The world works by principles. One of such profound principles is the law of sowing and reaping. Seed time and harvest. Action and reaction. Cause and effect. Effort and results. Whatever name you call it, the basic principle remains the same. Contrary to popular opinion, success, to a reasonable extent, is predictable. For instance, to Read more about The P-Word[…]
A thought crossed my mind as I walked gracefully through the Huntsville airport wearing a winter jacket. The thought wasn’t that I looked good, which I did – virtually dazzling, as I glided to my gate, captivating the ladies in the process. But no; it wasn’t that thought. This was the thought that hit me: Read more about Winter Jacket[…]
The possession of “vision’ is a key factor that separates the people who accomplish great things from those who don’t. If we define “greatness” as influence and accomplishments, then, regardless of age, everyone who aspires to be great must possess vision. The subject of vision has very little to do with eye sight, and everything Read more about Beyond 2020 Vision[…]
“I’m not good enough”, “I don’t think I can”, “But they’re better than me”, “I probably shouldn’t”. Do any of these phrases sound familiar to you? Have you at any point in your life convinced yourself that you are not capable of pursuing certain things? Self Doubt is the first step to missing opportunities that Read more about Get Out of Your Own Way![…]
“He just got a Lamborghini. He’s only 21.” “That girl walks around like a model and all the guys like her. she’s so cool!” We all know that guy, we all know that girl. There’s always someone who seems to have it all together – someone who we look up to, and want to be Read more about The Secret to Happiness[…]
My first day of college was quite interesting. I had just moved all the way from Nigeria to the United States the previous week and was still settling in, trying to get accustomed to the different lifestyle and culture. I knew nothing about America, except for things people had told me and what I had Read more about Fitting In[…]
Ever met someone for the first time and walked away thinking, “I don’t know why, but I like that guy”? Intelligent people pride themselves in their ability to think and make decisions logically. However, the truth remains that we make a majority of our decisions emotionally – especially when it comes to the people we Read more about How to Become “Likeable”[…]
Whoever controls our time controls our life. Since we spend a good amount of time with the people we consider to be friends, it makes sense that we should be deliberate in the process of choosing them. I’ve found that the more mature we get, the greater the clarity we have in the qualities we Read more about Choosing the Right Friends[…]
“What you sow is what you reap.” As kids, these were words adults drummed rhythmically into our ears by caring adults. They are words of wisdom; a constant reminder that life is guided by laws and principles. Realizing the “law abiding” nature of life itself makes it easier for us to weigh the outcomes we Read more about Seeds of Life[…]
The ancient Greek aphorism, “Know Thyself” holds so much truth. To do anything of worth, we must know ourselves beyond the opinion of others. For some reason, people feel the need to attack good things. These attacks seem cynical until we learn that it’s just the way life is set up. Good things must tested Read more about Know Thyself[…]