How Would You Like To Supercharge Your Weekend?

 

Actually, the weekend is the perfect time to charge your creative battery and fill your well.

1. Go for something adventurous

You can go a nature walk, or a hike in the park. Diving or scuba is also another good idea.

You get my point.

This can stimulates your sense that you will not have in the office, and induce the most much needed productivity

2.  Reflect over the past week

Be obsessed with your goals and habits, and always remember to reflect.

Like machine learning, you can always adjust your habits and behaviours to get better.

3.  Block out time for personal development/growth

You are doing something to make yourself wise and better every single week.

Every single day maybe difficult, but people tend to overestimate what they can do in one day, but underestimate what they can do in one month.

Are You A Burden To The Society?

Think the world owes you something? 

Guess again.

You're not entitled to anything.

Nothing.

Not a single thing is bestowed upon you for simply existing.

The only thing you are entitled to is what you go out and take through hard work and persistence.

In fact, you owe the world your best, it's time to do away with your entitlement mentality, and it's time to grind.

The grind isn't a destination, it's a daily habit.

Everyone needs to strap on their working caps, not only to put food on the table, but also to earn favorable credentials earmarking them as productive members of society.

Anyone who is capable of grinding but chooses not to is simply a burden to society.

But there's more to life than the daily grind--it's called hustling.

Hustling is grinding on steroids.

But to get high, hustlers don't use drugs. They use strategic thinking, smart processes, goal setting, value generation, and positive psychology.

Vibe to the art of the hustle as I give you ideas and pointers to take your game to the next level.

Respect the hustle and massive results will follow.

Here's how:

 Forget inspiration and focus on habit.

Your success depends more on habit than on inspiration because good habits consistently deliver results, whether you are inspired or not.

In contrast, inspiration comes only once in awhile and you won't get anywhere relying on something that's sporadic.

Habits are ingrained into your subconscious and become part of who you are.

Imagine being on autopilot with your destination set for success. That's how hustling works and it takes new habits to hustle your way through your school work, career, business, or personal life.

Ask me about hustling and I shall take you into the Class

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How Are You Spending Your Spare Time?

Each time I have discussed with persons who get stressed out, the complain I get is "I don't have enough time"

Yet when the man becomes really sick, there would be time for him to get admitted and be discharged only at the Doctor's pleasure depending on his progress

On facebook I receive lots of inquiries from persons who respond to my calls but when I ask them (even those that are not in any paid employment), I get the same response "I don't have time"

So now I am forced to ask: "What do you do with your time?"

Now let's do the mathematics of time:

There are 24 hours in a day

of that, morning starts by 12 am to 12 noon ( that is 12 hours)

Afternoon starts from 12 noon to 4 pm (that is 4 hours)

Evening starts from 4 pm to 7 pm (that is 3 hours)

And night time starts from 7 pm to 12 midnight (that is 5 hours)

Sleeping time is from 10 pm to 6 am (that is 8 hours)

Working time is from 8 am to 4 pm (that is 8 hours)

So we are left with 8 hours of FREE TIME

When you say you have no time, then what do you do with the 8 hours free time?

Extrapolating this to a week:

There are 168 hours in a week

Let's say you use 56 hours to sleep (which is impossible for an adult)

then use 40 hours to work for someone else

then use 35 hours to catch your fun, take your bath, travel around

You would still have 37 hours of FREE TIME

Whatever you do with your free time that leaves you with no time, don't you think that an investment into yourself is necessary for a secured future?

Would you not rather PURSUE YOUR DREAMS than make another man succeed in achieving his own dreams?

Think on this!!!

#DrJTF

In Just 3 SECONDS And You Are ........

People size you up in just 3 seconds — here's how to make a brilliant first impression

The first time someone meets you, it takes them about three seconds to determine whether they like you or want to do business with you in the future, said Jean Baur, a career coach and author of the book "The Essential Job Interview Handbook."

This is crucial when it comes to meetings where that first impression makes all the difference, such as a job interview or client presentation. From your posture to the jewelry you wear, key details can have a significant impact on how you're perceived. 

Here are a few ways to make a brilliant first impression in a flash.

This is an update of an article originally written by Vivian Giang.

1. Grooming

First and foremost, you need to look like you take care of yourself. This means paying attention to your fingernails, hair, and makeup. Baur said to make sure that your fingernails are clean and trimmed or nicely manicured. If you wear makeup, you should make sure it doesn't draw attention to itself, but is used to highlight your features.

Don't forget to also pay attention to your feet. Career expert Nicole Williams said her biggest pet peeve is when women wear open-toed shoes without getting pedicures. "If you're going to show your toes, make sure your toes are well-groomed," she said.

If you are a man who is interested in sporting facial hair, make sure that it works for you, said Adam P. Causgrove, chairman of The American Mustache Institute. 

Think about it like a haircut — not every cut is going to look good on every person, he said. Regardless, your facial hair needs to be kept trim and tidy to maintain a professional look.

2. Clothing

Whatever you wear, make sure it's appropriate in your industry. "Everyone draws their lines differently," said etiquette coach Barbara Pachter. "For example, you may be able to wear shorts, but not cutoffs. If your company has a dress code, follow it."

Baur advised: "If you're in banking, wear a navy blue, gray, or black suit (pantsuits are fine for women). But if you're in marketing, training, or academia, you have a wider choice. I like to wear bright colors, such as a red or turquoise, as they complement my coloring and reflect my personal style."

It's also important to consider how your color choices will play in the environment, said Pachter. "Darker colors usually convey a stronger impression than lighter ones." If you're giving a presentation, make sure the color you're wearing doesn't blend in with the background behind you.

According to 2,100 hiring managers and human resource professionals who participated in a CareerBuilder survey, blue and black are the best colors to wear to a job interview, and orange is the worst. Conservative colors, such as black, blue, gray, and brown, seem to be the safest bet when meeting someone for the first time in a professional setting, whereas colors that signal more creativity, like orange, may be too loud. 

3. Jewelry

"Keep your jewelry subtle unless you're an opera singer or nightclub entertainer," said Baur. "And don't wear things that will clank when you rest your hand on the table or that make noise when you gesture."

Accessories are meant to complement your outfit, not overpower it. "I once met a woman who had a ring on every finger," Pachter said. "You couldn't look at anything else."

4. Posture

A good, straight posture conveys confidence and that you're worthy of attention. You should learn to sit in the front half of your seat with both feet on the floor, back straight, and shoulders back. Baur said this shows that you're fully there and interested.

Also, don't cross your legs or let your legs bounce up and down. These bad habits are distracting to others and make you appear immature and not serious.

5. Gesturing

It's OK to talk with your hands — it actually brings your message alive. "Try in your everyday conversations to build 'gesture awareness' and let your hands be descriptive," said Baur.

This means that if you say the word "huge" in your conversation, practice gesturing what huge looks like. Whatever you do, don't lace your fingers together and play with your rings, as these are unproductive ways to release energy.

6. Facial expression

Make sure your face is pleasant by smiling often and maintaining eye contact at appropriate times. If you're frowning or your face looks frozen in nervousness, the interviewer could easily get the impression that you're difficult or indifferent.

When you smile, make sure that you are giving off a genuine smile.

7. Handshake

Don't do anything out of the ordinary when it comes to the handshake.

Simply grasp the other person's hand firmly, say something like "very nice to meet you," look at them directly in the eye, and smile warmly. 

Source:     How To Make A Brilliant First Impression

How to Control Your Day

By Craig Ballantyne When my father passed away in the fall of 2008, I was reminded of the power of rituals and routines. Each afternoon when I'd get home from high school I'd head up to my room to change my clothes for my after-school job.  Before turning into my bedroom at the top of the stairs, I’d make a detour to my parents’ room and help myself to some of my father's leftover candy.  At night while watching television he’d snack on potato chips, chocolate bars, cherry licorice, or other treats. It was like having a convenience store in our house.  This habit continued even when I went off to college. When I’d return home during school breaks, I’d head upstairs and make that right hand turn to visit my father’s candy shop. After his funeral, I spent weekends visiting my mother to help sort through his affairs.  During each visit I’d inevitably go up to my old room, and for months after his death I continued to make that right hand turn. Alas, the candy shop was gone, but the old habit was hard to break. As you can see, rituals are powerful. We must harness them for good and create the habits we need to control our days and win our mornings, and to put them in place for productivity and progress in life. The right rituals and routines make the right actions automatic, no matter how chaotic things get. I learned this from the Stoic philosopher, Epictetus. He teaches us to control what we can, and cope with what we can’t.  Think about how this applies to your own life. If your spouse or boss gets upset, there is no switch to turn them off. If clouds gather and it starts to rain, you cannot wave the showers away. You can’t control the external world. But you can control your thoughts, words, and deeds. And that is all you can do. But when you do this, you can do remarkable things. You can write books, build companies, find the love of your life, lose weight, and grow your wealth. It all starts with recognizing what is under your control. You can control what time you wake up, what habits you start the day with, what temptations enter your life, and what systems you have in place for dealing with those. You can control your belief in yourself. You can take more control over your schedule and energy than you might believe right now. And most importantly, you can control your morning and in doing so, win your day. Whatever it is you seek, remember the advice of the ancient Stoic. Be clear about your goals, know what you can control, and then do what you have to do. Perhaps the most important ritual in your life is what time you choose to get out of bed, and the best thing you can do is to start getting up 15 minutes early.  This will allow you to attack your number one priority first thing in the morning. Do not linger under the warm covers. That is for average people stuck in the struggles of ordinary lives.  You are destined for greatness, you are set to overcome your obstacles, and you will not stand for failure. You control your behavior.  Your success is your personal responsibility. Take action.  Do the first things first. Do what matters even if you don’t feel like it.  Get up and give your number one priority the focus it deserves for at least 15 minutes every morning. But what if you’re not a morning person, you ask? I get it.  There is something romantic about being a night owl.  But if you look at the great authors, artists, inventors… what do you find?  You may be surprised, but the common thread is that they got their best work done in the morning. The great German writer Goethe, for example, wrote that the morning was when he felt “revived and strengthened by sleep and not yet harassed by the absurd trivialities of everyday life.” Victor Hugo, the author of Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, rose at dawn, drank his morning coffee, ate two raw eggs, and then wrote until 11 a.m. Beethoven, Schubert, and Mahler woke at dawn and composed until early afternoon. Van Gogh began painting at seven in the morning. The great architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, did his sketches between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Dickens and Darwin did their best writing in the morning before taking long walks in the afternoon to fuel their creativity.  And Hemingway, no matter if he was suffering from another legendary hangover, knew that it was best to write after the sun’s first light. Even Stephen King, the American horror master, writes his chilling tales before noon. Getting up 15 minutes earlier than you normally do, and spending that time working on your top priority, may be difficult at first.  But this is how you control your day and make BIG progress in your life. About the author: Craig Ballantyne is the editor of Early to Rise (Join him on Facebook here) and author of Financial Independence Monthly. His no-nonsense, sometimes "politically-incorrect" advice has helped millions of people transform their lives both physically and financially. One of Craig's secret weapons to success has been his daily writing ritual. Click here to learn more about how you can implement the same 5-minute strategy.