Image by: PDPics By James Reubin “Why do I have to keep on doing things that are not good for me? Why do I have to make others happy at my own expense?” These were the questions that I asked myself when my mother obligated me to help my 30-year old sister raise her child….
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Success & Sacrifice Go Hand In Hand, Learn How to Create a Balance Between Both & Achieve Your Goals
Image by: Michael Pardo By Dave Andrews My friend Brandon is successful, good-looking and has an above-average IQ level. However, there is something about him that seems to drive women away. Let’s just say that Brandon is a beauty prince. He is fussier than any woman I know when it comes to grooming himself. His…
If You Need Some Reassurance that You’re On the Right Path, Here’s 4 Signs Success Is In Your Blood
Image by: sasint By Alvin Martin While some millionaires are born with a silver spoon in their mouths, some are self-made. I believe that the latter are the ones that really get the most respect. Well, unfortunately, I am not a millionaire myself but I am happy that I have some few friends whose rags…
Guys, Start Saying “NO” More Often & Start Getting the Power You Want Over Every Part Of Your Life
Image by: TheUjulala By Ronnie Toofan My friend Dane used to be a very nice guy, and when I say nice I mean he would always try to please people. He’d never really say NO to anyone and would always help others even if it was inconvenient for him. So, when he got promoted from…
Here’s Why When Figuring Out the Cost Of Success, Your Ability to Stay Motivated Is Your Most Important Asset
Image by: Unsplash By Alvin Martin One of the harsh truths I’ve learned is that the best things in life are not free. Everything comes with a price. It may not be in the form of money, but it always demands specific actions, changes of attitude, and great sacrifices. Unfortunately there’s no shortcuts, no workarounds,…
When It’s Time to Make A Change In Your Life, Try a Few Of These Bold Moves to Get You Started
Image by: stokpic By Ronnie Toofan There’s usually something that triggers us to make drastic decisions in our lives resulting in a ripple effect of change. In my cousin Troy’s case, it was his father. My Uncle Jimmy died 7 years ago from complications of ulcerative colitis. His family blamed it on his bad diet…
Here’s How You Can Start Being More Productive Everyday & Learn to Focus On What Really Matters
Image by: VISLOQ By James Reubin My friend Donald was a graduate of, coincidentally enough, Hotel and Restaurant Management. It was always his dream to open a small bar and grill. However, due to financial constraints and obligations, he had to set it aside and work on something that paid well instead. After 2 years…
Achieve What You’ve Always Wanted & Don’t Ignore These 4 Signs You’re Ready to Become Who You Really Are
Image by: Splitshire By James Reubin Are there things that are holding you back from making certain changes in your life or stopping you from being true to yourself? Are you scared to leave your comfort zone, take risks, and pursue your real calling? I don’t think I could ever forget that time in my…
This Is How to Protect Yourself & Carry On When You Feel Like Life Is Trying to Break You Down
Image by: BrookLorin By Alvin Martin When I was younger, I used to think that being known as a notorious player was cool. I would pick random girls in the club almost every weekend and hook up without commitment. However, things changed when Zara came into my life. She’s beautiful, independent and smart. I easily…
Avoid Unconsciously Sabotaging Your Happiness & Learn What 4 Common Mistakes to Stop Making Right Now
Image by: blueMix By Dave Andrews My friend Rodney has problems saying NO. He likes pleasing people and truly hates disappointing them; so much so that it’s a fault of his. He is also very generous in lending money to his friends and relatives to the point of not thinking about his own needs. Last…
Start Setting Up Your Future Self With These Life Lessons You Can Put Into Play Right Now
Image by: Huskyherz By Alvin Martin Sometimes life lessons often have to be learned the hard way. After I graduated from college, I was so excited to earn my own money and buy whatever I wanted. It’s not that I was deprived by my parents of material things. For me, it was about the freedom…
It’s Good to Be the King, Here’s 4 Ways to Become the Master & Creator Of Your Own Destiny
Image by: MikeBird By Ronnie Toofan The other day while I was trying to push myself do some advance work, my mind was telling me to check my FB and see who might have messaged me, and my body was convincing me to just relax and watch my favorite TV series. It was crazy, I…
Unleash the Super Hero Inside By Using These 4 Ways to Boost Your Mental Powers & Discover New Strengths
Image by: Keoni Cabral By Alvin Martin I like being straight-forward. Whenever I’m uncomfortable or offended by something, I don’t have a problem telling my friends about it. I think it’s like my defense mechanism too, to protect myself from abusive people or from those who want to take advantage of me. Yesterday, however, I…
First Define What Success Is, Then Learn These 4 Ways to Start Better Positioning Yourself For It
Image by: 422737 By Ronnie Toofan How do you define success? Is it the fulfillment of your desires or the number of accomplishments you have in your life? Is it about being content with your life without having any plans to further your career? Or is it about having more money over quality time with…
Feeling Broken Inside? Learn to Rebuild Yourself the Right Way & Create Happiness that Will Last
Image by: kira_fotografie By Ronnie Toofan Last weekend, my wife and I got glued to this TV series called Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. It’s basically about a woman who has an above average IQ, but keeps making really crazy choices in her life. She’s so broken inside that she even takes advice from a butter commercial. I…
This Is How to Become a Magnet & Start Attracting the Right Things that You Want In Your Life
Image by: Republica By Ronnie Toofan Before my girlfriend moved in with me, I had to do a huge general cleaning of my apartment. Man, it took me a couple of weeks to clean everything: my closet was a mess, had to make my bathroom tiles shine and the tub needed work too, then there…
Feeling Defeated? Here’s How to Focus On Fixing Your Problems Instead Of Running Away From Them
Image by: Unsplash By Ronnie Toofan My cousin Lawrence used to work as a bank fraud specialist. Though he was earning good money, he was very bad in handling his finances. Whenever his company would offer loan opportunities, he would take advantage of them even though he didn’t really need the money. He also had…
Learn 4 Ways to Clarify Your Thinking From the Current Mindset that Is Blinding You From Making Good Choices
Image by: qimono By Ronnie Toofan My friend Henry can make really mouth-watering tacos. So, for almost a year, I never got tired of encouraging him to open up his own taco place in his area. However, when he talked to his wife about it, she rejected the idea thinking that nobody in their neighborhood…
Want to Experience the World From Multiple Perspectives? Learn to Open Your Mind & See Life Without Boundaries
Image by: andrew_t8 By Anthony Juan A couple of years ago, while my cousin Mike was still in the 9-5 hustle, he thought of selling electronic cigarettes, vaporizers and e-liquid to his colleagues to earn extra income. However, he didn’t have enough cash to start the business so he asked his best friend, Ross, to…
Here’s the 4 Best Things that Could Happen When You Finally Stop Resisting the Changes In Your Life
Image by: Unsplash By Ronnie Toofan Last night, I was watching an episode of The Flash. Just in case you’re not familiar with this TV series, it’s about a guy named Barry Allen who became a superhero and has supersonic speed. And because of his power to move really, really fast, he can break the…
Feeling Empty Lately? Here Are 4 Powerful Antidotes to Help Motivate You & Bring Some Joy Back Into Your Life
Image by: Unsplash By Ronnie Toofan Sadness may just be a state of mind, but it sure does takes a lot of mental work and energy to get out of it. But sometimes, no matter how hard you try to condition yourself to stay away from bad feelings and loneliness, you just can’t find enough…
Sometimes You Just Have to Reboot, Here’s Exactly What to Expect If You’re Serious About Starting Fresh
Image by: PublicDomainPictures By Ronnie Toofan While I was in the middle of writing an article the other day, my computer just froze. I wasn’t sure if it was because of the numerous tabs that I had open at the time or perhaps it was because of the TV show that I was trying to…
Disasters Are Inevitable, So Make Sure You Can Answer These Questions to Save Yourself From Life’s Setbacks
Image by: dimitriwittmann By Alvin Martin There was a point in my life when I felt very disappointed with myself. The way I saw it, everyone I knew, my former classmates, colleagues and friends, were doing great in their life. Some of them were happily married, others had high-paying jobs, while the rest got to…
Do You Feel Like Your Life Is Out Of Order? Try Some Of These DIY Simple Fixes to Get It Back In Sync
Image by: Unsplash By Ronnie Toofan Last month, I failed to meet a deadline in one of the research papers I’ve been assigned to work on. As a consequence, I lost my performance bonus for that particular project. A week before that, I forgot to attend my friend Randy’s engagement party. Because of that, he…
