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  • The 4 Keys to Success

    Everyone wants to achieve personal success. Every one of us wants to learn the ropes of being successful. We all have one common goal in life. To be successful and live a happy and fulfilling life.

    We all have a desire to make a difference in the world. But many of us struggle to triumph and live a below-average life style.

    Many have read on the subject of personal success. Many, if not all are students of the subject. Only a few are good students and are successful. While many fall in the category of bad students and are struggling.

    It is almost impossible to understand the subject of success in one attempt. However, in all the books I have come across, there are similarities. The presentations and presenters, may be different but most of them have similar themes and methods of achieving success.

    There are basically 4 keys that you need to help you achieve your success and these are:-

    Write Down Your Goals

    Without writing down your own goals, you will be shooting in the air; you will just be drifting and moving along aimlessly; you will be at the bottom of the park which is crowded. To have meaningful success you need to write down your goals and start working on them.

    This is the only way to measure your success. Your written down goals have to be measurable and specific. I like to personalise them by saying “I earn so much by such a date; I have done this by such a date.”

    You are the only person that can use the “I” for yourself. No one else can use it on you. Making such pronouncements helps to immediately know the exact target and the expected results. It also sets a deadline. Being exact with the goal gives motivation every time you read it.

    Since the goals are measurable, if, by the set date, I have not achieved the target, I simply adjust the date accordingly. However, I do not adjust the goal because by then my mind is already conditioned and working to achieve the set goal.

    Remember that the goals you set must be those that are in tandem with your overall life’s objectives. They must help you get closer to achieving your life’s intended purpose.

    Do not underestimate the power of writing down your goals. I usually carry around a notebook with me. Where I write down ideas and many other personal things. Don’t just rely on your memory, write down your goals.

    Set a Deadline

    Everything in life has a useful shelf life. Some things have a much longer useful shelf life than others. That is why deadlines are important. They make you work extra hard. We are always working to beat deadlines because we all know that time waits for no one.

    Setting reasonable deadlines is also key to ensuring that you achieve your success. Reasonable deadlines are those that give you ample time to be creative, work, and stay motivated. I have found that short deadlines can be a source of frustration especially if the goals are not achieved.

    Everyone has an optimum point when they give in their best. This is the time when you are full of energy and enthusiastic for life. The time when you can take on any challenge without much of a problem. This is the best time to ensure that you work extra hard to do the right things.

    If you are relatively younger this is the best time to ensure that you put your act together. Stop fooling around. Get to work and you will enjoy the benefits later. I know that a day will come when those energy levels will be a thing of the past. Ask those who are well advanced in age and they will tell you.

    The way I set my goals is that they include a deadline in the goal itself so am always in the know if am working beyond my expected deadline date. The thing with having deadlines is that your mind is tuned in and expectant to achieve a result at the set time.

    I have noticed that somehow your mind is constantly alert to your deadline and this keeps you working towards achieving or beating the set deadline.

    Take Action

    They say actions speak louder than words. Yes, it is important to set goals and having deadlines. But, setting goals and having deadlines will not achieve anything if you do not take action. Most of our plans die a natural death because we do not act on them. Taking action will ensure that you start moving towards your goals.

    Create a habit of taking action that will help you achieve your goals on a daily basis. Take one step at a time. If your goal is to make say US$200,000 by say 31 December, decide how you are going to make this money and get started with the process.

    We have a habit of just making good pronouncements and leaving everything to God. Look, God is not going to make you rich without you playing your part. God will open an opportunity for you and it is entirely up to you to cease it and make good use of it.

    You have a big part to play in God’s picture. I have noticed a tendency, especially amongst us Christians of saying “I receive in Jesus’ name” when a preacher makes certain pronouncements and we leave it at that.

    Yes, receive it and start working on actualising the pronouncement by taking action. Get up and go to work. The bible says “the Lord will bless the work of your hands.” Those who succeed are those who try and take action. It is better to die trying.

    Persist Until You Succeed

    Success does not come easy and does not come cheap. If it were easy, then we would all have been successful. There would have been no need to talk about it. But we talk about it because we know the challenges that people will face on the path to success.

    Yes, things will not always go according to your plan, and most of the time they never, but when you persist you will triumph over any challenge. Persistence is key to your success. Those who are successful are those who are resilient and persistent. They know that challenges have to be conquered.

    Without persistence, you are surely doomed to fail. Because along the way to success you will be met with many of them. Some of these challenges may look to be insurmountable. Your success will be largely determined by your persistence.

    The bigger your goals are the more hard work and persistence you need to have. Be prepared that on your journey to success you will be greatly tested. You will need to focus on the things that you have an influence on, as these are the things that will help you overcome your challenges.

    Conclusion

    “Successful people tend to become more successful because they are always thinking about their successes” – Brian Tracy.

    There are many ways to succeed but the above are key for me and they seem to work so far. You can devise what works for you but I reckon that they will not be very different from mine. We are all wired to succeed and the ball is in our hands.

  • The Darkest Hour is Just Before Dawn

    “Believe in a hope that a new hope is dawning, believe that your dreams will come true, believe in the promise of brighter tomorrows, begin by believing in you.”

    The darkest hour is just before dawn. Have you ever noticed that when you are about to break through there is usually a dark period that you experience?

    Perhaps the roughest patch is actually just before you hit the gold; just before you break through. This is also the period at which many of us, give up.

    Before the light of dawn, darkness may linger. Though we may face challenges and sorrow during the night, remember that joy and new beginnings await us in the morning. Embrace hope and keep moving forward, for brighter days are just ahead.

    If you are going through a very difficult patch in your life this I believe is a sign that good things are yet to come. This though does not mean that you stop working hard but instead it is time for you to doubled your efforts.

    I have come to realise that every time I start working on a new project, there is a period when things seem not to be making sense or going my way.

    There is always a time when I feel that everything I try is not just working out. I feel a negative force pulling me the other way.

    When I started developing this website I gave up for some time because things seemed not to be working out for me.

    This is when I did not even know how to promote my blog site and was receiving very little to no traffic. Perhaps that was the darkest time for this site.

    When you are in your darkest period and continuously work hard and smart, the dawn will surely come.

    Do not give up in this period of darkness, it is when you should work even harder to learn from your mistakes and ensure that when it is dawn you can reap the rewards and continue to enjoy them for a long time.

    Every Good Thing is Worth the Effort

    Every good thing is worth your best effort and time investment. If you are to build something of value you will definitely have to invest a lot of your time and energy.

    I have set myself targets for this site and this is always on my mind to ensure that my readers get what I feel is the best of me. My aim for this site is to give out enough and well written articles.

    I am always looking to write content on a regular basis as this is the only way to add value to this site. Currently, there are close to a hundred articles all written by me and of fairly good value.

    I must say that the traffic is currently improving and will surely reach the intended targets within a short period of time.

    In a few month’s time this site will be of great value to my readers and contribute to personal development and self-growth topics.

    One of the targets I have set for the next 12 months is to read a minimum of 12 personal development and self-growth books, this is in addition to my regular reading. This translates to a minimum of 1 book per month. Surely this is achievable.

    The journey of success is not an easy one but is very enjoyable. I can say am still in the darkest of hours it is not yet dawn for me and my intended life’s purpose. The good thing is I have started off, am no longer in my comfort zone.

    Just Get Started and Stay on it

    If you have been thinking or have a written down life’s purpose just get started with it. Even if it is not yet very clear, just get started.

    Sometimes we over plan to the extent that our plans begin to scare us and eventually are overtaken by events and we end up not even getting started.

    There are some plans that I have shelved because they have been overtaken by events. Yes, it’s good to plan but please do not over plan.

    You may adjust your plans as you go along and have a much clearer picture of what you want to achieve. Yes, it is very important to have a plan but also remember that time waits for nobody.

    With time, patience, and perseverance you will accomplish all things. You should learn to strike a balance between your planning phase and your implementation process they are both important.

    “In the marathon of life, success calls for dedication to the goal, perseverance, compassion for my fellow man, and faith in God” – John A. Kelley.

    In the field of personal development and self-improvement, it is very important that you get started with your plans and adjust them as you go along.

    You will agree with me that the same, is equally true with business plans. Normally the reality tends to be very different from the plan.

    Only when you get started will you realise that some of the things you had planned for, might need to be adjusted to reality.

    I personally see nothing wrong with adjusting your plans to conform with what is obtaining on the ground. However, don’t change your final destination.

    We are mostly discouraged when our plans are not matching with reality. This is when you realise that you have reached the darkest of hours. At this point in your life, you need to steady your ship and weather the storm.

    At the end of the storm is calmness and it will surely be dawn. I Know that every project does go through storms and therefore, it is very important that you, the captain of the ship remain very focused to navigate through the storm.

    If you give up you might just be a few metres away from your breakthrough.

    Learn From Your Mistakes and Make Adjustments

    It is very important to learn from your mistakes and make the necessary adjustments,  in order for you to shorten your darkest hours.

    Most of the time your darkest hours are a result of your mistakes. Sometimes the dawn is delayed for reasons not known to us but, this should not make us despair for as long as we are sure that we are doing the right things.

    Mistakes will always be there and are made by everyone including the most disciplined and successful people.

    The difference, however, is how you recover from your mishaps. Always keep in mind that personal growth is not a competition neither is it a race with anyone. My personal development path is very different from yours.

    Life will always throw challenges at us and hence we are prone to make mistakes as we navigate through it. Learn to analyse your failures and refuse to accept them.

    Your mistakes are just one way of telling you to do things differently. With perseverance and persistence, your dawn will surely be upon you for a long time to come.

    So far my personal growth journey has been a fairly enjoyable one. I keep praying to God that he continues to guide me on this path I have set myself on.

    “Through perseverance, many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure” -Benjamin Disraeli

    Conclusion

    “I don’t think there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature” – John D. Rockefeller.

    Remember that personal development is not a destination but a journey. The darkest hours of your journey are just before dawn.

    Never give up on your dream and keep on making adjustments until you succeed. Remember that every good thing is worth your time and effort.

  • The Power to Make Choices is In Your Hands

    We live our lives based of the choices and decisions we make every day. The choices and decisions we make largely determine the quality of the lives we live.

    If you choose to be happy, you will live a happy life; if you choose to be negative you will be negative, so whatever you decide to do, the choice is yours.

    You are currently in this situation largely because of the choices you have previously made. You are living your choice. Stop blaming others and do something to change it.

    You are totally responsible for the decisions you make. God gave us the ability to make our own decisions. We are expected to be responsible for the decisions we make and endure the consequences.

    Unfortunately, many of us live in denial of being responsible for the state of our lives. We always want to blame someone for not being supportive or doing something about it.

    How do you expect someone to do something about your situation when you made the wrong decision? You made the wrong choice. Look, God allows certain things to happen to us in order that we may learn from them. Experience is a good teacher.

    Most of the time we neglect the good counsel we are given. When people come with good advice we are quick to ignore or even rebuke them. “I know what am doing. It’s my life after all.” These are some of the most common answers we give.

    People always want to give an excuse when they fail. We cry and complain to say “why me” O Lord. But, let’s face it, if not “you” then who? We only want to be credited with the positive things we do.

    The same energy you apply when things are going right should be applied even in your trying times. In fact, you must double that energy during your trying times.

    The Blame game will not change your current situation it will only make things worse. If you are facing difficulties in your marriage go and seek professional help, make the decision and quit complaining about your spouse.

    If it’s financing you want, start a side hustle, no matter how small it may be, learn the ropes and get busy with it. At least get started. Yes, you will fail but one day you will look back and say I have come from very far.

    Life has taught me that, to make meaningful progress, you need to realise that you are totally responsible for your choices and the decisions you make. This will help you make better decisions and take corrective action where necessary.

    Taking responsibility may sound harsh but, that is just the reality of life. If you are not happy with your current lifestyle, it is your duty and responsibility to change the situation. You have the power within, to make the right choices.

    If you wait for someone to come and change it for you, most likely you will wait forever. No one will pitch up for you.

    Look no one has the right to force you to go against your free will without your permission. You are made of the things you do and not the things that happen to you. You will stumble, every now and again that’s life but stumbling is not what makes you.

    What makes you is that which makes you stand up when you stumble. Just because your friends have invited you to attend a party does not mean you should attend. You have a choice either to attend or not.

    If you have a goal to achieve stay home and work on it. True friends will always support your endeavours. Surely there will be more parties to attend when you succeed.

    Create Personal Boundaries and Take Responsibility

    Humans by nature are social beings. This means that we are tolerant of other beings. We want to have a sense of belonging. That is why family and friendships are important. We want to have a safety net. A place where we feel safe.

    Most of the time especially in our teens we are easily influenced by our peers and join in everything we think is cool just to fit in a certain group.

    This leads us to lose our personal boundaries and allows people to control our lives. I remember being in the same dilemma for a long time. I know that many of us have experienced peer pressure at some point.

    When you allow people to cross your personal boundaries you lose yourself. You lose your personal Identity.

    That is why it is important to maintain and guard your personal space it is your property. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in charge of your boundaries.

    It is difficult to re-create boundaries especially when you have lost them, but it is worth fighting for. Do not let other people be responsible for your well-being. Let your “No” be “No” and your “Yes” be “Yes” nothing less nothing more.

    Sometimes we lose our boundaries by being over-responsible for other people’s needs especially our children. We want to be involved in everything they do and take responsibility for them. We want to be responsible for their happiness, success, and their life in general.

    Well, in as much as we have to be involved in the many aspects of their lives, especially when they are still young, we have to have a limit. They are individual human beings and at some point in life, they will have to move on. You do not want to have a 25 years old baby in your house.

    Depending on how old they are, allow them to make certain choices and let them take responsibility for their actions. When my eldest son was about 5 years I had trained him in such a way that we could go shopping and he would not through tantrums crying for toys.

    When it was time to buy toys I would take him to a toy shop and tell him to choose 1 or 2 toys. The funny part is that even as a small boy he would start negotiating with me to get him more toys because 1 or 2 were just not enough.

    I would stick to the agreed number and that the choice is entirely his to make. Of course, I would chip in to advise but I allowed him to make the final decision.

    The catch was to make him own the toys and be responsible for them. This way every time the toys stopped working and he comes crying, I would tell him it was his choice. Eventually, I noticed that he would take my advice most of the time. Now he is a big boy.

    Exercise Your Power Wisely

    The ability to choose and make your own decisions is powerful. It should not be taken lightly. This power is uniquely yours and never allow anyone to get it away from you.

    Be in control of your life by making wise informed decisions. To live a happy life, you need to learn how to make decisions and choices that are beneficial in both the short and long run. Be in control of your life by choosing what you do every day.

    When you are faced with difficult challenges in life take a break and don’t make hasty decisions. Think about how you will be affected in the medium to long term; think about the impact your decision will have on your immediate family.

    If possible consult your spouse and children, let them have an input after all we spend most of the time working for them.

    Listen to their concerns and fears. But ultimately you will have to make that decision bearing in mind the information you have gathered from your immediate family.

    Personal development and self-improvement demands that you are responsible for the decisions and choices you make.

    Conclusion

    You have the power and ability to make your own choices and decisions that will affect or change your life. Let no one take away that power and responsibility from you. Make those decisions and choices today and kick start your life.

  • Learn to Keep Your Dreams Alive

    The key to happiness is having dreams. The key to success is making your dreams come true.

    We all have dreams, but life can be a discouragement. Life has a way of pushing our dreams backwards.

    We all have gone through a rough patch in our lives and this may have resulted in you burying your dreams. There are various reasons why your dreams could be buried. 

    Some dreams are buried under bad health; some are buried under divorce and still, most people are buried with their dreams. Dr. Myles Monroe says the richest place on earth is the cemetery.

    This is where you find songs that have never been sung; books that have never been written; paintings that have never been painted; businesses that have never been actualised; buildings that have never been built and many other dreams that will never be realised.

    Even though your dreams have been buried, for as long as you still have the breath of life they are still alive, God has not forgotten about them. Your dreams may be buried but they are not dead.

    Most of us are discouraged when we are met with temporal adversity. But do you realise that obstacles are part of the bigger picture to help you achieve your dreams?

    The adversities we face are part of the process we go through to actualise our dreams. The many obstacles that you will encounter are part of the journey to achieving your dreams.

    Success is born from the challenges we face. Each obstacle you encounter is a stepping stone on your journey to greatness. Embrace these hurdles, for they are the true measures of your strength and resilience. Every struggle you overcome brings you closer to your goals. Keep pushing forward; your perseverance will pave the way to success.

    The fact that you have dreams does not necessarily mean that they will be achieved without hard work and persistence.

    Yes, it’s very important and necessary to have dreams but that does not guarantee that you will not come across challenges. Life is full of challenges and these are meant to prepare you and take you to the next level.

    It is never too late to realise your dreams. It does not matter how old you are if you awaken the dreams that God put on your heart you will surely achieve them.

    The bible says I will restore the years that the locust has eaten”. God has a way of giving us back our lost time.

    Do not die with your dreams, but allow God Almighty to help you share your dreams with the world.

    When God created you, he put in you all the gifts and talents needed to overcome any adversity and obstacle that you may encounter on your way to achieving your goals.

    He put in you the ability to change adversity into diversity; the ability to overcome obstacles.

    Write Down Your Dreams

    We must keep a hard copy of our dreams. Most successful people have written down their dreams.

    Read goals and goal setting for more details. There is a saying that when you write down your dreams when people read them, they will most likely follow them and this will eventually help you realise them even more quickly.

    Writing down your dreams also acts as a constant reminder. Every so often it is important to refer back to them and constantly remind yourself of what you want to achieve.

    It is not easy to commit to something you that is not written down because you will not fully recall it after some time.

    Regularly review your progress and make improvements. This can only be done if you have written them down.

    I have developed a habit of writing down what I want to achieve. Every year I make resolutions and set out goals to be achieved.

    I make sure that they conform to the bigger picture of what my life’s intended purpose is.

    Life is becoming more bearable for me as each day I focus on what I want to achieve. Yes, sometimes I find myself fire fighting. But I always try as much as possible to learn from fire fighting instances.

    Sometimes you may feel that there are too many setbacks, but do you realise that those same “setbacks” are “setups” to achieving your dreams?

    They propel you to see beyond the current circumstances. In every bad situation, there is always something positive.

    You may not understand it but I think God does not allow us go through the storm alone. He always provides a way where there seems to be no way. 

    God is always with us and he is always providing guidance. The current that determine our dreams and shapes our lives, flow from the attitude that we nurture every day.

    Speak Life to Every Dead Situation

    There is power in your tongue. What you say usually comes to pass. Remember that even during creation the Bible tells us in Genesis that every time God spoke: “it came to be”.

    For example on the first day of creation God said “let there be light” and here we are today, we have light throughout the day.

    All through creation we are told God said whatever he wanted to see and that is what came out and was created.

    To me, this demonstrates the power that the tongue holds. We are in our current situations mostly because of what we hold as thoughts and what we have said in the past.

    In other words, we have created our situations knowingly or unknowingly.

    If you go about complaining about how hard the economy is and how things are not working out for you, that is exactly what will come to pass in your life.

    Have you noticed that when economists predict a rise in inflation or commodity prices that is exactly what happens around the world? And the opposite is also true.

    This is equally true even with us on an individual level. When we speak positively about our life things begin to change.

    Therefore, it is important that you learn to always speak positive words of encouragement when faced with negative situations.

    One source of encouragement is the Bible. God has promised us so many good things even when we are faced with adversities.

    If you are sick, begin to claim your healing because the bible promises us good health and long life. “With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation” – the Bible.

    It may take time but every time you speak healing to your body you unbury your dreams of being healthy again.

    Begin to see yourself walking and living your dreams because God promised it. Speak positive affirmations to all negative situations in your life.

    Yes, you may be struggling financially but remember that God promised that he shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory. Not some, but all of them.

    Trust in God

    “Because he loves me, says the Lord, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name” – the Bible.

    At the end of the day, we are all created by God in his image and likeness. Whether we like it or not the Bible tells us in Genesis, that we are all created in Gods image.

    It’s like when we buy an appliance, the first thing we do is read the user’s manual and understand how the new appliance works and what its limitations are.

    The mere fact that we take time to read what the manufacturer’s manual says, we are placing our trust in the manufacturer because they are the creators of that appliance.

    We are acknowledging that the manufacturer knows the appliance better than us and gives us instructions on how to use it.

    It’s the same with us as human beings. If we live trusting God he surely does not let us down. Yes, sometimes things may not go as we want them, but God Almighty knows what’s best for us.

    All things work out for the better if we put your trust in God. Over the years I have learned to trust God. There are times when I feel that he is far away from me but my plans are not his.

    I know for sure that he has much much better plans for my life than I can imagine. I try as much as possible to live my life according to his plans. 

    The fact that am still alive is testimony enough that God cares about me. You may not realise it but we all have many things to thank God for.

    If it’s wealth, I believe that this world has more than enough to go round for all the 6 billion + inhabitants.

    Most of the time we find ourselves on the wrong end because we ignore what God is telling us, and usually, this is done out of selfish motives.

    There is a time I learned the hard way. I was trying to grow some tomatoes on a large scale for sale.

    God had clearly told me to do my own seedlings, this would have meant that I plant the seeds and wait for at least a month or so before transplanting them, but instead, I decided to go and buy the seedlings. I was trying to cut down on waiting time.

    They started very well and I thought you see I could have wasted time. My my my I lost everything after putting in so much effort and wasting money on fertilisers and chemicals.

    By the time I decided to do what God had earlier told me, it was too late and the rains were upon us. I guess God was trying to guide me to work within his plans.

    Conclusion

    “We should show our lives not as it is or how it ought to be, but only as we see it in our dreams” – Count Leo Tolstoy.

    I believe that every reasonable human being has a dream, in fact, many dreams.

    The difference between successful people and average people is that successful people have kept their dreams alive and are seriously perusing them.

    If you are reading this article I know that you have dreams, it is my prayer and hope that you will ask God to not allow you to go to the grave without realising them.

  • Building Strong Relationships and the Importance of Reciprocity

    Reciprocity is the relation of mutual dependence or action or influence. Humans are well known for being social. Being in a relationship, be it intimate, social, or business requires the reciprocity of the people involved. All human beings excel in relationships where both parties have a balanced, give and take situation.

    Relationships, where reciprocity is not practised, are usually strained. They are one-sided and problematic. When there is no reciprocity the relationship is on the rocks.

    To create reciprocity in a relationship, both parties need to take responsibility for that creation. It must be done with a deliberate intent for the relationship to work.

    Good healthy relationships are those that which people have mutual respect for one another and every member, does not feel that they are putting in much more than the other. If you want to live a happy life, it is important to be in a healthy relationship where reciprocity is practised.

    Some relationships are not beneficial for your personal development. If you are in a relationship that makes you uncomfortable, leave. Make the decision and set yourself free. You must weigh what benefits you are getting from being in certain relationships.

    If you have to break them please go ahead. This year I have resolved to evaluate most of my relationships. I have also resolved to work on improving those that I feel need to be improved. Over the years I have slowly broken out of some unhealthy relationships.

    I have managed to stay away from them, especially those that were not adding any value to my personal improvement. I liken relationships to the game of chess. If you play chess with players who are less skilled than you are, you do not improve. You are merely improving them whilst you remain stagnated.

    Building and Understanding Reciprocity

    The principle of reciprocity is also key and crucial to success in all business relationships. The strongest and longest-lasting interpersonal relationships are based on the principle of reciprocity, and this extends far into the best relationships between buyers and sellers.

    Therefore, it is important that we take time to build and understand this principle. Good solid relationships take time to build. When building them we must understand that every relationship is unique.

    A good example of how to build reciprocity in a relationship is to apply the principle of “do unto others what you would want them do unto you.” Believe me, it is the best bet. If you expect people to treat you with respect you must be the first to respect them.

    The flip side though is to do good and not expect anything in return. When you are expectant most of the time you will be disappointed because you are not in control of other people’s actions. You can only control your actions.

    Here are a few ways that can help you build long-lasting relationships:-

    • Be the First to Give Something – Try and be the first to give something. The bible says “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” When you give don’t expect anything in return. Regard it as a gesture of good will. If you are in business offer an incentive when the sale is complete. Send gifts to your clients as a way of thanking them for supporting your business.
    • Keep the Relationship Going – Good relationships are not easy to come by. We all want to have them, so keep the relationship going. Find ways that will help you grow it. I have noticed that some of the best relationships I have were built during my high school and college days. Yes, along the way I have built new ones but am more comfortable with my old buddies.
    • Offer to Support – Support is a form of giving. People always appreciate being supported. Don’t we all? I believe in the saying that “you never know who is going to keep you tomorrow.” Giving support is also a sign of generosity. Be generous.

    You Need to Give and Take

    In every relationship that you build you need to have a give and take attitude. You lose some and you win some. Relationships must be based on mutual respect and understanding. Good solid relationships are built on trust.

    Remember that trust is earned. Once breached it takes time to repair. When you are trusted with responsibility at work, for example, ensure you deliver. If you cannot deliver ensure that you communicate. It is better to be honest, that way you earn trust.

    Conclusion

    “Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship” – Buddha.

    To succeed we must build strong healthy and trustworthy, relationships with the people we come into contact with.

  • There is No Safety in the “Comfort Zone”

    Life requires that we move on while our human nature dictates that we remain in our “comfort zone.”

    Unfortunately, our comfort zone does not provide for growth. When you remain in your comfort zone chances are that you will never grow.

    You are most likely going to live a nonfulfilling life. If you have to contribute meaningfully to society, and to your own well-being, you have to move out of your comfort zone and explore the world.

    Explore the unknown and be bruised and battered to create your own safety zone. Those that make it in life are those that embrace challenges.

    Unfortunately, most of us do not embrace challenges. We would rather complain and do nothing about it. Complaining does not resolve anything.

    Most successful people have moved out of their comfort zone and are sailing the deep waters of the sea. They are enjoying the exploits of the sea called life.

    Whereas most of us are scared of exploring the unknown world. We would rather remain in our “comfort zone” which is not even comfortable when you come to think of it.

    We see our friends progress and are envious of them. I feel that it is rather unfair to the world that we demand to see change when we are doing nothing about it. If you want to see change be the change agent yourself.

    Change begins with you. It actually begins with a change of attitude in your thinking. Change the thoughts you habour.

    All growth is the sum total of the small things that we do and have accomplished on a daily basis. Human beings are like a ship.

    To know the strength of a ship it must leave the safe harbour and sail the deep waters. The ship must be able to withstand the stormy weather and sail back to the safe harbour.

    You are the captain of that ship. You must learn to navigate through life and overcome the obstacles that come your way.

    It is only by exploring the world around us that we discover many new and exciting things. I think that when God created us he designed us to explore and learn the world.

    If you want to grow in a certain area of your life, you need to leave your comfort zone and start exploring new ways to improve.

    Why Should We Explore the World?

    You will agree with me that life was meant to be enjoyed. You cannot enjoy life to the fullest by being in the same position or place.

    One of the best ways to derive satisfaction in life is by exploring the world around you. Many of us are even dead scared to move to new places.

    We would rather die in one place and not explore new places. I am one person that has always enjoyed traveling.

    It is through traveling that I discovered that there is more life out there than in the city.

    There is more natural beauty out there. God created us to be explorers of this world. There are more opportunities to be of service out there than where you are.

    I have discovered that the greatest joy one can derive from life is being of service to humanity.

    When people appreciate your work it gives you more joy and satisfaction. They say sharing is caring, that is why I share my stories throw this blog because I care.

    You know that it is very difficult to put up a building where there is already an existing structure. You will have to demolish it before you put up a new one; whereas it is very easy to build a new structure where there is no building.

    Many of us tend to gravitate towards crowded areas, believing that safety lies in numbers. However, true opportunity often awaits in less populated spaces. Embrace the chance to carve out your own path where others may hesitate. Building in uncharted territories can lead to greater rewards and unique advantages.

    No disrespect but I find cities to be crowded places. People are all fighting for very few or dwindling resources. I see buildings being erected where, some are being built where they are not supposed to be.

    The world is full of untapped resources. It is, therefore, our duty to explore and utilise these untapped resources.

    We are not doing ourselves a service by staying in one place and constantly fighting for the ever-dwindling resources when there are more places to be discovered and explored out there.

    I believe that God created more than enough resources to go around humanity.

    Imagine if David Livingstone did not have the courage to explore, he would not have known the existence of the Mighty Victoria Falls or if Christopher Columbus did not discover the Americas and many other explorers that risked their lives traveling around the world.

    We would have probably not known about the existence of the many discoveries they made.

    Take the Challenge and Leave the Comfort Zone

    This year I have set myself a target to conquer some of my fears like public speaking. Yes, you heard me right. Public speaking is one area most of us are scared of, especially me.

    My comfort zone has always been sitting in the background and let other people do the talking whilst I silently criticise.

    To overcome this fear I have started preparing myself both physically and mentally. I am gathering material that I think will help me.

    Am also already seeing myself as a very good public speaker. Not necessarily motivational speaking but to just speak in front of an audience and do it exceptionally well.

    I hope that come to the end of the year I shall be able to stand in front of an audience and speak on a given subject with confidence.

    You could also give yourself a challenge to overcome some of your fears. It could be the fear of starting a new business, the fear of relocating, and so on and so forth.

    Yes, you will be faced with many obstacles at the very beginning, but your success will be determined by the way to rise up when you fall.

    I always encourage myself by repeatedly saying I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me – Philippians. I also take comfort by knowing that if God is for us, who can be against us? – Romans. I have personalised the Romans quote by replacing “us” with “me.” I say if God is for me, who can be against me?

    I am not a perfect person am far from being one and would probably never be perfect. I have my own struggles many of them for that matter and have never been better than most of you.

    I still struggle with so many things in my life. Forgive me if at any point I portrayed myself as a perfect person, it was not and will never be my intention.

    I have lived most of my life with so many struggles however, in the last 10 years or so, there has been a drastic change in my life.

    I thank God almighty for giving me a second chance at life. Those that know me can attest to this. Am not blowing my own trumpet but just so that you can be encouraged from my own experiences.

    Grow Your Faith and Trust God

    “What seems impossible one minute, through faith, becomes possible the next” – Norman Vincent Peale.

    Let’s begin by defining faith. “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” – The Bible.

    I believe and trust in God almighty for all the things that I do and hope to achieve. I think it is important to grow our faith and believe that God will help us achieve our goals.

    There is a nice phrase that I learned from the power of positive thinking by Dr. Norman V. Peale and I encourage you to apply it on a daily basis “God is with me. God is helping me. God is guiding me.” When you start moving into deeper waters you will need a lot of encouragement.

    Always remember that God is on your side and is actually guiding you. Yes, you will stumble along the way, but if your trust is in God he will certainly show you the way when you call on him.

    Most of the time we remain in the safe harbour because we have no faith and we fear to fail. The more you grow your faith the more courage you gain.

    I guess there is a direct relationship between faith and courage. The only way to grow your faith is by reading and meditating on the word of God.

    Everyone who has ever succeeded has faith. They believe that they will achieve that which they have set out to accomplish even when they cannot see positive results instantly. Everything that is good is worth the effort.

    Conclusion

    “The first step is to fill your life with positive faith that will help you through anything. The second step is to start where you are” – Norman Vincent Peale.

    Being in your “comfort zone” will not help you grow. You cannot produce meaningful results in life if you are content with what you currently have.

    You must show and demonstrate the desire and the will to achieve.

  • Taking the Giant Step of Growth

    “All growth is from within” ~ Master Key.

    “Change and growth take place when a person has risked himself and dares to become involved with experimenting with his own life” ~ Herbert Otto.

    I know and believe that every normal thinking person has a dream, at least I have one.

    We all want to believe deep down in our souls that we have a special gift, that we can make a difference, that we can touch others in a special way, and that we can help make society and the world at large a better place.

    The biggest challenge to this belief is ones-self. You are responsible for making it and living your dream life. No one but you alone, are the master of your destiny.

    Your thoughts and the actions you take come from within you and hence determine the course of your life’s direction.

    In this article, I try and help you take a leap of personal development by accepting that you play a major role in determining the course of your future.

    There are three decisions that you make every moment of your life that shape and control your destiny. These three decisions will control what you will notice, what you will feel, what you will do, and finally what you will contribute and who you will become.

    I believe that if you do not control these decisions it becomes very difficult to take the giant step of growth. It also means to me, that you are not in control of your life.

    Firstly you must understand that all growth comes from within; growth is embedded within the inside of you. Jesus gives us the example of the mastered seed in the bible.

    Out of a small seed grows a huge tree. Where does the tree come from? Of course, the external environment plays a part but it is hugely what is inside that determines the extent of growth.

    If you have very little faith in what you are doing then you might as well stop it and grow the faith before continuing. When you control these three decisions then you begin to shape your destiny.

    What Is Your Focus in Life?

    “Most people have no idea of the giant capacity we can immediately command when we focus all of our resources on mastering a single area of our lives” ~Tony Robbins.

    The first step of growth for me to take is deciding on what to focus on. You see, it’s not what is happening to you right now or what happened to you in the past that determines who you want to become.

    But rather it’s your decision on what to focus on that will help determine your personal growth and self-development.

    Do you want to dwell on the negative past and want to focus on the negative results that you have archived?

    What you decide to focus on largely determines what results you will accomplish. Focus on negativity and believe me you will reap just that.

    It is very important that you learn to focus on the positive aspects of life even in trying movements.

    Here is a lesson I have learned in life it is much easier to walk out when things are not going on well. This I tell you is the easiest decision you can make in life and believe me it is not usually the best one available. Walking away is a sign of cowardice.

    Luckily we all have the ability to make decisions to focus; we all have the same power and consciousness to focus.

    When you focus this power through attention or concentration on any single purpose for a considerable length of time nothing becomes impossible.

    If you have ever looked through the viewfinder of a camera, you will find that when the object is not in focus, the impression was indistinct and possibly blurred, but when the proper focus is obtained the picture is clear and distinct.

    This illustrates the power of concentration. Unless you can focus and concentrate upon the object which you have in view, you will have but a hazy, indifferent, vague, indistinct, and blurred outline of your ideal and the results will be in accordance with your mental picture.

    We, therefore, have no excuse to fail to make better decisions when we concentrate our focus.

    By making the decision to focus on the right things in life we are taking a giant step of growth.

    Remember that growth will not come all at once or like manna from heaven. You need to make the right decisions and actions.

    I want to believe that if you have a written down life’s intended purpose then you have a plan to focus on.

    The first thing to do before you make the decision to focus is to have a written down life’s purpose as mentioned before.

    This will give you a better reason to focus and achieve your goals in a more organised and efficient manner.

    What Do Things Mean to You?

    “My definition of success is to live your life in a way that causes you to feel a ton of pleasure and very little pain – and because of your lifestyle, have the people around you feel a lot more pleasure than they do pain” ~ Tony Robbins.

    My second step of growth is the decision about what things mean to you?

    Well, you may want to ask yourself what does life means to you; why do you exist? These are just but some of the questions that you may have to know the answers to.

    The decision to know about what things mean to you is a huge one that you cannot afford not to make if you have to make the second giant step of growth.

    Remember you need to know what things mean to you in order to have greater control of your life.

    After you have made the decision to focus ask yourself what does the thing(s) you are focusing on mean to you; what is the value of it?

    If it can be quantified put a monetary value on it. They say your heart is where your money is. Where is your heart?

    In life, we come across so many things and most of them are actually useful for a short while and then become meaningless after some time.

    Therefore, it is very important that you know when something is of value and when to let go of it. Many of the time we keep holding on even to things that have no more value.

    We carry a lot of garbage along with us. Know that if you carry garbage it is of no value to you. This applies even to people that we come across.

    Some of them have no value per se in our lives. Yet we continuously spend more time with them. I am not saying you should create enemies but try to spend more time with the people that add value to your life If you have to grow.

    If you have to grow stop taking responsibility for people’s actions. Remember you are accountable for your own actions.

    I have seen people who want to take responsibility for someone’s actions in the name of pleasing them. This is very wrong, and please know that the best recipe for failure is to try to please everyone.

    You should attach value to Personal growth and development. To do this you first need to have spelled out your intended life’s purpose.

    Believe me, if you do not have a written down LIFE’S INTENDED PURPOSE, you are just chasing after the wind. You are flowing with the wind. You have no control of your life’s destiny.

    What Do You Want to Do?

    “I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.” —THOMAS EDISON.

    Lastly, the decision to know what you want to do to achieve your goal is very cardinal. This still brings me back to the idea of having a written down life’s intended purpose.

    Without which you cannot make the decision to know what to do to achieve it. If you went ahead and made the decision, it would be like getting in a car and driving off without a known destination.

    In other words, you would be driving aimlessly. In this case, you are living life aimlessly without a written down life’s intended purpose.

    Many of us are scared to make decisions of what we want to do or rather how we want to go about achieving our intended life’s purpose, for fear of making the wrong decisions.

    Believe me, we all have made wrong decisions in our lives and we are all going to make wrong ones in the future. The key is to be flexible enough to override our earlier decisions and replace them.

    We do not have to allow the past wrong decisions we made to control our future. Remember your future is affected by the decisions you make now.

    Always try your level best to think through and possibly delay your decisions so as to make better judgment of what you want to achieve.

    The best time to make some of these hard decisions is in the night when you are alone and reflecting on your day. I have made far much better decisions when not rushed.

    Remember, Success truly is the result of good judgment. Good judgment is the result of experience, and experience is often the result of your judgment!

    Conclusion

    Too many of us don’t make the majority of our decisions consciously, especially these three absolutely crucial ones; in so doing, we pay a major price.

    To avoid making wrong decisions’ we must commit to learning from the earlier mistakes. This is the only way we can improve on our decision-making process and start to make better judgments of what decisions are to be made in the future.

    Personal development is a continuous process and does not come without effort.

  • 3 Reasons Why You Cannot Succeed Without Failure

    It is not a secret that the greatest fear we have is failure. Perhaps it is one of the greatest fears that anyone has ever experienced. Unfortunately, you cannot detach failure from success.

    Ask even the most successful people if they have ever failed the answer will be a resounding yes. This just goes to show you how important it is to learn from failure.

    In my years of being a student of personal development and self-growth, the fear of failure has played a major part of my progress. Fear can also be a very big hindrance to one’s progress.

    The fear of failure to achieve my dreams; the fear of failure to succeed academically; the fear of failure to provide for my family; are some of the things that have motivated me to work even harder.

    Am sure that you can relate to the fear of failure with your own life. But, what if I told you that actually failure was a good thing? Albeit Einstein once said that “failure is success in progress.”

    Failure has a way of bringing out the best in you. Encountering failure is one of the best ways to help achieve your success. I have discovered that the more you fail the more prepared you are for success.

    Look, am not saying that you must be happy when you fail. But you must make sure that you learn from your failures to achieve your success. Take time to analyse what made you fail before moving forward.

    Here are a few things that failure can do to you to help you on your road to success.

    Failure Keeps You in Check

    There is a tendency to raise our egos when we are experiencing success. Often times we look down on people that we think are not achieving as much as we are.

    Well, guess what, failure brings you down to earth from cloud nine and makes you realise that you are not a super human. It helps you be in touch with reality. Failure makes you humble when you are in desperate need of humbleness.

    I have come to appreciate that being kept in check is very important as you are climbing the ladder of success. When you are experiencing constant success there is a tendency of being enslaved by success, before you know it you will be doing anything, even wrong things, to just make you stay at the top.

    But nature has a way of keeping us in check. When you experience failure you realise that life is about ups and downs and that success should not be taken for granted. Failure is a good teacher.

    Failure Creates Extraordinary Change

    Failure could be a catalyst for both positive or negative change. What grows out of the initial experience with failure is entirely up to what lessons were learned.

    In life, it is easy to become demotivated and downcast when we experience failure. Instead, we must learn to use failure as a springboard to propel and motivate us to succeed. Learn to reset your mind and create the much-needed mental change.

    Adversity can make even the most talented people refine the roadmap of their destiny, while other equally talented individuals could allow it to derail and kill their dreams.

    Most of us know the story of Steve Jobs, that he was fired by Apple in 1985 and many of us know that Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Yet they were both able to bounce back and are considered legends.

    I would like to think that if both Steve and Michael had not failed at some point in their lives they would not have gone to achieve what they did. I am sure they learned a lot from their failures as they pursued their different careers. They did not give up.

    In other words, failure is necessary to shake things up in our lives. Without which we would be comfortable and not make the much-needed quantum leaps.

    When you want to make it life you must realise that you will always encounter adversity. The way you handle life’s challenges will determine your level of success.

    Failure Can be Informative

    One of the best sources of information in my life is in the failures that I have experienced. Look, the fact that you have encountered adversity does not necessarily mean you are a failure. Get up and continue on your journey of life.

    In life, you must take lessons from every result that does not go your way. Never throw in the towel when things are not going as expected. Instead, sit down and learn from them.

    Get as much information as you possibly can from your negative results. They are simply telling you, what should be avoided in the future. I normally take failure as a learning tool.

    If I fail to achieve a goal I list down what I think led to the failure and try as much as possible to work on correcting the mistake. In doing this I also discover new methods or processes that I had no idea existed. I end up enriching my skills.

    Yes, sometimes in the process of making corrections I fail even more. I know that this can be very demotivating and discouraging most of the time, but that’s what life is all about. If you have to be an achiever you need to have patience, persistence, and perseverance.

    The value of information and lessons learned from your failure is immeasurable.

    Conclusion

    I know that many of us do not want to be associated with failure. We only want to be associated with success. But I can guarantee you that success does not come without challenges. If you are looking to succeed be least assured that you will encounter failure. Failing is a way of preparing us for what lies ahead. Failure is the seed of growth and success.

  • The 5 Benefits of Doing Right that Everyone Should Know About

    Life demands that we grow, that we move from one point to another, and so on. In this vein, we are expected to carry on with life in a manner that is acceptable.

    “There is not less wit, not less invention, in applying rightly a thought one finds in a book, than in being the first author of that book.”  Pierre Boyle.

    In a manner that edifies the people that we come into contact with. As this ought to be the right thing to do.

    God expects each one of us to play our part in helping to make this world a better place than we found it. We owe it to ourselves and to future generations to ensure that everything we do is done right and for the benefit of humankind.

    Doing right is not a sign of weakness, it is however a sign of maturity and responsibility. It’s only mature and responsible people that are always doing what is right.

    Doing the right things in every situation has many benefits. Here are the five benefits that are associated with doing things right.

    It Gives You Peace of Mind

    Doing the right thing gives you peace of mind. When you are on the right side of the law you are at peace with yourself.

    You go to sleep knowing that all is well with you. Knowing that you do not expect the unexpected.

    There is nothing more uncomfortable than going to bed with an unsettled mind. You see everything you do has a way of catching up with you.

    What goes around comes around. You cheat on your taxes and you end up paying more when caught.

    Those that acquire property dubiously are not free to enjoy their wealth. They are always expecting the law enforcement agencies to visit them.

    Wealth, that is acquired genuinely is better than that which is questionable. If you are a sane person who has a conscience, I am sure that when you are alone you acknowledge your wrongdoing.

    You are Trustworthy

    If you are in business you should understand better what being trustworthy is. You can easily lose business if you are not trusted. People want to deal with people they can trust.

    Developing trust takes time and is usually the difference between getting a new client and losing one, especially in this competitive world where maintaining clients is more important for repeat business.

    Being trustworthy can open up many other opportunities. If people can trust you to deliver a quality service they pass on words of recommendation to others. Of course, this entails more business for you.

    Look, you cannot deny the fact that you are more comfortable dealing with a person you know is trustworthy, especially with sensitive matters.

    Trust is also the basis for good personal relationships. The more trusted you are, the better your relationships with other people.

    The better relationships you have the more opportunities and recommendations you receive. Let’s be honest, we all want to be associated with trustworthy people.

    Trust is earned by your deeds and it takes time to build credibility. Try your level best to build a good reputation and endeavour to maintain it.

    You are Respected

    Doing the right things earns you respect. People will always respect a person who is morally upright. This is a person who is truthful and honest.

    If you cannot manage to help out it does not hurt, to be honest, and excuse yourself. Do not make commitments when you know you will be unavailable.

    You earn more respect for being honest than for wasting people’s time.

    To be respected you need to be of good character. Let your no be no and your yes be yes. If you promise that you will deliver at a particular time, ensure you keep the promise. If you cannot meet your target, communicate in good time.

    I know that sometimes, it does not look cool to do the right thing. People may perceive you to be old-fashioned and even call you names, but just do it anyway. Posterity will judge you.

    Know that whatever you do on earth echoes in eternity. Your life is a reflection of your beliefs. You will be remembered for what you did on earth when your curtain of life comes down.

    You Create an Opportunity for Others

    Being an upright person creates opportunities for other people. One of the reasons why we do not get opportunities is because the people who were there before did not do the right things.

    Equally, opportunities come because the people who were in front laid a good foundation for you and l. If you are given an opportunity to lay a foundation please ensure that you do a better job so the generations to come can benefit as well.

    Many of the time people do not think about the next generation and end up closing the door for everyone because of not doing the right things.

    I was working in an institution where we had many credit facilities with retail outlets. We could go and get stuff without paying immediately. This went on very well for some time.

    But then people began to abuse the facilities by not paying on time and some even skipped payments altogether. In the end, the facilities were cancelled because of the abuse of a few individuals.

    This meant that those who came after us could not enjoy the facilities only because a few people did not think about the future.

    There are many examples out there of situations where facilities are canceled because of abuse by a few individuals. Unfortunately, this is very common in many African countries.

    It Helps Improve Society

    Society benefits from one act of goodness. If we have to change the world we need to do more good things.

    Imagine what the world would be if we all committed to being of good character? We could end all these unnecessary fighting and petty squabbles.

    Conclusion

    We all have a part to play in this world. Our diversity as a human species is what makes us stronger. If we could all commit to being of good character the world would be a better place. Play your part and leave the rest to God.

  • Do More Things That Make You Happy

    This is my first article for this year and I thought that I should write an article that will help you stay happy for the rest of the year.

    “A man is successful if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do” ~ Bob Dylan.

    Perhaps this is the best description of success for me. The key factor is enjoying what you are doing. Sometimes the obvious escapes us.

    Have you noticed that whenever you are enjoying what you are doing, you do a better and outstanding job, you have more fun, and feel a certain sense of ease, delight and mastery.

    We become better at something because of the time we spend doing it. In other words the saying practice makes perfect is true.

    Scientists say if you spend only two hours a day doing something that you choose to do that makes you happy, within five years you can become an expert.

    That is why it is very important to have a job that you enjoy. A job that makes you happy. One that you always look forward to every morning. There is no joy in doing a job that does not make you happy. Happiness bring out the best in you.

    The Challenge

    Every day presents a new opportunity to discover something that brings you joy. If you find yourself feeling dissatisfied with your work, take a moment before considering a drastic change.

    Instead, focus on how you can enhance your current situation. Embrace this challenge as a chance to learn, grow, and transform your experience into something fulfilling. Seek out the positives, and let them inspire you!

    Life is too short to live worrying every day. Besides most of us spend a lot of our time at our work places, why not make them a happy place. Your work place must and should be a happy place.

    I have been in employment before that I dreaded going for work every day and I know what am talking about. The best solution is to make the best out of it.

    Remember it is essential that you learn to enjoy life there is much more to enjoyment than to sadness. I know for sure that happiness makes you look younger.

    You and only you alone are in charge of discovering and deciding what you want to do with your life. The more you do what makes you happy the more productive you become.

    There are certain things that have to be done.  To achieve happiness, make a commitment to making the best out of every situation.

    Work with pride do your job as if there is no tomorrow. Challenge yourself to always go the extra mile if you are in employment. This will certainly make you stand out from your fellow co-workers and earn you accolades.

    If you always do what interests you, at least one person is pleased and that is you.

    Happiness is Infectious

    Marcus Aurelius concluded that “very little is needed to make a happy life.” Indeed happiness is a state of mind.

    Embrace the power of positivity! A happy person radiates a positive mental attitude that can transform their life. Make it your mission to choose happiness every single day. Let this decision empower you to face challenges with a smile and inspire those around you. Remember, happiness is a choice—commit to it, and watch your life flourish!

    I know that you will come across trials and tribulations but the more you practice doing the things that make you happy the more relaxed and the more inner peace you will have.

    Happiness has a tendency of spilling over to the others around you. I have a friend who is always happy. There are very few times I have seen him sad and he is such a huge source of inspiration for me.

    Every time we meet up you feel like you just want to be with this guy more and more. I asked him what his secret to happiness was and he simply said I make a decision every morning to be happy and try to do more of the things that make me happy.

    This to me is one of the best formulas to happiness. Turn your sad moments to into learning moments and reflect on them.

    Many of the times we are sad because you’ve allowed others to do so. There are times in all of our lives when we have to focus on sad and painful situations.

    But in the bigger picture, when life is running more smoothly, we have to remember to get back in the habit of making choices that will provide opportunities for us to do more and more things that make us happy.

    Happiness In Service

    I believe that some of the happiest people are those in the service industry. If you are in this industry and are not happy please quit.

    I know that some of the people join the service industry for the sake of a pay cheque. These are the ones that should leave the industry and allow people with a natural inclination for serving humanity to do it with dignity and honor.

    I have experienced some of the worst treatment by some medical personal yet this is a noble profession with a calling to serving lives. Now, I know that there are some very very good medical practitioners that are dedicated to the cause.

    In reality it feels very nice and pleasant and you feel useful after giving a helping hand.

    I have noticed that, even with my little kids they enjoy giving a hand in whatever I am doing. When they take this opportunity they are very joyful and happy.

    I want to believe that we all have a part to play in making the world a better place and it all starts with you and I being a happy people.

    Service is honourable. When we continue to do more things that make us happy, we will become happier.

    The gift of well-being is the greatest reward of embracing a fulfilling life. Each of us holds the power to express our love for the world in our own extraordinary way.

    “I have never looked upon ease and happiness as ends in themselves…The ideals that have lighted my way, and time after time have given me new courage to face life cheerfully, have been Kindness, Beauty, and Truth” ~ Albert Einstein.

    Conclusion

    “Laughter is the best medicine” ~ Unknown. Every day of your life make a decision to be happy. Wake up and declare happiness to be a part of your day.

    Yes, you shall encounter sad moments but treat them as stepping stones. Wouldn’t it be nice to live in a happy world where everyone is playing there part and are happily doing it?

    I believe it can be done if we all played our part honestly and happily.