insakanet

Blog

  • You Are Naturally A Good Leader In Waiting

    Leadership begins with you. We are all born leaders. It doesn’t matter where you are or what kind of work you do, you are born a leader. Our lives are governed by the small things that we do every day.

    “One of the responsibilities of leadership is to seek out and develop the latent talent of those members who, for various reasons, have never had a real chance to demonstrate their ability.” – Clem Renouf.  

    I like to define leadership as the “ability to influence.” We all have the ability to influence. In you, there is the ability to “influence” waiting to be awakened. 

    Most people have not awakened their leadership abilities; some may say they have never been given the opportunity to do so. I want to encourage those in this bracket to create the opportunities themselves. 

    There is no better opportunity than that created by you. I have created this blog as an opportunity to help someone out there. 

    I believe that this is a perfect opportunity and forum for me to show my leadership qualities and I am improving on them on a daily basis. I am neither a guru nor a perfect human being but I strive just like everybody else to become a better person every day.

    If you take the time to improve just 1% of your everyday life, say your work, imagine how much you would have improved after a single month.

    Improving ourselves is the beginning of showing leadership qualities. There are many ways in which to improve our leadership qualities but I live by the following four principles:-

    Learn

    I know that one of the most powerful tools for leadership is the ability to learn. This ability is in all of us.

    Read and read and read. Read books that motivate, inspire, and strengthen your character; books that remind you of other greatest leaders of the world.

    Some of my favorite books are the Holy Bible, the Master Key System by Charles Haanel, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, and The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles.

    Knowledge is paramount to whatever we do in our lives. The more knowledge you gain the more you increase the ability to do something even better.

    I have a target to read at least one new book alongside one of my favorite books every month. But I read the Bible every single day. The bible is a wealth of motivational quotes.

    I encourage you to do even more by reading two books every month. I have written an article entitled “Knowledge is Key to Success” where I outline the importance of learning and acquiring more knowledge.

    Learning never ends. Each day we are alive we are continuously learning new things.

    Apart from reading you can also learn by listening to audiobooks on various subjects such as team building, personal motivation, and relationships.

    Attending seminars on motivational topics, team-building talks, and many other subjects will uplift you.

    Make a point to have a continuous learning life. You will also realize that you are a student of yourself. Some of you do not know yourself very well.

    Have an open mind and a keen interest in learning new things. Do not resist change but embrace it.

    Most of the time we as human beings are always resisting change. Explore the change being introduced for opportunities to express your leadership qualities.

    Usually, change brings with it new and different opportunities, explore them, don’t be content with what you have.

    Visualisation

    Perhaps at the centre of all human development is the state of the mind. Our outer achievements are a direct reflection of our inner achievements.

    What we think results in our actions. If your thought is constructive the action is good, if your thought is destructive so are your actions.

    Everything that was created was first conceived in the mind before being given birth to the world. This also is true about you and me.

    Before you can be, visualise yourself to be. You cannot be without seeing yourself to be.

    To awaken the leadership quality in you, you must realize that all achievements begin in the mind. Your dominant thoughts have a direct bearing on your character.

    One common attribute of great leaders is that they spend most of their time thinking positively and remain focused.

    We all have dreams and it is entirely up to each and every one of us to keep them alive and bring them into reality.

    To be a leader you must find time, especially in the morning to visualize yourself achieving your goals. Have time for yourself.

    Find the most appropriate time during the day when you can spend at least an hour to yourself. Mine is usually early in the morning at about 5.00 am.

    I also encourage you to be an early riser. This gives you time to read, meditate and exercise. I know that waking up earlier is not easy for some people but it gives you the early push.

    The start is always difficult but once you make it your way of life it becomes a part of your routine.

    Set Targets

    Setting and reconnecting on a regular basis with your targets is a good success discipline. Good leadership ability demands that you set goals that are achievable.

    I have one philosophy, set goals that are achievable but over-deliver. Exceeding your goals gives you a sense of good feeling.

    You must try as much as possible to set yourself targets, maybe on a yearly basis and broken down into smaller bits that will help you monitor your own progress.

    Target setting is helpful in whatever area of your life. One must learn to set reasonable and achievable goals.

    Yes, I know that sometimes we set goals that are difficult to achieve but we must try and reach them anyway.

    One of the best ways to monitor your goals is to write them down, say in a diary. Review your achievements on a regular basis and compare them with your main goals.

    Remember that your life and character are made up of the small things that you do every day. Try and improve on your weaknesses say by 1% every day and see how much improvement you will have made in one month.

    Stay Healthy

    Leadership is influenced by what you eat. Staying healthy is also influenced by your diet and your way of living.

    One sure way of staying healthy is having a good diet and regular exercise. Try as much as possible to eat a healthy and balanced diet.

    I must be very honest, I am not as disciplined as I should be when it comes to diets but I exercise on a regular basis.

    There is no point being a leader and not in good health. We must try by all means to keep our bodies in good health and enjoy the days of our lives.

    If you have noticed “what you eat determines how well you will perform.” Avoid overeating and train yourself to eat at the right time. Also, eat in moderation. Staying healthy is key and beneficial to us all.

    Conclusion

    Leadership is a very wide and difficult subject. What I believe is that we are all born leaders and it is the ability and willingness to take up challenging roles that differentiate us. Many of us think being in high offices is leadership. 

    I want to believe that we can all be leaders in whatever spheres of life we choose.

  • The 5 Building Blocks of Good Character

    “I am not made or unmade by the things that happen to me but, by the things that I do.” Unconsciously we are forming habits every moment of our lives.

    Some of these habits are bad by nature and some are good. Your character is not determined by the things that other people will say or do to you. It is determined by the reaction to the things that are being done or said about you. 

    Your reaction comes from deep inside of you. It is this reaction that determines your character. The traits of your character are engraved inside you and can only be seen from the reaction to the environment.

    We all have a character that is either good or bad and in fact, we all have both good and bad characters within us.

    The difference is the dominating character that comes out. I believe that with persistence, practice, and God’s help, we can all develop our characters to whatever, we want them to be.

    In my quest to improve my life, mentally; physically; spiritually, and financially, I have learned that the following traits are some of the building blocks of a good character.

    Thoughts

    Your every conscious act is preceded by a thought. Your dominating thoughts determine your dominating actions which form your dominating character.

    “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” ~ Lao Tzu.

    As human beings, we are gifted with a very powerful mind that needs to be controlled and tamed. We have the ability in us to control what dominates our minds see related articles for more. 

    Thoughts are parents to our character, acts, and habits. If you harbour thoughts that are of bad intent, chances are that you will act according to your thoughts; if harbour thoughts are of good intent you are most likely to act according to them.

    There, we must always endeavour to entertain good thoughts; thoughts that promote good life and help improve humanity.

    I believe that I will be what I will be with the right frame of mind and positive thinking.

    My thoughts are currently focused on writing blogs that are beneficial to anyone who reads them. Mind control is a result of self-discipline and habit.

    Humility

    Humility is golden. It is second only to non. Humility is humbleness; meekness; modesty. The quality of being respectful is humility.

    I believe that each and every human being has some level of humility within them, again it is the quantity and quality of it that will determine your character.

    You see, to build a good character you need wisdom, and humility is a large part of wisdom. Wisdom is basically illuminated reason and it leads to humility.

    When we are humble and accept our mistakes and take responsibility for them, our humility grows and leads us to be of higher integrity.

    Our character also grows to new levels. I have noticed that most of us rarely want to be associated with mistakes or failure, we want only to be associated with success, forgetting that taking responsibility for our failures is a pathway to success.

    Integrity

    My third block for building good character is integrity. Perhaps an area that most of us lack. Integrity is honesty; truthfulness; uprightness. The most successful leaders are of higher integrity. 

    You cannot be of good character yet with low integrity. Good character and low integrity do not mix.

    The law of success is service and is built on integrity. We make money through friends and enlarge our circle of friends by helping them make money, and by being of service to them. 

    Integrity is not easily acquired it comes with time just like trust. The possession and steadfastly adhering to high moral principles is integrity.

    Ensure you build your integrity and make sure you everything in your power to hold on to it. It is not easy to regain integrity once lost.

    Discipline

    The final thought and definitely not the least is discipline. Without discipline, no one can succeed. Discipline is necessary to think correctly, yet most of us are lacking in discipline.

    If you enter into the discipline necessary to bring about a radical change in your life, you must do so deliberately, after giving the matter careful thought and full consideration. Stepping Into the Unknown.

    You then must allow nothing to interfere with your decision. Click here to see the “five d’s of success part 2” for more on discipline.

    Discipline comes with self-control. Before you can control conditions, you must control yourself. Self-discipline is very important and should be earned or learned at all costs.

    Everything we do in life requires us to have self-discipline in order to succeed. It is, therefore, important to master the power of self-discipline.

    Conclusion

    The above building blocks are just but a scratch to having a better and good character. Humanity must endeavour to live in harmony with each other.

    I know that the earth is endowed with endless natural resources waiting for us to utilise for the benefit of us all. Humanity can only benefit from us when we develop a good and appropriate character.

    We must learn to control our minds so as to preoccupy ourselves with good thoughts that will translate into good habits that will form good character. A good character should definitely be a target for us.

  • 2 Reasons Why You Should Stand on Your Two Feet

    “Each step upward makes me feel stronger and fit for the next step” – GANDHI.

    Every one of us has a privilege and the right to live and this comes with the great responsibility of improving our lives with the choices we make.

    To those of us who are striving to become better with whatever we have set our eyes on, the key is to be able to stand on our own two feet. For me the key is to be more self reliant. 

    A famous Chinese proverb says “a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step” in the right direction of course. Without taking this step you will not move and be stagnant.

    Whatever, you want to achieve in life cannot be achieved without you standing on your own two feet.

    Get me right, yes you need people around you as you go on. You cannot succeed without people around you. But you need to be independent in your thinking and not be influenced by other people.

    I have not come across a successful person who is a loner. In this article, I will try and outline the importance of standing on your own two feet.

    Why Stand on Your Two Feet?

    I believe that as a parent the best gift you can give to your children is the gift of freedom. When you are free you are at liberty to do what you want and express yourself to the max.

    Allowing them to make decisions on their own and providing guidance as they learn to stand on their own two feet is the best way of helping them grow to be responsible for their actions.

    When you teach your children how to catch fish, they will surely not be dependent on you for fish. They will go out there and catch the fish themselves when you cannot provide enough for them.

    One of the biggest mistakes I see in our society today is that children are not taught how to catch fish at the right age. Instead they are only taught how to consume it. That is why you find a 30 year old baby.

    Parents who continue to spoon-feed their children do not allow them to learn the realities of life. Hence the children will perpetually be dependent on them. 

    And we as parents complain that our children cannot be independent. I thank God for my late father who taught me to work hard for everything that I possess.

    I realised at a tender age that my father’s assets are not mine but his and that if I wanted to use them I must ask for permission. He has the right to say no and dictate how I should use them because they are his after all.

    Again I thank God for giving me a country where we have the freedom to do so many things without government interference.

    Standing on your own two feet means freedom to me; freedom to express myself; freedom to do whatever I want to do. 

    We are born free to decide what kind of life we want to lead. Break the chains of dependency and enjoy the freedom of standing on your own two feet.

    Enjoy the freedom to make choices that build on your character on a daily basis. We all should learn to stand on our own in whatever we do in life.

    Be it financially or socially. We were created to core exist but to be able to stand on our own feet. When you are able to stand on your own, that is the time you can give the world your best.

    How many of us enjoy being perpetual dependent on someone for survival? I certainly do not enjoy it.

    Life demands that we move from being dependant to being dependable. We have a huge responsibility to be taken up that is to be dependable and not be a perpetual dependant.

    There is nothing wrong though with being dependent in our infancy and childhood. We do not just stand on our two feet from nowhere but we learn to stand on our own through our everyday experiences and choices we make.

    Learn From the Past

    Learning is a continuous process. We are learning something new every day. It is this knowledge that we accumulate over time that helps us grow. Without which we cannot achieve much with our lives.

    To be able to stand on our own we must learn and appreciate past experiences. They say experience is the best teacher, very true.

    What you have learned through your own experience will stick to your mind much more than what is taught by someone else.

    I personally have taught myself how to use most computer applications that I know of.

    I have learned through experience that most accounting packages applications are almost the same, usually, the difference is minimal.

    Notice that even when you are confronted with a situation that you have come across before, decision-making is usually based on past experiences.

    Life has a lot of ups and downs. The people who have succeeded in life have failed before and people who are not successful are failures.

    We all have come across challenging situations. Some have remained stagnant because they have accepted defeat.

    Do not accept defeat but continue to soldier on. Personal growth does not come easy. The daily experiences we encounter add to our growth. Your life is an expression of your exposure and the decisions you have made.

    Conclusion

    To be on your own two feet is one of the greatest gifts you can ever receive in life.

    We should always ensure that we are striving to be independent. I know that life has a lot of challenges and many of these are stepping stones to greater things.

    We choose to accept what we cannot change and instead change our inner selves, learning whatever there is to be learned.

    This is the only way we can grow and learn to stand on our own feet.

  • Decide What You Want to be and do With Your Life

    Your current life is a total summation of the choices you have made. The choices you make in life are a direct reflection of the life you are leading today.

    Albert Camus said, “life is the total sum of all your choices.”

    This clearly means that you are responsible for the type of life you are leading today. No one but you should take the blame for how you are living your life. You also have the power to change your life if you put your mind and energy into it.

    We continuously choose our way of life every day, breath by breath and choice by choice. I have come to appreciate that the way I lead my life is my own choice.

    Every day I choose what to wear; what to eat; whether to be happy or sad etc. It is entirely up to me to choose. Perhaps this is the greatest gift that has been given to me. The freedom and ability to choose. 

    No one will come and make a choice for me they can only offer suggestions. Look, quit blaming someone for what did not happen or what went wrong life always gives us a second chance.

    Some people may have an influence on the choices I make but, ultimately the choices are made by me. They are mine and not someone else’s. Am not going to allow anyone to make my decisions.

    Choose Wisely

    Since our lives are a summation of our choices, it is very imperative that we make wise choices. A well-lived life is not an accident. It is a summation of good decisions and choices. It is not an accident that you are living where you are. 

    Some of the challenges we will face in the future are unprecedented; therefore, we must be prepared to make good choices. For example, the choice to save for the future is in your hands. You can decide to spend everything you earn today or leave some for the future.

    We will always make choices and will have to live with the consequences as a result. But the good thing is that we have the ability and power to change them under new circumstances and new knowledge.

    You must learn to make decisions while remaining flexible to change. This does not mean you must have a weak mind. Remember that life is dynamic.

    Make the decisions you think are right even when they are not popular. You are living your life and not someone else’s.

    Make sure that before you decide you are convinced that the choice you have made is the best one available.

    In life, every situation presents us with a good alternative choice to take.

    I know that some situations may be very difficult and precarious but there is always a better choice to make.

    You may not have all the information to make a good decision but I believe that decisions have to be made anywhere, good or bad.

    I say indecision is a disease, a bad one for that matter. Failure to make decisions stagnates us. We remain in the same place while we watch our friends progress.

    Indecision is what has stopped most people from achieving their intended purpose in life.

    Take Responsibility

    “We do not generally suffer from others; we suffer from ourselves. I have shown you the way to liberation, now you must take it for yourself” – The Buddha.

    Most of the people I know do not want to take responsibility when something they are in charge of goes wrong. But, when it is time to be praised they take full responsibility, this is typical human nature. You see we are responsible for our lives period.

    We are responsible for what we think, eat, drink, dress etc. We are responsible for our success and failure.

    Until you understand and take responsibility for your current situation you will never improve it.

    Taking responsibility is key to improving our well-being. When choices are made they are made by us.

    We, therefore, have a huge responsibility to enforce our choices. Remember they are ours made by us.

    I have come to appreciate taking responsibility for every situation I find myself in. I find it very helpful when I take responsibility for the situation and most of the time I see the situation improve or completely disappear.

    I do not blame myself or anyone for it whether good or bad I just take responsibility for it. Yes, sometimes am tempted to put the blame on someone but I have learned to tune my mind to take responsibility for every situation I encounter in life.

    You may ask why should we take responsibility for the choices we make. The reason is simple you want to be associated with them because they are yours. You own them.

    When you succeed at something are you not proud of it? Yes, you are happy about it because you associated yourself with the success.

    The more reason why you must take responsibility even for the bad choices so as to make better choices next time.

    Conclusion

    We live a life of choices. Every day poses a great challenge to our lives. You should learn to prepare yourself for the next decision to be made when you are faced with a difficult one.

    The choices we make shape what we expect to be in the future. Search yourself deeper when confronted with a difficult situation that needs you to make a wise choice.

    Always make choices that best suit your life and preserve your integrity. Choosing wisely for your life depends on the choices you make.

  • The Five D’s of Success Part 2

    In part 1 I talked about Dreams and Desires. Here is a quick recap of part one. Here is a quick recap of part one.

    Dreams are very important to have as they are the very tenets of ones success. Keeping your dreams alive will help motivate you to working hard in achieving them.

    The world requires practical dreamers who can and will put their dreams into action. Having dreams without action is procrastination.

    Desire is the starting point of all achievement. You cannot achieve any meaningful results without having the desire to do.

    Desire is the driving force to success. If the thing you desire to do is right, and you believe in it, go ahead and do it. Don’t worry about not having the resources.

    I will now focus on the 3 remaining D’s of success is Diligence; Determination and Discipline.

    Diligence

    To me, diligence is a very important factor for my success. In everything that I do I try as much as possible to be as careful as I can be.

    Remember that my dream is to help someone out there change their mind into a more positive one. Its to provide resources that can help someone have a positive mind.

    To do this I use my own personal experiences and through spiritual growth and reading. This blog is the main medium for now that I use to provide resources that can help with personal development and self improvement.

    There is no way you can grow personally without spiritual guidance. Personal development is no easy task and requires that you do things diligently and articulately.

    There is no personal success without being diligent in whatever you do. Being diligent means working hard, staying focussed and being persistent.

    To secure the desired results, it is necessary to know and diligently comply with the laws of success.  

    Proper compliance with the laws of success will be found to produce the desired result with invariable exactitude.

    Growth is attained through an exchange of the old for the new, of the good for the better. It is a conditional or reciprocal action.

    We cannot obtain what we lack if we tenaciously cling to what we have. Growth requires us to continuously seek to diligently acquire that which we do not have.

    Determination

    We all know that personal growth does not come on a silver platter. If you have been to school you know very well that to get good grades you need to have determination.

    Yes, you will come across temporary setbacks. Notice that I use the word “temporary” these are not permanent unless you decide to make them. The decision is entirely up to you.

    We are able to consciously control our conditions as we come to sense the purpose of what we attract, and are able to extract from each experience only what we require for our further growth.

    Our ability to do this determines the degree of harmony or happiness we attain. I liken determination to the vehicle of success without which you cannot reach your destination.

    Discipline

    Perhaps the most important of them all is Discipline without which I would not be posting blogs on a frequent basis.

    We all possess some discipline of some sort. It is the degree of it that determines our success or failure. The more disciplined you are the more likely you are to achieve success.

    I have not come across a successful a person who is not disciplined. Most successful people are disciplined with what they do.

    It is by discipline that we achieve our intended desires. Discipline coupled with determination is a recipe for success.

    Naturally, life requires us to be disciplined in order that we achieve that which we desire to be in our lives. There can never be full success without discipline.

    Conclusion

    I would like to conclude by reiterating that personal development is no mean achievement. It takes time and patience. Let me remind you that personal development is not a destination. It is a journey.

    There is no day you will say now I have arrived at the destination of personal development. There is always room for improvement. The above five D’s of success have worked for me and I continuously strive to improve on them.

  • How to Build Your Character

    What is character? “the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual” – Oxford Dictionary.

    Nature compels us to move through life, but every right-thinking person wants not merely to move through life like an empty bottle, but to develop, to improve, and to continue the development of his thoughts to the close of physical life.

    Yet, most people have remained stagnant, wallowing in poverty and living in mediocrity.

    This development can occur only through improving the quality of an individual’s thoughts and the ideals and actions that arise from them.

    Every one of us has the power of will and choice and can therefore exercise them in selecting the type of life to lead.

    Personal development is not an easy task, and no one can say they have arrived at the station called personal development.

    It is not a destination either but, a continuous exercise. We can only get closer to perfection as we continue to build ourselves on a daily basis.

    The only way to keep from going backward is to keep going forward. There are three things that you need in order to help build your character.

    Knowledge of the Power Within

    Surely knowledge is supreme, and all growth is from within. The Bible tells us that “without knowledge, my people perish.”

    Perhaps the most cardinal ingredient to personal development and achievement is knowledge, which no single person can do without.

    You need to acquire knowledge in order for you to succeed at anything you desire to do.

    He who desires wisdom, power, or permanent success of any kind will find them only within.

    Knowledge is the number one building block to achieving your personal development and success. Therefore, you need a solid foundation of knowledge if you are to succeed in any endeavor you set out to do.

    Knowledge leads to skills. A good set of knowledge leads to a good set of life skills. In order to build and improve your skills, you need to build on your arsenal of knowledge.

    One of the best ways I build my knowledge is by reading, watching motivational videos, and listening to self-improvement materials.

    I also read the Bible every day. I have come to appreciate the Bible because it offers not only a wealth of knowledge but also spiritual growth.

    The only way not to go backward is to keep moving forward. When you discover the power within you, the sky is the limit if only you can touch the clouds.

    Courage to Dare

    How many of us have the courage, and I mean real courage, to dare? Many of us fail because we have no courage. Having courage is not the absence of fear.

    We are always saying What if I start a business and I fail? Dare yourself and say What if I start a business and succeed.

    You will never know what you can achieve until you dare to try. You cannot succeed without taking action.

    Surely we are what we think. The thoughts we harbor are reflections of what we are “as a man thinketh so is he in his heart.”

    You must always remember that all there is today is a result of thought. Think about all the buildings you see around you. They all first existed in someone’s mind.

    The Bible encourages us to be strong and courageous, not to be discouraged, and not to be terrified.

    The courage to dare is the most lacking ingredient for people’s success. Most people have developed brilliant ideas, yet they lack the courage to implement them.

    We always find excuses for not implementing our ideas and thoughts.

    The most successful men and women have the courage to dare implement their ideas. Failure is a state of mind. You only fail when you accept failure.

    The Faith to Do

    What is faith? “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

    Knowledge alone will not bring forth success. You need to have faith and believe in what you are doing in order to bring forth results.

    Faith is a powerful tool needed to achieve any level of success. Walk in faith and just start living your dreams.

    If faith is so important, how then do you acquire it? The Bible says “faith cometh by hearing.”

    I have discovered that one of the best ways to develop faith is to write down your intended purpose and desire and read it to yourself aloud every morning and night.

    The repeated reading of your life’s mission statement will be impressed on your subconscious. As your mind becomes attuned to your intended purpose and desires, you will develop the faith to do so.

    Conclusion

    A good mix of the three will definitely yield better results for you. Personal development is a lifelong commitment and should be taken seriously, as this is a measure of your character.

  • A Share of the Billions of Dollars on the Internet

    The internet is a hive of activities. You probably have heard how people have made and are still making lots of money using the internet.

    Even though the internet is one of the best mediums to earn a remarkable amount of income, it still remains underutilised by many of its users.

    The most common use of the internet is communication, news reading, and socializing.

    There are a handful of users who have really appreciated and harnessed the power and potential of the internet to generate massive and multiple streams of income.

    There are a number of reasons that have led to the underutilisation of the internet as an income-generating medium.

    Some of the reasons being; ignorance, presence of counterfeit programs, lack of patience, wanting to get rich quick, fear of the unknown, and the list goes on and on.

    Whatever, your reasons are, believe me, the internet can be a source of decent income.

    In this article, I outline four sources of income am currently benefiting from.

    The amounts am earning are currently not as much but I can already see that with time, patience, and hard work they will greatly increase.

    There are many good programs available online that can be utilized to earn lots of money.

    But to every good program, there are many counterfeits and scams. Find here below my recommended online products.

    Google Adsense

    Google Adsense is very different from traditional advertising, such as with banner ads or block placements.

    This is because of the dynamic nature of how the ads are published. It allows you to set up automatic rotating ad blocks that allow you to create channels for specific niche markets.

    With Google Adsense, you are paid every time someone clicks on your website advertisement.

    You are simply paid a percentage of the sponsor’s cost for advertising through the Google network.

    In order to maximize your earnings with Google Adsense, you need to focus on optimizing your click-through rates. Your website visitors should be motivated to click on your ads.

    You will need to have a website, in order to get started making money with Google Adsense. This can come in any format including article sites, directories, forums or even blogs.

    With Google Adsense, you do not need to build any downline and it is free to join.

    Net Penny Stocks

    I would be lying to say that I fully understand how this program works but it pays. So far it has the largest contribution to all my online income streams.

    From my own understanding, it is some sort of virtual shares program that pays you on a weekly basis.

    You get the maximum benefit by reinvesting your weekly payments and earn extra bonuses by building an active downline.

    Investing in this program is as low as US$1.95 only but the recommended minimum is US$5.85.

    The program is free to join and you can start earning once you have bought “shares” it uses a 3X12 matrix once you lock in your position to earn residual income.

    The beauty of it though is that there are no products to sell or market. All you have to do is promote your link and create an active downline whilst reinvesting your weekly payments. In this way, you maximize your weekly profits.

    Click here to join netpenny stocks for free

    SFI Marketing

    SFI Marketing is perhaps one of the fastest-growing companies with over 8000 new affiliates joining weekly.

    The company has been in existence for over 25 years. Affiliates are provided with all necessary support for marketing SFI products on the internet.

    It also provides sales support such as customer support, payment processing, and product shipping at no cost to the affiliate.

    In addition, all sales generated by the affiliate are tracked to the referring affiliate and commission credited to the account of the affiliate.

    SFI has been steadily expanding and in January 2009 they launched Tripleclicks.

    Tripleclicks features thousands of products including collectibles and new products are added every day.

    Tripleclicks is a mega store it is also a portal to more than 170 major brand names of online stores including iTunes, PetSmart, Autos.com, BabyUniverse, ESPN, Expedia, Hotwire.com, Match.com, NetFlix, NutriSystem, Priceline.com, Skype, and TicketMaster.

    Click here to join SFI for free

    Triple Clicks

    Triple clicks an exciting new destination on the web and was launched in January 2009. It currently features 27,684 products and services, with more being added daily.

    You can find collectibles and many other items found nowhere else on the internet.

    TripleClicks also allows its members to simply and easily sell their own unwanted items for cash or trade. SFI affiliates can earn handsome commissions promoting the products and services available at TripleClicks.

    Here are three reasons why triple clicks is the most loved megastore:-

    • Daily updates on deal of the day
    • TripleClicks stocks thousands of quality items including collectibles. New items are added every day
    • It is quick and simple to use. You can sell all your unwanted goods online.

    Click here to join triple clicks for free

    Conclusion

    There are many sources of income on the internet one has to be careful with what they choose because there are also many scams out there.

    Making money online should be taken as any other business and patience, caution and persistence should be exercised. I have just mentioned those programs that I take part in and have so far proven to be beneficial.

    Click here to join triple clicks for free

  • Explore the Power in You

    Everything in your life begins and ends with you. The choices you make directly shape the quality of the life you live.

    Whatever you choose to be is entirely up to you. If you want to make a difference in life “be the change you want to see in the world”.

    Our difficulties in are largely due to confused ideas and ignorance of our true interest. To avoid or navigate these difficulties you need to know that there is a world within us.

    A world of life and thought; of power and beauty although invisible its forces are mighty, and this world is under our control.

    This world am talking about is governed by the mind. The mind is the factory of all thought. Nothing exists on this earth without being imagined in someone’s mind. You are what you think.

    Whatever, success one wants to achieve starts with him taking the first step in the right direction. This step is thinking and doing the right things.

    You cannot achieve success if you believe you will fail. It is impossible to build riches when your thoughts are those of poverty.

    When you make the decision to become rich stand by your decision, see yourself and feel yourself being rich. Act rich even.

    Control What You Think

    The world we leave in is a direct reflection of what we think about most of the time. You are poor because poverty is predominant in your mind; you are rich or successful because that is what you think of most of the time.

    In order that we change our living environment we must change the way we think. Every thought is a cause and every condition an effect, for this reason it is very important that you control your thoughts so as to bring forward desirable conditions.

    To remove discord, we must remove the cause and this cause is found within us.

    Most of the things we think about are as a result of what we feed our minds on. The main source of which are; what we read, watch and our daily life experiences.

    If you feed your mind with negative things you obviously will think negatively and vice versa. However, you have the power to change and control what you think.

    The mind will obey what you want it to think. It is under your control. Remember that, what you think largely influences what you do in life.

    Since reading plays a greater part to our thinking, you must feed your mind with the right material. Always refuse to think negatively about your situation.

    In every difficult situation, there is always a silver lining. Focus on the positives and build on them.

    Improve Your Mind

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind”. – The Bible.

    In order to express life there must be mind; nothing can exist without mind.

    Nature compels us all to move through life. We could not remain stationary however much we wished.

    Every right-thinking person wants not merely to move through life like a gong, but to develop – to improve – and to continue the development mentally to the close of physical life.

    How can you improve your thoughts without improving your mind? How can you improve your physical life with improving your mind?

    Your thoughts are a direct result of what you feed your mind. Your outward results are also direct results of your thoughts.

    Nourish your mind with positive things and positive thoughts will manifest out of it.

    In order to achieve greater physical success you need greater mental success. You can achieve greater mental success by continuously improving your mind.

    Keep acquiring as much knowledge as you possibly can. If you are not in the habit of reading please develop one. At least 30 minutes a day of reading a good book will get you started.

    You Have the Power

    All growth comes from within. This is evident in all nature. Every plant, every animal, every human is a living testimony to this law, yet, we error by looking for power or strength from outside of us.

    We have the capacity to grow physically and mentally without outside interference. When we focus our energies and efforts on success we can surely achieve it.

    Thought is energy. Active thought is active energy; concentrated thought is a concentrated energy. Thought concentrated on a definite purpose becomes power.

    This is the power which is being used by those who do not believe in the virtue of poverty, or the beauty of self-denial.

    The failures of our lives are largely due to the fact that we cannot recognize and appreciate the power in us.

    We cannot express powers that we do not possess. The only way by which we may secure possession of power is to become conscious of power, and we can never become conscious of power until we learn that all power is from within.

    Conclusion

    The need for us to recognize the power built in our minds cannot over emphasized. Many people who have succeeded have realized and harnessed this power.

    You will not achieve your destiny until you fully understand and harmonize it within yourself. Remember, personal development and growth require effort and do not happen overnight. Stay persistent and patient for your progress to truly take shape.

  • Are You Happy?

    I have encountered people from all walks of life and every race. None of them wish to live a sad or miserable life. Everyone desires to live a good and fulfilling life.

    Every single one of them wants to lead a happy, decent and fulfilling life.

    It is quite interesting to note that a significant number of people are not as happy or content as they truly wish to be in their lives. Does this observation resonate with you on a personal level or make you reflect on your own experiences?

    Before we continue, take a moment to ask yourself these questions: Am I truly happy? What factors shape my happiness? Is it driven by luck or good fortune? Does it rely on money or material possessions? What is it that genuinely brings me joy?

    Happiness is a state of mind. It is a decision you make and its a personal choice. Gasping for happiness is a matter of the will of wanting and learning to be happy.

    Happiness is an emotion so if you want to be happy get the happiness consciousness. We know that all emotions are under our control. Why is it then, that most people do not live a happy life?

    A great deal of happiness depends on the desire to be happy, a consciousness, and a firm decision to reach that state.

    As described before happiness is a personal decision, here’s a few things that could help enhance your happiness:-

    Good Friends

    A lively and positive social circle could be a great source of comfort and happiness. Choose your friends carefully. Choose people you can be open with and still feel protected.

    I don’t mean that you should discriminate but be careful with the people you hangout with. Choosing the right and positive set of friends is very helpful.

    Concentrate on the positive side of things. Helping out a friend is another source of happiness. Have you ever noticed that being of service to your friends just makes you feel loved and wanted?

    Having a Good Sense of Humour

    Try as much as possible to develop a good sense of humour. They say laughter is medicinal.

    Having a good sense of humour and laughter are causes and consequences of happiness.

    I know that you will encounter situations that will go against the principles of happiness, such is life. But always know that in every situation you have a choice to make.

    Make sure you quickly switch your mind to decipher the positives out of every situation. Mostly things happen for a good reason and it is our duty to know and find those positive reasons.

    Family

    Spending time with your family is another source of happiness. It is important to find a member of your family you, can share your feelings with.

    It could be your spouse if you are married or any other close relative.

    Try helping out a family member sort out their problems. There is more satisfaction and happiness in helping out the needy.

    You could even go further by doing charity work. You will be amazed that just you presence could make a huge difference in someones day.

    Decide to Be Happy

    You were created to live a happy life make the most of it. Also make a firm decision to be happy every day, you deserve it.

    Forget the hassles and bustles of life, live a happy life. Tell yourself in the morning that this is the day the Lord has made for me and I shall rejoice in it.

    Weeping may come in the night but joy comes in the morning.

    The way you begin your day greatly influences what you will experience throughout it. If you want to be happy, choose to be.

    Once you make your decision, you will need to face and overcome the numerous obstacles and challenges that stand firmly between you and the ultimate happiness you seek.

    Be Satisfied With the Past

    Your life and the wide range of experiences you encounter along the way have the power to bring you either immense joy or deep pain. These moments shape who you are and influence your emotions profoundly.

    Depending on how you judge them, they may build or destroy your happiness. Look at your past with satisfaction, contemplate the future with hope and decide to live in the present.

    A lot of joys and positive moods are directly linked with our past events. Avoid regrets from past events because nobody can change them.

    Instead, reflect on past experiences as valuable lessons to prevent future challenges. Cherish the joyful memories, share them with your loved ones, and hold them close to your heart.

    Live in the Present

    “Enjoy the here and now” this is very important. Why dwell on the past when it cannot be changed?

    However, cherish the good memories. To find happiness in the present, learn to appreciate the simple joys of today: people, nature, and children.

    Playing with children brings immense joy. You’ll be surprised by how much you can truly learn from them.

    Conclusion

    Being happy is very important to personal development and growth. You cannot attain your full personal development and growth without happiness.

    Being happy is a personal decision and choice. Make a firm decision and choose to be happy. We live in a world full of sadness.

    Everybody is busy with their own things. Make a difference by making at least one person feel loved and happy every day.

    Have a happiness consciousness. Happiness is God-given always start and end your day with a prayer. Prayer can move mountains.

  • You are What You Think

    We undoubtedly live in a thought world, which is part of a thought universe. Thought is the only power that can produce tangible results from the formless substance.

    Our thoughts determine the way we live. Our way of doing things is a direct result of the way we think about things.

    Every thought we think makes it necessary for us to think another thought thus expanding our consciousness.

    Every fact we learn leads us to the learning of another fact thus we are continually increasing our knowledge.

    Your thinking has a direct and significant influence on the way you approach and execute various tasks in life.

    The bible says that “as a man thinks so is he in his heart.” You are what you think about most of the time. You general behaviour and character is shaped by what you think of most of the time.

    Most, if not everything we do is a result of what has been manufactured in our minds. Your mind is the thought factory.

    So then if our thoughts have a direct influence on us, then I would be right to say that “no one, therefore, is poor because nature is poor or because there is not enough to go round.”

    You are experiencing poverty because your mind is consistently producing negative thoughts focused on lack and limitation.

    Thought is Power

    You will agree with me that every action we make is a result of what we think. In other words your actions always precede your thoughts.

    We have within us the incredible power and ability to achieve and accomplish anything that we set our minds upon, no matter the challenges we face.

    Every invention that you see today was first meticulously visualized in the mind of someone before being skillfully transmuted into reality.

    Ask yourself this question if thought is power, why then are you poor or not successful, and yet you have the power and ability in you?

    Write down your answers and start working on resolving them as a matter of urgency. You have just identified the problem to your situation.

    The attitude of mind necessarily depends upon what we think. Therefore, the secret of all power, all achievement, and all possession depends upon our method of thinking.

    The preceding statement is true because we must “be” before we can “do“ and we can “do” only to the extent that we “are”, and what we “are” depends upon what we “think.”

    Think about all the things you have done in the past are these not the products of your thoughts?

    Whatever, you have done is because you “are” and you “are” because of what you “thought.”

    We cannot truly express powers that we do not possess, and we can never fully become conscious of our inner power until we learn that all true power originates from within ourselves.

    You have the power within yourself. If only you can change and tune your mind to think in a certain way, nothing will stop you from achieving your desired goals.

    If you live in a world of poverty, failure, frustration and all the negative things, this is a direct reflection of your mind, because all these things are governed and controlled by your mind.

    Do not underestimate the power of your thoughts. See related article for more.

    Live Consciously

    “Would you bring into your life more power? Get the power consciousness. More health? Get the health consciousness. More happiness? Get the happiness consciousness. More riches? Get the riches consciousness.”

    The preceding statement brings out the fact that all possessions are based on consciousness which is a product of the mind.

    “He who thinks to illuminate the whole range of mental action by the light of his own consciousness is not unlike the one who should go about to illuminate the universe with a rushlight.” – Professor Davidson.

    Mind is creative, and conditions, environment, and all experiences in life are the results of our habitual or predominant mental attitude.

    To truly realize your dreams and aspirations, you need to live consciously and purposefully each day.

    Conscious living is directly induced by the mind. When you live consciously you will be amazed at how much detail you will have even of the seemingly small things in life.

    To truly become more, you must first possess more. You cannot effectively give what you do not have. It’s essential to accumulate resources and knowledge before you can even think about sharing or giving to others.

    You must seek wisdom from within you and as you become conscious of the wisdom in the world within, you will mentally take possession of this wisdom, and by taking mental possession you come into actual possession of the power and wisdom necessary to bring into manifestation the essentials necessary for your most complete and harmonious development.

    Conclusion

    Personal Development is not an easy task; it requires consistent dedication and the determination to eliminate certain habits that no longer serve you better.

    The mind is very key to achieving a higher level of personal development and self-improvement. You must train your mind to think positively and maintain good health always live consciously.

Powered by CookieAdmin