Making it plain Research has shown that people who have a clear sense of purpose for their lives age better, generally live longer and are happier. Your purpose is actually the reason for your existence, the answer to the question “WHY AM I HERE?”. It’s one of the greatest discoveries you can make in life,…
Making every moment the moment I like the story of two salesmen who went to a village to sell shoes. In the story, the first salesman got to the village and found out that nobody wore shoes. He said to himself, “these people don’t wear shoes, there are no sales prospects for me here.” He…
The compass was invented more than 2,000 years ago by the Chinese and has developed to become an indispensable tool for navigation. Before its invention, navigation was simply based on some inaccurate estimations using the motion of the stars, the weather or the sighting of some wild birds which helped sailors ascertain the distance to…
How to work and win together John C. Maxwell once said that “teamwork makes the dream work”. This statement is absolutely true about life. No dream, aspiration or goal can become a reality in its full sense without the concerted effort of a team of committed individuals. Simply put, a team can be a unit…
Getting the desired outcomes you want out of life. According to Sir Isaac Newton’s Third Law of Motion, “When one body exerts a force on a second body, the second body simultaneously exerts a force equal in magnitude and opposite in direction on the first body.” In simple terms, this Law of Physics has become…
In a team, there are roles and responsibilities. For any team to function effectively, the individual is key and must embrace its tasks as a critical component. I am a football fan. I love football a lot and I understand from the game that for your team to do well, the first eleven and even…
I have discovered that most times, people’s ability to do what they ought to do when it has to be done regardless of how they feel is what separates successful individuals from others. To succeed in life, we must curb our natural instincts from time to time and discipline ourselves to do the right things.…
Giving your life clear direction The Cambridge Dictionary defines vision as an “idea or mental image of something.” It’s like having a glimpse of what is desired. In 1950, Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup and had planned a big celebration to commemorate winning the trophy. Unfortunately, it did not happen. Uruguay won 2-1 at The Maracanã and broke the hearts…
Winston Churchill once said; “If you take responsibility for yourself, you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.“ I think that’s so true. In your quest to become better, it is necessary to regularly review your progress as you drive towards the achievement of your goals and dreams. Though you may miss a few…
Have you wondered why sometimes, your efforts appear not to be yielding the desired outcomes? Don’t worry; you are not alone. However, this does not mean you should just throw your hands up in the air in despair or be resigned to your circumstances. The real question is: What are you going to do about…