint — it’s not because your writing sucks Photo by Wisma Urcine on Unsplash Every writer’s dream is to get their works to as large an audience as possible whenever they push the publish bottom. I have this dream. You have it. Everyone writer has it. But, as we do, not all of us actualize it. So, the question is, why? Why do we all aspire as writers to get our works to a larger audience, but some of us can’t do it, but only a few? The following is the reason.
How to Get People to Do What You Want Without Having to Do or Say Anything
People utter words, yet nobody follows them while others don’t, but have followers — why? Photo by KE ATLAS on Unsplash The adage; “No man is an island” is one of the frequent sayings I heard growing up. As to why people said that a lot, I didn’t understand or bothered to know why, and until I grew up, I wouldn’t know its meaning. So, if I’ve quoted it, it’s because of what I’ve come to realize. We all need people with our journey in life.
All Self-Improvement Is Towards One Goal - You Have to Stop if You Aren’t Achieving It
Understanding the reason for being in this space to keep being in it or quit Photo by Boxed Water Is Better on Unsplash Why do you like self-improvement? What’s your motive behind it, and what do you seek to achieve with it? Is it that you want to become a better version of yourself and live life on your terms without anything influencing it? That’s your motive for engaging in it. Right? That same mindset you have informed me to go into it, too.
It’s Taking Too Much Time to Reach Your Dreams Than It Should - Here’s Why
Time to rethink your concept of dream achievement Photo by jose aljovin on Unsplash The book, Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and , opens with a story about the basketball legend Michael Jordan. Then, talks about how the Chicago Bulls weren’t succeeding despite Michael’s incredible talent. And it goes on to discuss that they needed a “who,” not a “how” to succeed. So, they brought in Scottie Pippen and coach Phil Jackson.
It’s Not Your Fault if You Are Born Poor, but It’s Your Fault if You Die Poor
Why your excuse for not becoming something in life is invalid Photo by Shiromani Kant on Unsplash Pictures speak louder than words. So I opened with this saying to get you to grab the whole idea of what I want to tell you in this article. Because if I have followed the title with a picture full of books on mindset, personal growth, business, and success, then I’m trying to tell you something you should get at a glance. But I get it. It’s not all of us that can understand things from the onset.
How Your Life Could Look Like if You Could Be Technologically Savvy
What’s differentiating the haves and the haves not in the 21st century ¡Photo by Tezos on Unsplash New times call for new ways of doing things. Isn’t it? And new ways of doing things call for a new approach to life. Does it? And a new approach to life demands new thinking. Right? This means what differentiates successful people today from everyone is seeing things from this perspective. Yes or no?
If Spanx Is Worth Over a Billion After Twenty Years, We Can Create a Billion-Dollar Business Too
Lessons from the success of Sarah Blakely Photo by Atikh Bana on Unsplash The idea of human beings desiring more from life is inherent. I have it in me, you have it in you, and everyone has it. If there’s anyone out there who doesn’t desire to do more, achieve more, and become more, they have a mental disorder. I say this because deep within our souls is a spirit that yearns for more. So, it makes sense to desire more.
What We Need to Understand as People trying to be Entrepreneurs
It’s not for the ordinary human being Photo by Humphrey Muleba on Unsplash I’m just sick and tired of people trying to be entrepreneurs complaining about the lack of funds to get their ideas going. I’m tired of everyone saying I want to do this or that but can’t find the money to do it. Really? You don’t have the money? Are you alright with what you are saying? No! I don’t think you understand. Because if you know what entrepreneurship is all about, you won’t say those words. Why?
Why You Haven't Been Able to Know Who You Are All These Years
By Emmanuel A. Anderson An insight to help you know yourself Photo by Steady Hand Co. on Unsplash Who are you? We don't ask people frequently this question because it brings resentment and anger, especially if they don't know the answer. Over time, humanity has been battling for the answer to this question. Philosophers of generations have come...
Here's How You Can Benefit From Them
By Emmanuel A. Anderson A simplified process to craft a great story Photo by Carl Heyerdahl on Unsplash First of all, can I suggest that writing, just like any form of communication, solves problems? And, when you sit to write, whatever you say must be to solve problems? That, without it, you aren't a good writer?
How to Become Powerful and Respected Among Everyone
The code to dominating over the world Photo by Charles C. Collingwood on Unsplash The idea of having to feel influential and respected is a natural trait of every human being. Authentically, we were created to have dominion and control over the earth — Genesis 1:26. Every individual has a natural desire to be powerful, from children to adults. But, as it stands, not everyone achieves this feast. Here’s why; We crave power because of who we are as human beings.
Write Not for Money While Writing for Money
How to get people attracted to your writing without making them know you are doing it for money I have never had the urge to add my voice to writers advising new writers and already established ones about why they shouldn’t make money the focal point of their works. It should be because what informed me to go into this space wasn’t money-related. As much as I wish to make a living from writing to have the freedom to put in my all, I don’t put my mind on the money whenever I sit to write.
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