Category: People

{You can’t be successful if you don’t have the right habits. You can achieve success if you have the right attitude.
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Below are everyday habits that will make you successful

1. Spend money only on the things that will help you achieve success. Spending money on your personal development and business will help you become successful.

2. Listen more and talk less. Always learn to be attentive and listen to people because you never know what they have to say.

3. The company you keep matters. You can’t be successful if you surround yourself with negative people who do nothing but destroy your dream. Surround yourself with positive people.

4. Working hard doesn’t guarantee success but working smart does.The most successful people are those that worked smart.

5. You can’t achieve success if you spend your day sleeping. Too much of sleep will never help you achieve your dreams. Wake up early and do what you have to do.

6. Building a good network is important. You have no idea who you might need tomorrow so build contacts wherever you go.

7. Always finish what you start. You can’t be successful if you never finish what you start.

8. Time is a valuable asset and you need to manage it properly. Learn to prioritize your tasks and accomplish set tasks before deadlines.

9. Be confident. No one can believe in you if you don’t first believe in yourself. Believe you can do and it will happen.

10. Read good books. Knowledge is power and there is no better avenue to get knowledge than reading good books.

11. Measure every goal you set. When you measure your goals, you know exactly what’s working and what isn’t.

12. You can’t be successful if you aren’t good at what you do. You stand out from the crowd when you are good at what you do.

13. Never let obstacles and challenges make you give up. There will definitely be obstacles before you achieve your dreams.

14. Know how to deal with people. You will go a long way in life when you know how to deal with people no matter how terrible they are.

15. Make everyday count. Never let a day pass without achieving something that will take you closer to your dreams.

{You should be capable of motivating yourself when the chips are down. Motivation is an important tool to achieving many things, and when you find the right motivation, you can do anything.
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Don’t wait for anyone to motivate you; this could be risky. Try to motivate yourself and carry yourself up when the chips are down. This is just how you do it.

{{1. LISTEN TO A MOTIVATIONAL AUDIO}}

Listening to the right message can easily stir you up. There are dozens of good messages you can listen to, and listening to the right message can do wonders to your mindset.

{{2. DEVELOP A MANTRA}}

There is a reason sports teams have mantra. A mantra could spur you up when the chips are and give you a sense of upliftment from within. Develop a mantra; it could be anything. For example, “I am a winner; I believe I can make it.” Having a positive mantra like this can quickly stir you up.

{{3. WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS}}

When you write your goals down, this could give you a sense of motivation and belief, and you’d find motivation as well.

{{4. MAKE EACH DAY COUNT}}

When you are active and working each day towards something, you’d easily find motivation, compared to when you’re doing nothing.

{{5. ENVISION YOURSELF}}

Have a vision and envision where you want to be. Visualise yourself and create a picture of where you want to be. This can fuel you with the right motivation.

{{6. SEE FAILURE AS A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY}}

When you are scared of failure and see it as the end of the road, you’d miss a lot of opportunities and you’d hardly be motivated. However, when you see failure as an experience and an opportunity where you learn from, you’d easily pick yourself up.

{{7. TALK POSITIVELY}}

Speak positively! Positive speaking can affect the way you think, and the way you think will definitely affect the way you act. Speaking positively will also attract positive things to you and give you the right mindset to achieve great things.

Don’t wait for anyone to lift you up; you are responsible for your own success or failure. These tips will stir your mind in the right direction.

{We all need to spend money but the big question you should ask yourself is how are you spending the money you earn?}

Reckless spending can lead to financial problems and the best time to take a look at your finances is now.

{{Here are 9 signs you need to watch how you spend money}}

1. You spend money buying things you don’t actually use much. If you have several gadgets and equipment that you can’t remember the last time you used, you obviously need to watch how you spend money.

2. If you have several bills that go unpaid because you don’t have the cash to settle them, then you obviously need to watch how you spend money. Essential bills should be paid before you spend money on entertainment and non-essentials.

3. If you don’t have any money left at the end of the month, then you need to watch how you spend money. Irrespective of how much you earn, you need to have money left at the end of each month.

4. If you don’t save at least 5% of your income every month, then you need to watch how you spend money. It’s recommended you save between 10-15% of your income monthly and the minimum amount you should save is 5%.

6. If you always get home broke after a night out with friends, then you need to watch how you spend.

7. You need to watch how you spend money if everyone around you sees you as an impulse spender. If you spend without thinking about it, then you need to check how you spend.

8. If you have to borrow money a lot from your friends and colleagues, then you need to check how you spend. You are obviously living above your means if you end up borrowing every month.

9. You need to watch how you spend if you can’t go a day without spending money. Never assume spending little bills on random stuffs don’t matter because if you sum them all up at the end of the month, you will realise they matter.

Phil

{If you are a fresh graduate applying for a job for the first, writing a worthy CV could be quite a difficult task, knowing that many recruiting firms are looking for experienced hands.}

However, there are many firms who also look for fresh graduates and there are firms that could recruit you even without your experience, but your CV has to be good enough.

These are some CV tips you should know.

1. WRITE A PROFESSIONAL CV

The fact you’re still a rookie in the workforce doesn’t mean you should have a rookie CV. Write a CV that’s devoid of errors and make it professional as well. If you can, engage the services of a resume building service.

2. MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION

Try to make a good impression by highlighting your strengths and skills that make you good for the job. Also, have a clear objective that shows you’re good enough for the job.

3. PEN DOWN YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE YEARS

Even though you have no work experience, you must probably have had some experiences or achievements over the years, and if they are related to the job, you can include them in your CV.

4. BUILD YOURSELF

Many big firms these days look for experience, and if you haven’t got it, you have to work for it. Work your way through, volunteer if possible; build your personal brand and in due time you can get those jobs you so desire.

{Greatness doesn’t come by luck, neither can it be achieved through mediocrity; greatness is actualised through conscious efforts by an individual with consistent practice of certain principles.}

What might be those principles?

1. SEEK KNOWLEDGE

To be great in your career, you ought to seek knowledge; you should know what the ordinary person doesn’t know, and when this happens, you would be sought after in that career line.

2. BE COMMITTED

No person has ever attained greatness without showing commitment. Commitment and focus are two driving tools that not only set your eyes on the target, but push you to do what’s right and necessary to attain your desired heights.

3. DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS

Never settle for less; the point you feel you should settle at is the highest point of greatness you can achieve. So, keep on striving for more and never settle for less.

4. THINK POSITIVELY

You can’t achieve greatness when you think negatively. Think right, think positively, visualise big things and say positive things to yourself. Your thoughts tend to create a path for you, and what you see for yourself is probably the highest point you can attain.

5. SEE FAILURE AS A PATH TO SUCCESS

The fact you’re on a path to greatness doesn’t mean there wouldn’t be setbacks, challenges and roadblocks — they’ll always come, but it’s how you see them that matters.

See failure as a pathway to success, don’t get weary because of the hard times and never give up. These are always the testimony of people who have attained greatness in whatsoever field.

6. BE PATIENT

This is where many people get it wrong. Many try to attain greatness in just one quick step; they just want it to come as quickly as possible — but it never works this way. Patience is a great tool for every person who has achieved greatness and who wants to achieve greatness.

7. BE CONSISTENT

Consistency is another important habit you must master if you want to achieve greatness. You must learn to remain focused and be consistent. When you work hard today and you are lazy the next day — that’s inconsistency, and it wouldn’t take you anywhere.

8. HAVE A VISION

Have a vision of what you want to be and where you are going, else you would be easily carried away. Like they say “any road would be okay for one who doesn’t have a vision.”

9. DEVELOP YOURSELF

Build yourself, develop yourself and try to become better in that chosen career of yours. Don’t remain static or stagnant or you would hit a rut. Choose to build yourself everyday.

10. LEARN LESSONS

Try not to make same mistake over and over; learn from each mistake and let your experiences make you better.

Greatness is a choice, and whoever wants to attain greatness must be ready to follow the path that leads to greatness.

Attaining greatness goes beyond talent; there are people who are born with the talent but end up losing it and becoming mediocre at best.

Jake

{Whether it’s picking the right career or excelling in your career, these solid pieces of advice will make the journey smoother for you.}

1. “If the job isn’t challenging enough, it’s not worth it. Your personal growth should rank the highest on your priority list.” – unknown

2. “Every person you meet is a potential door to a new opportunity – personally or professionally. Build good bridges even in that just-for-now job, because you never know how they’ll weave into the larger picture of your life.” – Kristina Leonardi

3. “Know how to sell your idea with conviction, not just to the clients but even to your own colleagues. If you don’t believe in your own idea, nobody will.” – Unknown

4. “You’re setting yourself up for failure if you’re not preparing for an eventual promotion now. Even if the next step in your career seems far off, you should be taking advantage of training and professional development courses and looking for ways to pitch perfect and expand your current role. Otherwise, even when the opportunity comes up, you won’t be ready to take advantage of it.” – Avery Augustine

5. “Build good relations wherever you go. It’s a small world and you never know whom you’d need. Building a good rapport with everyone you’ve ever worked with will take you places.” – unknown

6. Take criticism or “feedback” for what it is; a gift given to you to make you better at what you do. Don’t concern yourself with the person or the method of delivery. Instead, glean out the teachable nuggets and move on.” – Michelle Bruno

7. “Studying people, observing them, learning how they do things will teach you a lot about survival and of course, it will widen your approach. Look at people and learn.” – unknown

8. “Demand what you deserve. Nobody else is going to stand up from you.” – unknown

9. “I know. You’ve heard it a thousand times; dress for the job you want, not the one you’ve got. But I think this message goes far beyond the clothes you wear everyday. It’s how you present yourself in meetings and at office events, how you interact with staff both above and below you, and how seriously you take your work.” – Adrian Granzella Larssen

10. “If you want to succeed real bad, learn everyone’s job. Know how things are done from start till the end. Make yourself able enough not to feel the need to depend on anyone, ever. There’s nothing more powerful than a one man army.” – Unknown

11. “Don’t be caught up in money-minting in your early years. Definitely not at the cost of losing sight of where you’re headed in the long run.” – unknown

12. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life…have the courage to follow your own heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs

13. “Be confident, don’t doubt yourself, and go for it. If you are sure there is an opportunity, you need to believe wholeheartedly in it – your team won’t be driven to succeed unless you are.” – Kellee Khalil

14. “Having a strong network adds to your value as an employee. In other words, the more people I can reach out to for help, the more valuable I am.” – Hannah Morgan

15. “Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength. No one got to where they are today without help along the way. Don’t be afraid to ask, and then remember to return the favour.” – Elliot Bell

Phil

{Facebook is one of the go-to social media for everyone; it’s a good platform for reuniting with old friends, meeting new friends and keeping in touch with family, friends and colleagues.}

Inasmuch as Facebook is an extraordinary platform for sharing our lives with people who matter, there are certain things people do on Facebook that they just shouldn’t do.

{{1. Don’t spend all the day on it }}

Facebook is a fun platform and possibly addictive, but spending time meant for something else on Facebook isn’t really a wise decision. Try to do more with your time, and if you’re interested in meeting people, one on one interaction is usually the best.

Do not spend your whole day on Facebook. Be more productive

{{2. Brag }}

Some people go to Facebook mainly to show off; many of their updates aim to brag about certain things going on in their lives.

Some even brag in an indirect way; for example, “I don’t know which to wear today — my $19,000 Gucci shoe or my $21,000 Louis Vuitton shoe.” That’s an indirect way of bragging, and it really shouldn’t be done on Facebook.

{{3. Don’t compare or condemn yourself }}

One thing a lot of people do is condemn or compare themselves to others on Facebook. Don’t let the edited and photoshopped pictures of people make you condemn yourself, don’t get carried with other people’s update to the extent of making yourself feel terrible. Facebook is a platform mainly for contact and interaction with friends and family and also meeting new people — don’t beat yourself up for no reason.

{{4. Don’t live your life on Facebook }}

It’s amazing that some people live their life on Facebook; every quarrel with their spouse, everything that they do is well documented on Facebook. Even though Facebook is a platform for sharing your life, it should never get too personal.

{{5. Don’t get into unnecessary arguments }}

It’s easy to pick up a quarrel over issues like politics, sports, religion, tribe, race and a whole lot of things on Facebook, but never get into unnecessary and childish arguments to prove a point — it’s never worth it.

{{6. Don’t be fake }}

Truth be told, there are a lot of fake people on Facebook; people try to be impressive on Facebook that they become so fake — from their updates, pictures and everything, there is nothing original.

Many people can’t post up natural photos of themselves anymore, many pretend to own cars and houses which aren’t theirs, many only post edited photos. Don’t join the trend; be original, it might not fetch you many friends, but you would get real friends.

These are typical cases found on Facebook on a regular basis; but don’t be a part of this trend.

{Check out more tips to help your growth and development as a person, and your quest to be successful in life.}

1. Get a mentor and follow his instructions and respect them and the relationship.

2. Make new positive friends as often as possible and ensure you keep the communication line open. And like I always say, create a network of friends and not just connections.

3. Show kindness to everyone. The one who’s nothing today can become big tomorrow. The biggest dog in the neighborhood was once a puppy.

4. Always plan ahead and be proactive. He that plans the future works less in the future.

5. Listen to speeches and messages from great teachers. That’s how you learn and become better.

6. Attend seminars and training on any area you need to improve yourself. Train the trainer, personal development, public speaking, sales etc.

7. Have the habit of keeping a pen and a writing pad handy because ideas come in the form of flashes. The smallest pen is bigger and better than the biggest brain.

8. Make sure at every point in time you are reading a book. If you spend 20 minutes reading daily, for 52 weeks you would have consumed 1,000,000 words.

9. Put control over your mouth, never say evil of any man, what you are not certain of should not be said. Say good of all men.

10. Always show appreciation for any good deed you receive.

11. Always help someone in need. You may need their help tomorrow.

12. Live a debt free life. What you can’t pay cash for is not your size.

13. Give out loans that you can part with as gift, so that you don’t destroy your business and relationships.

14. Create legitimate multiple source of income. Great men don’t depend on one.

15. Save at least 10 percent of your income.

16. Invest a portion of your income. And be patient to see it grow.

17. Keep a good financial record of all income and expenses, so you won’t ask later “where did my money go?”

18. Be involved in community service. Control traffic, free lesson class for students etc.

19. Keep getting better on your daily goals and dream, develop yourself on them and make sure you get to the top 10 % of your industry.

20. Make sure you engage in exercise. It keeps your brain alert and your body fit to enjoy your success.

Don’t forget to share, and educate others too.

{The question “why do you want this job” could be one of the trickiest questions you could be asked in an interview. However, there are some great answers that could make you win the interviewer over.}

Sometimes, getting or losing the job could lie in how you answer the questions asked.

{{1. Look for positive reasons }}

The employer knows why you want the job, but an employer would love to see two things in your response — originality and positivity, and if your response can cut across those two, you’d win over the employer.

An increase in salary wouldn’t help you but answers that include your love for the industry, the company’s reputation and your drive to be better in the company will do the trick.

{{2. A long-term goal }}

No employer wants to recruit a staff and lose that person within a short time. Making the employer believe that it’s more than a short-term target to you will be a killer answer.

{{3. Create a link between your skills and the job description }}

An employer wants to know that you are good at the job and you love the job, so an answer that suggests your professional skills and experiences match the job and that you love job will be good enough for most employers.

The question “why do you want this job?” might truly be tricky, but if you answer the question with the application of these tips, you might just wow that recruiter.

{You must have heard the adage ‘one doesn’t get to old age before learning new skills’. This saying is true in every sense of the word.}

Young adults should learn to take hold of their finance from that young age and understand the value of money. While personal finance isn’t really taught in school, it’s something every young adult should imbibe.

These basic finance tips will help every young adult in the long run.

{{1. PRACTICE PLANNING AND BUDGETING}}

Planning and budgeting is a useful tool that’ll help your financial life as a young adult. Budgeting and planning your funds will help you spend money the right way. Don’t just spend money, have a plan and a budget and try to follow it accordingly. This will help keep you in check and make you spend your money the right way.

{{2. PRACTICE SELF-CONTROL}}

If you can learn self-control as a young adult, your future will really be bright. Don’t get carried away by anything you see; be in charge and control of yourself and don’t let your eyes be a drainage system for your purse. Avoid splurging and spending your money on things you don’t really need. Be in control of yourself even when you go for shopping, that’s where a bulk of young people’s money goes.

{{3. KNOW WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES}}

Don’t live a nonchalant financial life; know where your money goes. Keep a track of your expenses and know where your money is going. This way, it’ll be easy to monitor what’s making your finance rot.

{{4. SAVINGS}}

This is the time to start saving. Savings is a useful tool that can help you live a financially healthy life. Practice savings and you’d have one of the keys to financial freedom in your palms.

{{5. GENERATE WEALTH}}

Don’t wait till you’re out of college before you think of wealth generation. There are so many opportunities for you even right in college, if only you can open your eyes. Look for means to make money (legal money of course), and you should know that many world-beaters started out when they were in college. Being a young adult doesn’t mean you are too young to make money. The time to start generating wealth is now.

{{6. LEARN}}

Read and learn all you can about finance. Sometimes making money isn’t the problem but managing it. Many people make money and get ripped off because they don’t have the financial knowledge to manage their money. Learn all you can about finance; this’ll help you a lot.

The real world is tougher than you think, but a smart young adult starts laying the foundation for a successful future today.

While your mates may be whiling away their time and resources, practicing these tips will help you a lot in the future.