24 Self Development Tips

1. Make friends with successful people and occasionally buy them gifts and surprise them with lunch because successful people always give and hardly get, so when you give them, they value the gift a lot.

2. Get a mentor and follow his instructions and respect the relationship. Never beg your mentor for money or disrespect his or her privacy.

3. Make new positive friends as often as possible and ensure you keep the communication line open. Create a network of friends and not just connections.

5. Show kindness to everyone. Some small boys today will be big boys tomorrow. The biggest dog in the neighbourhood was once a puppy. Keep the information/secret to yourself.

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

7. Listen to speeches and messages from great teachers, both religious and educational.

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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11.Stay away from television as much as possible. You can watch educational channels. Men with big TV sit in front of them to watch men with big libraries.

12 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.

13. Always show appreciation for any good deed you received.

14. Always help someone in need.

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

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

17. Create legitimate multiple sources of income.

18. Save at least 10 percent of your income.

19. Invest a portion of your income, and be patient to see it grow. If what you have in your hands is not good to be called a harvest then it’s a seed; sow it.

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

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

22. 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.

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

24. Pray often, and know that for every success, God made it possible.

Wishing you the very best in life. Practice what you just read, and see the difference your life would record in 2 years.

Take Control Of Your Situation

As a human being you possess the inert ability and capability to be in charge of your situation or circumstance.

This is because you have the capacity to control the way you think, you have total control of how you perceive every situation that you are in.

It is either you accept it and make a decision to change it if you are not happy with it or you sit and feel sorry for yourself.

Change Your View

Whenever something happens the way you did not intend it to you feel either disappointed or sad, the disappointment easily turns to anger or you feel defeated and helpless, however that is one’s personal choice.

When something does not work out or something does not happen it does not mean it will never happen, it may mean that you are not ready for it and that you still need to grow and mature as a person.

It is better to always look at things differently, when you miss the bus from work or school always consider what if that bus is going to be involved in an accident, if your friends forget to invite you out for the evening do not sit and feel miserable think of all the things you wanted to do that you never had time for and go do them.

Delay is never denial and defeat is not failure, failure is not getting up to try again.

When things always happen our way it will make us selfish and self-centered, always consider that there is tomorrow and that you can always try again.

Always accept the things you cannot change that will help avoid disappointments, change the things you cannot accept by either working harder or turning to the alternative and always be careful in knowing the difference.

Appreciate the little things in life before you crave for bigger and better that way you know life can be good before all the other big changes and always expect less or nothing to avoid disappointments

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Top Priority Considerations For February 2016

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1. ON EARNING:

Never depend on a single income. Make investment to

create a second stream.

Multi Millionaires have not less than 7 income streams

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2. ON SPENDING:

If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need.

Say no to Compulsive Buying; create a personal Budget

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3. ON SAVINGS:

Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.

Save!, Save!!, Save!!!

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4. ON TAKING RISK:

Never test the depth of a river with both feet.

And remember to stand at the edge of the river

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5. ON INVESTMENT:

Do not put all your eggs in one basket.

Even so, do not be afraid to invest

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6. ON EXPECTATIONS:

Honesty is a very expensive gift. Do not expect it from cheap people.

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7. Past is a waste paper, present is a newspaper, and future is a question paper. Come out of your past, control the present, and secure the future.

Remember to put God first

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8. When bad things happen in your life, you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you or you can let it strengthen you.

Choose the latter

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9. Our eyes are in the front because it is more important to look ahead than to look backwards.

There is no road to the past

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10. We use pencil when we were young, but now we use pens. Do you know why? Because mistakes in childhood can easily be erased, unlike now.

However, even writings made in pens can be cleaned out

The Difference Between Billionaires And The Rest Of Us

This Steve Jobs quote perfectly sums up the difference between billionaires and the rest of us

Rich people think differently than the average person, and Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, who died with an estimated net worth of $10.2 billion, was no exception.

In a Quora thread answering the question "Do billionaires know something that normal people don't?" Patrick Methieson noted a Jobs quote that encapsulates the "billionaire mentality":

"Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you and you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use."

It's something that all wealthy people tend to internalize, explained Methieson, a venture investor who has worked with billionaires: "Billionaires realize that the world is pliable. With enough pressure applied to an endeavor, sufficiently resourceful people really can change the world. Contrast that with the rest of us who are more likely to assume the state of the world as static, or given."

Self-made millionaire Steve Siebold, who interviewed over 1,200 of the world's wealthiest people before writing "How Rich People Think," echoes this belief.

Rich people have an action mentality and are problem solvers. "While the masses are waiting to pick the right numbers and praying for prosperity, the great ones are solving problems," he writes.

This doesn't mean they're smarter than the average person, as Jobs noted. "They are just more strategic," Siebold explains. "When the rich need money, they don't wonder if it's possible, they simply begin creating new ideas that solve problems."

And "the bigger the problem you solve, the more money you make," he says.

At the end of the day, getting rich is an inside job. "Let’s set the record straight once and for all: Anyone can become wealthy," Siebold writes. "It has nothing to do with your education or where you come from. It's not what you do that guarantees wealth, it's what you are."

Source:     Between Billionaires And Us

This Is Your Life

Do what you LOVE and do it often

If you don't like something, CHANGE it

If you don't like your job, stop complaining,- QUIT it

If you don't have enough time, stop watching TV

If you are looking for the love of your life, STOP

They will be waiting for you when you start DOING the things you love

Stop over-analyzing, all EMOTIONS are beautiful

When you eat, appreciate every last BITE

Life is SIMPLE

Open your MIND, arms and heart to NEW THINGS and people

We are united in our differences

Ask the next person you see what their PASSION is

And share your inspiring dream with them

Travel OFTEN, getting lost will help you to find yourself

Some OPPORTUNITIES only come ONCE, seize them

Life is about the people you meet and the things you CREATE with them

So go out and start CREATING

Life is SHORT

Live Your DREAM

And wear your PASSION

1 Day To End Of Year

School of Life piece of advise:

" Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people."

If you are going to make any headway anywhere that work is to be done, then you simply have to learn how to relate with other persons. That is key to success.

Life Secret and Tip: 

 " Learn to use and trust your subconscious/intuition.

When you spend time in silence everyday, listen not for words but for a feeling that tells you to do something. Do not mistake your own reasoning and thoughts for those of your subconscious. If you can track where the thought came from, (this thought led to that thought which led to this thought, etc.) then it was not from your subconscious. Learning to accurately discern between the two will allow you to tap into knowledge that you don’t consciously have."

Motivational Quote on Success

"Moderation is the feebleness and sloth of the soul, whereas ambition is the warmth and activity of it". – Francois de la Rochefoucauld

Key Point of Life

Spend some time alone to think what you can give to this world.

BE WISE!

Psychological Life Hack

Stand up straight, have warm hands and always keep eye contact.

• Keep a straight posture and walk like a born leader. This sub-communicates confidence and others will respect you automatically.

• Keep your hands out of your pockets. If you don’t know what to do with them, it is better to fold your arms rather than keep them inside your pockets.

• Keep your hands warm. If you have a warm hand when you shake somebody’s hand, you immediately become a more desirable person to get along with. Secret Tip – wash your hands with warm water often to

keep them warm or take cold showers.

• You have heard this a thousand times. Here is the 1001st. – never lose eye contact! Losing eye contact is like losing your confidence. One cool trick when first meeting someone is to focus on their eye color and smile at the same time. The eyes are the gateway to the soul, and taking the extra second to gaze shows you are confident and present.

(Be sure to move your eyes away periodically, a constant stare will creep people out.)

2 Days To End Of Year

School of Life piece of advise:

"Wave at the children on a school bus."

Help them to express their joy and happiness of going to School

Life Secret and Tip: 

 " Read “New Pyscho-Cybernetics” by Dr. Maxwell Maltz.

This book will explain why the content of your thoughts has such a profound effect on your life through religious, philosophical and scientific arguments. A must read for completely understand who this life thing works."

Motivational Quote on Success

" "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." – Thomas Carlyle

Key Point of Life

Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice

Psychological Life Hack

When someone insults you, either ignore him or mock him. 

Never lose temper.

Always control the frame.

Haters are everywhere. The more you feed them with hate, the stronger they become.

Never lose your temper. This is a great example of how to deal with a hater. Enjoy!

3 Days To End Of Year

School of Life piece of advise:

" Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home."

Expression of gratitude is one habit that takes a man out of poverty

Life Secret and Tip: 

 " Keep a journal/diary.

It sounds like a very monotonous habit at first, but when you get into it, that little book will become a great way to organize your thoughts and track your growth over the years. Most of us already stay awake in bed at night pondering the events of the day anyways so why not document those thoughts in an organized fashion? That will allow you to look back and observe how your way of thinking has changed over time."

Motivational Quote on Success

" Intelligence without ambition is like a bird without wings" – Salvador Dali

Key Point of Life

When you realize you've made a mistake, take

immediate steps to correct it.

Psychological Life Hack

Want to build rapport and gain respect? Match body language.

This is quite a common topic among body language experts and works well if you want to gain respect from a person that has high value.

Example:

You are in a social situation where a person has higher value among others within the group.

He is the center of attention and he totally enjoys it. How do you match his value? By befriending him!

If you want his respect and attention the best thing to do when you approach him is to match his body language and speaking patterns.

 If he has open body language and he talks with excitement and joy, don’t go there with crossed arms and with an attitude of negating his words.

Approach him with the same amount of excitement and show openness and interest.

4 Days To End Of Year

School of Life piece of advise:

" Count your blessings."

Name them one by one and you would just be surprised at the possessions you possess which no other person has.

Life Secret and Tip: 

 " Don’t burn bridges.

By that I mean maintain your relationships with people even if you think you are never going to see them again. For example, if you are quitting your job, don’t chew out your boss before leaving! You might run into him/her again later and life and wish you had never severed ties so harshly. You never know when you might need the help of someone you knew in the past. Plus there is already too much hatred in this world, why add more towards the people you interact with?"

Motivational Quote on Success

"Aim for the moon, even if you miss you will land among the stars and be showered with the star dust"

Key Point of Life

Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

Psychological Life Hack

Whenever you call a person you want to meet, show excitement!

Always have this in mind. Excitement is contagious. Why do you think the music video from Pharrell Williams – “Happy” got so many views and so many people were talking about it?

People love excitement! It is like an escape from their boring lives. Never forget that.

(You can mirror this and show disappointment if somebody let’s you down, making them painfully aware of their hurtful actions.)

5 Days To End Of Year

School of Life piece of advise:

" Marry only for love."

If you marry for money, it certainly would take care of most of your headaches but not your heartaches but if you marry for love, it will surely take care of your heartaches which will mitigate most of your headaches

Life Secret and Tip: 

 "Choose your friends wisely.

You are affected far more than you think by the people you spend your time with. Do your friends share your values? Do they encourage you when you speak of your goals and dreams or do they scoff? Make sure the people around you are conducive to the lifestyle you want to lead or you will find yourself being dragged again and again into behavior that distances you from your desires. Friends with a habit of producing negative thoughts will especially hinder you. This can be a hard task to follow through with if you realize you good friend is one of these saboteurs, but you must be firm! Don’t let anyone get in the way of you being all that you can be."

Motivational Quote on Success

"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead". – Louisa Marie Alcott

Key Point of Life

Remember the three R's: Respect for self;

Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your

actions.

Psychological Life Hack

Want to find out which people are close to each other within a group and who is perceived as the leader?

Pay attention to who is looking at each other when everyone in the group laughs at a joke.

People instinctively look at and agree with the person they feel closest to within the group.

6 Days To End Of Year

School of Life piece of advise:

" Become someone's hero."

Give someone - just one person a reason to trust you blindly and you would be a Hero

Life Secret and Tip:   

" Do what you love.

There is a huge difference between making a life and making a living; which one are you making right now? So many spend their entire lives trying to make as much money as possible so that they can afford to do what they really want later. It makes no sense to settle in life until you’re 65 so that you can retire and do what you want when you’re already WAY past your prime. We only live life once so why wouldn’t you want to spend it pursuing your bliss? To do anything else would be a tragic waste of the freedom you are allowed if you are reading this right now. Follow your bliss and you will be a thousand times more happy than your retirement date and 40+ years younger. But first you need to figure out what you love to do…

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Motivational Quote on Success

"Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is." – Mary Anner Radmacher

Key Point of Life

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

Psychological Life Hack

A clean and organized environment affects your mood, productivity, and others perception of who you are.

How many times have you waken up without any motivation at all?

How many times have you started working on something without being able to get focused and inspired?

Next time this happens, take a look around you.

Is your environment clean and well-organized?

If not, take some minutes to clean it up and put everything into place.

You will feel refreshed and reborn and productivity will spark immediately.

But not only that, you will come across as caring and punctual, two highly esteemed traits.

Why do think most of the big companies pay so much attention to creating the best working environment for their employees?

They know what makes them happy and how it affects their productivity.