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[…]
You’ve probably heard what happens when crabs are put in a bucket. This concept has been given several names:“Crab Mentality”, “Crab Technology”, or the most creative name of all “Crabs in a bucket”. Either way, the point is: none of the crabs in the bucket is able to escape as they hold each other down. Read more about Turn Up for Crabs[…]
Being in a position of leadership creates an aura of power around you. More often than not, this means that the people you’re leading will tend to act a certain way when in your presence. To be an effective leader therefore, you have a responsibility to be intentional about assuming a posture of humility. One Read more about Pass it On…[…]
Remember Rudolph – the red-nosed reindeer? He had a red nose which glowed and showed the other reindeers the way to go. If you’re familiar with the Christmas song, you’d know the verse that reads, “All of the other reindeers Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any Read more about Reindeer Games: The Misfit[…]
Here’s an interesting fact about honey bees: they die after they sting. They die because when they sting, they can’t pull the barbed stinger back out. So they leave behind not only the stinger, but also part of their abdomen and digestive tract, plus muscles and nerves. In a nutshell, if I were a honey Read more about Sting Like a Bee[…]
Picture this: you and your sweetheart are taking a jolly stroll down the street, and a ferocious dog breaks lose of the owner’s leash and starts charging towards you – barking, drooling and everything. What would you do in that moment? If your response is not that you’d quickly abandon your “sweetheart” and jump over Read more about The Third Alternative: Fight, Flight or…[…]
Friend-making is a vital part of every young person’s social development. As a growing youth with a long exciting journey ahead, you’re bound to meet new people, some of whom will make their way into your social circle. These folks, for a considerable period of your life, would constitute your social environment– with influence similar Read more about The Force of the Right Company[…]
Generally, when two people have rapport, the less informed party asks questions of the more informed one. However, great leaders have learned that they don’t have to be experts on every subject matter. They just have to surround themselves with the people who are experts and ask them tons of questions! Leaders ask intelligent questions Read more about Questions…[…]
Autumn leaves are pretty. They create “picture perfect” sceneries. Unfortunately, we humans are not like leaves during transitions. We are generally not pretty. For most of us, transitions are rather chaotic and filled with uncertainties. Here are 3 thoughts on how to navigate these uncertain periods: 1 . Admit that transitions are hard: doing this liberates Read more about Navigating Transitions[…]
It is so #lit, I think, to belong to a squad as a teenager. For real it is #turnt and nothing beats this. You feel loved and you are given the opportunity to love back. This kinda love gives you confidence and a great feeling every time you remember you’ve got a #fam that will Read more about Squad Goals[…]