𝟏𝟎 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 '𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐜' 𝐁𝐲 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲
1. Today, make sure you take a walk. And in the future, when you get stressed or overwhelmed, take a walk. Take a walk when you have a tough problem to solve or a decision to make. When you want to be creative, take a walk. When you need to get some air, take a walk. When you have a phone call to make, take a walk. When you need some exercise, take a long walk. Take a walk together when you have a meeting or a friend over. Nourish yourself and your mind and solve your problems along the way.
2. Failure is a part of life we have little choice over. Learning from failure, on the other hand, is optional. We have to choose to learn.
3. The next time you face a political dispute or a personal disagreement, ask yourself: Is there any reason to fight about this? Is arguing going to help solve anything? Would an educated or wise person really be as quarrelsome as you might initially be inclined to be?
4. How you handle even minor adversity might seem like nothing, but, in fact, it reveals everything.
5. No need to be too hard on yourself. Hold yourself to a higher standard but not an impossible one. And forgive yourself if and when you slip up.
6. “It is possible to curb your arrogance, to overcome pleasure and pain, to rise above your ambition, and to not be angry with stupid and ungrateful people—yes, even to care for them.” —MARCUS AURELIUS
7. Do your job today. Whatever happens, whatever other people’s jobs happen to
be, do yours. Be good.
8. Why do we read? We’re not trying to ace tests or impress teachers. We are reading and studying to live and be good human beings—always and forever.
9. “In your actions, don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, don’t confuse. In your thoughts, don’t wander. In your soul, don’t be passive or aggressive. In your life, don’t be all about business.” —MARCUS AURELIUS
10. Great teachers are usually hardest on their most promising students. When teachers see potential, they want it to be fully realized. But great teachers also know that natural ability and quick comprehension can be quite dangerous to the student if left alone. An early promise can lead to overconfidence and create bad habits. Those who pick things up quickly are notorious for skipping the basic lessons and ignoring the fundamentals.
Don’t get carried away. Take it slow. Train with humility.
Books✅ Knowledge ✅ Growth.
1. Today, make sure you take a walk. And in the future, when you get stressed or overwhelmed, take a walk. Take a walk when you have a tough problem to solve or a decision to make. When you want to be creative, take a walk. When you need to get some air, take a walk. When you have a phone call to make, take a walk. When you need some exercise, take a long walk. Take a walk together when you have a meeting or a friend over. Nourish yourself and your mind and solve your problems along the way.
2. Failure is a part of life we have little choice over. Learning from failure, on the other hand, is optional. We have to choose to learn.
3. The next time you face a political dispute or a personal disagreement, ask yourself: Is there any reason to fight about this? Is arguing going to help solve anything? Would an educated or wise person really be as quarrelsome as you might initially be inclined to be?
4. How you handle even minor adversity might seem like nothing, but, in fact, it reveals everything.
5. No need to be too hard on yourself. Hold yourself to a higher standard but not an impossible one. And forgive yourself if and when you slip up.
6. “It is possible to curb your arrogance, to overcome pleasure and pain, to rise above your ambition, and to not be angry with stupid and ungrateful people—yes, even to care for them.” —MARCUS AURELIUS
7. Do your job today. Whatever happens, whatever other people’s jobs happen to
be, do yours. Be good.
8. Why do we read? We’re not trying to ace tests or impress teachers. We are reading and studying to live and be good human beings—always and forever.
9. “In your actions, don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, don’t confuse. In your thoughts, don’t wander. In your soul, don’t be passive or aggressive. In your life, don’t be all about business.” —MARCUS AURELIUS
10. Great teachers are usually hardest on their most promising students. When teachers see potential, they want it to be fully realized. But great teachers also know that natural ability and quick comprehension can be quite dangerous to the student if left alone. An early promise can lead to overconfidence and create bad habits. Those who pick things up quickly are notorious for skipping the basic lessons and ignoring the fundamentals.
Don’t get carried away. Take it slow. Train with humility.
Books✅ Knowledge ✅ Growth.
How to Embrace and Just Be Yourself.
Fears, doubts and insecurities are all around us, outside and inside of us. Sometimes it may even seem easier to "just want to be someone else" as we wrap ourselves up in these negative feelings.
The grass may appear much greener on the other side based on our perceptions and ideas. Which may or may not be slanted in the right direction, based on the past or current experiences we have had. The reality is often the exact opposite and others are more afraid than we are.
What if the person you think has everything going for them looks in the mirror and hates the way they smile, or how large they think their eyes are? What if everyone else in their family has brown eyes and they are made to feel out of place for having blue ones?
If the messages they have heard from family, friends or loved ones has always been negative regarding a certain characteristic or feature, their self-esteem will have taken solid hits from that.
It's comical how others are envied for superficial beauty, wealth or relationships that people would fight to trade places with them because many of them are looking at us and thinking the same thing.
You appear as the smartest person around and they wish they had the same people or conversation skills that you do. That feeling of quiet desperation to "be someone else" results in the lack of confidence, low self-esteem and any hope that we can ever improve our situations in life.
This is a perception and not your reality. Rather than spend your life wringing your hands about who you can't be, or what you don't have in it, concentrate on finding out how to make things better for yourself.
Ask questions and find solutions to how to be a better person and to accept yourself for who you are. You can always learn new skills, ask trusted friends or advisers for areas they think you could improve in and how.
Just because that's the way "you have always been" doesn't mean that's the way you must always remain. Taking steps to self-improvement can open up new doors of experiences and opportunities for you. Then you can, in turn, inspire and motivate others.
Get rid of the regrets in your conversations with yourself and focus on being a first-class citizen in your own mind. Accept yourself for who you are, improve what and where you can and stop constantly comparing yourself to others.
All of us will always be insecure at times but that doesn't have to be a life sentence for being unhappy. Loving ourselves no matter what begins with the act of self-acceptance. Once we achieve that, contentment will follow.
Fears, doubts and insecurities are all around us, outside and inside of us. Sometimes it may even seem easier to "just want to be someone else" as we wrap ourselves up in these negative feelings.
The grass may appear much greener on the other side based on our perceptions and ideas. Which may or may not be slanted in the right direction, based on the past or current experiences we have had. The reality is often the exact opposite and others are more afraid than we are.
What if the person you think has everything going for them looks in the mirror and hates the way they smile, or how large they think their eyes are? What if everyone else in their family has brown eyes and they are made to feel out of place for having blue ones?
If the messages they have heard from family, friends or loved ones has always been negative regarding a certain characteristic or feature, their self-esteem will have taken solid hits from that.
It's comical how others are envied for superficial beauty, wealth or relationships that people would fight to trade places with them because many of them are looking at us and thinking the same thing.
You appear as the smartest person around and they wish they had the same people or conversation skills that you do. That feeling of quiet desperation to "be someone else" results in the lack of confidence, low self-esteem and any hope that we can ever improve our situations in life.
This is a perception and not your reality. Rather than spend your life wringing your hands about who you can't be, or what you don't have in it, concentrate on finding out how to make things better for yourself.
Ask questions and find solutions to how to be a better person and to accept yourself for who you are. You can always learn new skills, ask trusted friends or advisers for areas they think you could improve in and how.
Just because that's the way "you have always been" doesn't mean that's the way you must always remain. Taking steps to self-improvement can open up new doors of experiences and opportunities for you. Then you can, in turn, inspire and motivate others.
Get rid of the regrets in your conversations with yourself and focus on being a first-class citizen in your own mind. Accept yourself for who you are, improve what and where you can and stop constantly comparing yourself to others.
All of us will always be insecure at times but that doesn't have to be a life sentence for being unhappy. Loving ourselves no matter what begins with the act of self-acceptance. Once we achieve that, contentment will follow.
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Night Driving TIPS You Need to Know
1. Clean Your Windshield
Dust that you might not notice during the day can build up on the inside and outside too, so it’s important to clean your windshield both inside and out.
2. Check Your Lights
Are your headlight and taillights in good working order? Are they aimed properly? What about your turn signals? This is to ensure good visibility.
3. Don’t Look Into the Light
Try not to look directly into the lights of oncoming traffic, it's blinding and you can crash into an oncoming car.
4. Increase following Distance and Reduce Speed
If you can’t stop within the illuminated area you’re too close!
5. Be Seen on the Side
If you need to pull over, be sure you’re easily seen by other drivers. Carry reflective triangles, turn on your hazard lights.
6. Don’t be Distracted
Whether you’re texting, fiddling with the radio Taking your attention off the road is dangerous.
7. Watch for Pedestrians
Always take extra time to watch for pedestrians and cyclists, crossing the roads, walking by the side of the road, hawkers etc.
8. Don’t Drink and Drive
Don’t put yourself or others at risk by driving under the influence. This is very important as this is the main cause of road accidents.
Use defensive driving techniques.
1. Clean Your Windshield
Dust that you might not notice during the day can build up on the inside and outside too, so it’s important to clean your windshield both inside and out.
2. Check Your Lights
Are your headlight and taillights in good working order? Are they aimed properly? What about your turn signals? This is to ensure good visibility.
3. Don’t Look Into the Light
Try not to look directly into the lights of oncoming traffic, it's blinding and you can crash into an oncoming car.
4. Increase following Distance and Reduce Speed
If you can’t stop within the illuminated area you’re too close!
5. Be Seen on the Side
If you need to pull over, be sure you’re easily seen by other drivers. Carry reflective triangles, turn on your hazard lights.
6. Don’t be Distracted
Whether you’re texting, fiddling with the radio Taking your attention off the road is dangerous.
7. Watch for Pedestrians
Always take extra time to watch for pedestrians and cyclists, crossing the roads, walking by the side of the road, hawkers etc.
8. Don’t Drink and Drive
Don’t put yourself or others at risk by driving under the influence. This is very important as this is the main cause of road accidents.
Use defensive driving techniques.
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If you are in your 20’s, these 12 habits will help you build a remarkable life:
1. Go for knowledge. Read books. A sound and intelligent mind is your greatest asset.
2. Invest in financial literacy.
3. Set clear goals in writing. There is no success without goals.
4. Start investing in things that bring passive income.
5. Be futuristic in your thinking. Value long term rewards and sustainability over instant gratification. Be willing to start small and grow big.
6. Learn new skills. Add branding, sales and marketing to whatever skill you learn. These are relevant in every field.
7. Don’t abuse your health. Eat right, get adequate sleep and exercise.
8. Stay away from hard drugs, smoking and alcohol.
9. Study habits of highly influential and successful people.
10. Build and maintain valuable relationships. Your greatest joys will come from your relationships.
11. Kill procrastination
12. Stay humble
In all these, have faith in God and do not give up in the face of challenges.
Someone once said that where you seat in your old age depends on where you stood in your youth.
Stand on firm principles of character and discipline as a youth and you’ll reserve a seat for yourself at the tables of greatness in the years to come
1. Go for knowledge. Read books. A sound and intelligent mind is your greatest asset.
2. Invest in financial literacy.
3. Set clear goals in writing. There is no success without goals.
4. Start investing in things that bring passive income.
5. Be futuristic in your thinking. Value long term rewards and sustainability over instant gratification. Be willing to start small and grow big.
6. Learn new skills. Add branding, sales and marketing to whatever skill you learn. These are relevant in every field.
7. Don’t abuse your health. Eat right, get adequate sleep and exercise.
8. Stay away from hard drugs, smoking and alcohol.
9. Study habits of highly influential and successful people.
10. Build and maintain valuable relationships. Your greatest joys will come from your relationships.
11. Kill procrastination
12. Stay humble
In all these, have faith in God and do not give up in the face of challenges.
Someone once said that where you seat in your old age depends on where you stood in your youth.
Stand on firm principles of character and discipline as a youth and you’ll reserve a seat for yourself at the tables of greatness in the years to come
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7 Ways To Trade With An Edge:
“If you diversify, control your risk, & go with the trend, it just has to work.” -Larry Hite.
You hear of trading with an edge, but how do you know for sure you have an edge? How do do know that the odds are in your favor, & that the more you trade, the more your account will grow? Are you the casino & not the gambler, or is your winning the result of luck?
1. One edge is in trading entry points in chart patterns that historically play out as a winning trade more times than a losing trade. Even taking entries that play out as bigger winners than losers will give you an edge. The key is to do your homework & know how to manage the trades risk/reward ratio. Each entry from chart patterns is a trade in the path of least resistance. Cups with Handles, candlestick patterns, & triangles are just some patterns.
2. Another edge is in the use of historical price action backtesting. Using software, historical price data, and technical indicators, a trader can see how a system would have done over an extended period of time across multiple markets. Moving averages and breakouts in different time-frames are used to measure the equity curve in a system. This is the realm of the mechanical system trader. Price history gives the edge. Programming knowledge required.
3. Another edge is to trade a method that has been proven historically as a winning one. The method should have rules on what to buy based on fundamental or technical criteria , when to buy, how much to risk per trade, when to exit at a loss or when to exit to lock in profits. One example of such a method is trend following while the method is very robust it’s more of a long-term trading method looking for the huge wins in either direction, up or down.
4. Technical Analysis applied correctly can give a trader an edge. By trading what the chart is saying with support, resistance, trend lines and volume it will give a trader an edge over someone who enters randomly or based on opinions. The core of technical analysis is quantifying risk levels and profit targets.
5. Experienced discretionary traders can be their own edge through intuition which is developed through market experience and exposure to market behavior and what makes and loses money over many years of trading. Successful discretionary traders are like seasoned athletes who began to just know what to do in different circumstances based on past experience and learning through repetitive action. They are also like professional poker players that can instantly size up the odds of their hand and the possible actions of their competitors.
6. An emotional edge can be gained by traders who make buy and sell signals based on systems and methods instead of fear and greed, they can step in and buy in a bear market when a reversal begins with a new trend upwards with out being clouded by fear and they can allow winners to run in a bull market not selling to soon out of fear of giving back profits. Traders not affected by their ego can sell quickly when they are wrong to avoid taking a bigger loss than is necessary. Much of trading is a mind game and do not underestimate the edge of having the discipline to follow your trading plan instead of your own fear and greed over taking you during market hours.
7. Asymmetric risk edge is really THE edge that produces profits in the long term. The only way to make money in the long term is to have all your winners be bigger than all your losers. This can only happen by cutting losers short & letting winners run or having a very big win percentage. A good rule is to only take trades that can profit $300 for every $100 at risk. Only risk $1,000 if you believe you can make $3,000 on a specific trade. Of course a day trader with a 60% win rate may be able to get by with a $200 profit for a $100 risk if they stay disciplined in cutting losses & a trend follower may have amazing returns with a 30% win rate if wins are 5 to 10 times risk.
“If you diversify, control your risk, & go with the trend, it just has to work.” -Larry Hite.
You hear of trading with an edge, but how do you know for sure you have an edge? How do do know that the odds are in your favor, & that the more you trade, the more your account will grow? Are you the casino & not the gambler, or is your winning the result of luck?
1. One edge is in trading entry points in chart patterns that historically play out as a winning trade more times than a losing trade. Even taking entries that play out as bigger winners than losers will give you an edge. The key is to do your homework & know how to manage the trades risk/reward ratio. Each entry from chart patterns is a trade in the path of least resistance. Cups with Handles, candlestick patterns, & triangles are just some patterns.
2. Another edge is in the use of historical price action backtesting. Using software, historical price data, and technical indicators, a trader can see how a system would have done over an extended period of time across multiple markets. Moving averages and breakouts in different time-frames are used to measure the equity curve in a system. This is the realm of the mechanical system trader. Price history gives the edge. Programming knowledge required.
3. Another edge is to trade a method that has been proven historically as a winning one. The method should have rules on what to buy based on fundamental or technical criteria , when to buy, how much to risk per trade, when to exit at a loss or when to exit to lock in profits. One example of such a method is trend following while the method is very robust it’s more of a long-term trading method looking for the huge wins in either direction, up or down.
4. Technical Analysis applied correctly can give a trader an edge. By trading what the chart is saying with support, resistance, trend lines and volume it will give a trader an edge over someone who enters randomly or based on opinions. The core of technical analysis is quantifying risk levels and profit targets.
5. Experienced discretionary traders can be their own edge through intuition which is developed through market experience and exposure to market behavior and what makes and loses money over many years of trading. Successful discretionary traders are like seasoned athletes who began to just know what to do in different circumstances based on past experience and learning through repetitive action. They are also like professional poker players that can instantly size up the odds of their hand and the possible actions of their competitors.
6. An emotional edge can be gained by traders who make buy and sell signals based on systems and methods instead of fear and greed, they can step in and buy in a bear market when a reversal begins with a new trend upwards with out being clouded by fear and they can allow winners to run in a bull market not selling to soon out of fear of giving back profits. Traders not affected by their ego can sell quickly when they are wrong to avoid taking a bigger loss than is necessary. Much of trading is a mind game and do not underestimate the edge of having the discipline to follow your trading plan instead of your own fear and greed over taking you during market hours.
7. Asymmetric risk edge is really THE edge that produces profits in the long term. The only way to make money in the long term is to have all your winners be bigger than all your losers. This can only happen by cutting losers short & letting winners run or having a very big win percentage. A good rule is to only take trades that can profit $300 for every $100 at risk. Only risk $1,000 if you believe you can make $3,000 on a specific trade. Of course a day trader with a 60% win rate may be able to get by with a $200 profit for a $100 risk if they stay disciplined in cutting losses & a trend follower may have amazing returns with a 30% win rate if wins are 5 to 10 times risk.
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5 BODY LANGUAGE HACKS YOU CAN USE TO 10X YOUR CONFIDENCE
1) Eye contact
People who don't make eye contact:
• Look timid
• Look shady
• Look uncomfortable
Don't be that person. Avoid staring people down, but be comfortable holding eye contact while talking.
2) Quit fidgeting
Fidgeting is a subconscious cope to make yourself feel better during uncomfortable time.
Biting nails. Jittering legs.
These all signals you're anxious.
When you catch yourself doing this, take a breath, relax, & stop fidgeting.
3) Smile
As humans, we're hardwired to return smiles.
Don't smile like a creepy serial killer.
But when you enter the room, have a happy and relaxed demeanor.
This will put others at ease and increase liability.
4) Stand up straight
Most people have underdeveloped rear shoulders.
Because of this, they slouch.
Slouching Low-value body language. =
Make it a conscious habit to roll your shoulders back.
5) Fix your voice
How you say something matters 10x more than what you say.
When speaking:
• Don't mumble
• Don't speak fast
• Don't be afraid to pause
• Don't talk from your nose
• Don't say "like" or "um" too much
1) Eye contact
People who don't make eye contact:
• Look timid
• Look shady
• Look uncomfortable
Don't be that person. Avoid staring people down, but be comfortable holding eye contact while talking.
2) Quit fidgeting
Fidgeting is a subconscious cope to make yourself feel better during uncomfortable time.
Biting nails. Jittering legs.
These all signals you're anxious.
When you catch yourself doing this, take a breath, relax, & stop fidgeting.
3) Smile
As humans, we're hardwired to return smiles.
Don't smile like a creepy serial killer.
But when you enter the room, have a happy and relaxed demeanor.
This will put others at ease and increase liability.
4) Stand up straight
Most people have underdeveloped rear shoulders.
Because of this, they slouch.
Slouching Low-value body language. =
Make it a conscious habit to roll your shoulders back.
5) Fix your voice
How you say something matters 10x more than what you say.
When speaking:
• Don't mumble
• Don't speak fast
• Don't be afraid to pause
• Don't talk from your nose
• Don't say "like" or "um" too much
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10 Lessons from the book "55 Questions To Ask Yourself, Across 8 Dimensions For A New You!" by Manoj Chenthamarakshan"
1. To change your life, you have to change yourself.
2. Your beliefs and values shape your actions and decisions.
3. You cannot achieve your goals without a clear plan.
4. Gratitude is the key to happiness.
5. The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.
6. Success is not just about money and status, but also about inner peace and contentment.
7. The way you talk to yourself can either empower or disempower you.
8. To be successful, you have to step out of your comfort zone.
9. Your health is your wealth.
10. Time is the most valuable resource you have, use it wisely.
1. To change your life, you have to change yourself.
2. Your beliefs and values shape your actions and decisions.
3. You cannot achieve your goals without a clear plan.
4. Gratitude is the key to happiness.
5. The quality of your relationships determines the quality of your life.
6. Success is not just about money and status, but also about inner peace and contentment.
7. The way you talk to yourself can either empower or disempower you.
8. To be successful, you have to step out of your comfort zone.
9. Your health is your wealth.
10. Time is the most valuable resource you have, use it wisely.
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Top 100 lesson learned from book". 101 SIMPLE TRUTHS FOR A BETTER LIFE"
1. Be humble, you don't know everything.
2. Lift weights often.
3. Take walks in nature.
4. Seek discomfort often.
5. Think progress, not perfection.
6. Harness your ego
7. Don't sell out for a quick buck.
8. If you can do it now, don't wait until tomorrow.
9. Do deep work daily.
10. Only expend energy on the controllable.
11. Laugh at yourself. Chill.
12. Stop doing things you don't like.
13. “Whenever you are offended, understand that you are complicit in taking offense.” — Epictetus
14. Find a hobby that has no financial goal.
15. Limit your inner circle.
16. Train yourself to view obstacles as opportunities.
17. Don't talk about what you're going to do. Talk about what you did.
18. Read books to learn, not to brag you read books.
19. Do something hard every day.
20. People are not worried about you, they're worried about themself. Take solace in that.
21. Think deeply before making a decision.
22. Get sunlight exposure daily.
23. “Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those who you are capable of improving.”
24. Invest in one piece of art you find beautiful and put it in your home.
25. Get a loving pet and your joy will rise.
26. Set personal deadlines for increased productivity.
27. Brag on others, not on yourself.
28. Go to bed on time.
29. Don't take your phone to bed.
30. “Always say less than necessary.” — Robert Greene
31. Remember "well done" is better than "well said".
32. Realize you can learn from everyone you meet.
33. Don't compare yourself to others.
34. Pray when things are bad, pray when things are good.
35. Value your marriage more than your career.
36. Internalize the truth that hate won't heal you.
37. Read the classics. They're timeless for a reason.
38. Choose to be powerful, not pitiful.
39. Your temper is a liability, not an asset.
40. Self-affirmations are overrated, generate evidence.
41. Pay it forward often.
42. Don't worry about the price of a book, just buy it if you will read it.
43. To see wrong, and do nothing, is wrong.
44. Be a student until the day you die.
45. Work to owe no one anything.
46. Consider the cost before moving forward.
47. Be known as a giver, not a taker.
48. Every time you are blessed, try to be a blessing.
49. Value solitude
50. Lean into challenges.
51. Pursue experiences, not things.
52. Cut toxic people from your life.
53. Visualize success habitually.
54. Stop wasting energy trying to impress people on socials with fakery.
55. Have a good "why" for everything you do. If you don't, stop doing it.
56. Don't try to beat others, beat who you were yesterday.
57. Be strict on you, lenient with others.
58. Become a master of negotiation.
59. Read biographies of the greats that went before you. Study them.
60. Have kids. There is no greater joy.
61. Forgive, even if they don't deserve it. It's not for them, it's for you.
62. Spend time with older people.
63. There is no shortcut. Learn and get to work.
64. Build discipline, don't rely on motivation.
65. Don't shun cliches. Their wisdom is timeless.
66. Read to learn, don't read to read.
67. Read philosophy.
68. Determine your philosophy.
69. Fuel the habit bonfire.
70. Life in the present, forget the past.
71. Walk everyday.
72. Tell the truth all the time.
73. No job is beneath you.
74. Make a habit of hand writing "thank-you" notes.
75. Memento Mori - think about your death. Let it change you positively.
76. Gain wealth for freedom, not status.
77. Always be the hardest workers in the room.
78. Never be the most successful person in the room.
79. Process over destination.
80. Never walk past trash and ignore it.
81. Play chess.
82. Talk to strangers, it will teach you a lot.
83. Don't dogmatize routines.
84. Learn to succeed in subpar conditions.
85. Practice the law of action, not attraction.
86. Fail often, just don't quit.
87. When you fall, get up quickly.
88. Journal
89. Stop watching the news.
1. Be humble, you don't know everything.
2. Lift weights often.
3. Take walks in nature.
4. Seek discomfort often.
5. Think progress, not perfection.
6. Harness your ego
7. Don't sell out for a quick buck.
8. If you can do it now, don't wait until tomorrow.
9. Do deep work daily.
10. Only expend energy on the controllable.
11. Laugh at yourself. Chill.
12. Stop doing things you don't like.
13. “Whenever you are offended, understand that you are complicit in taking offense.” — Epictetus
14. Find a hobby that has no financial goal.
15. Limit your inner circle.
16. Train yourself to view obstacles as opportunities.
17. Don't talk about what you're going to do. Talk about what you did.
18. Read books to learn, not to brag you read books.
19. Do something hard every day.
20. People are not worried about you, they're worried about themself. Take solace in that.
21. Think deeply before making a decision.
22. Get sunlight exposure daily.
23. “Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those who you are capable of improving.”
24. Invest in one piece of art you find beautiful and put it in your home.
25. Get a loving pet and your joy will rise.
26. Set personal deadlines for increased productivity.
27. Brag on others, not on yourself.
28. Go to bed on time.
29. Don't take your phone to bed.
30. “Always say less than necessary.” — Robert Greene
31. Remember "well done" is better than "well said".
32. Realize you can learn from everyone you meet.
33. Don't compare yourself to others.
34. Pray when things are bad, pray when things are good.
35. Value your marriage more than your career.
36. Internalize the truth that hate won't heal you.
37. Read the classics. They're timeless for a reason.
38. Choose to be powerful, not pitiful.
39. Your temper is a liability, not an asset.
40. Self-affirmations are overrated, generate evidence.
41. Pay it forward often.
42. Don't worry about the price of a book, just buy it if you will read it.
43. To see wrong, and do nothing, is wrong.
44. Be a student until the day you die.
45. Work to owe no one anything.
46. Consider the cost before moving forward.
47. Be known as a giver, not a taker.
48. Every time you are blessed, try to be a blessing.
49. Value solitude
50. Lean into challenges.
51. Pursue experiences, not things.
52. Cut toxic people from your life.
53. Visualize success habitually.
54. Stop wasting energy trying to impress people on socials with fakery.
55. Have a good "why" for everything you do. If you don't, stop doing it.
56. Don't try to beat others, beat who you were yesterday.
57. Be strict on you, lenient with others.
58. Become a master of negotiation.
59. Read biographies of the greats that went before you. Study them.
60. Have kids. There is no greater joy.
61. Forgive, even if they don't deserve it. It's not for them, it's for you.
62. Spend time with older people.
63. There is no shortcut. Learn and get to work.
64. Build discipline, don't rely on motivation.
65. Don't shun cliches. Their wisdom is timeless.
66. Read to learn, don't read to read.
67. Read philosophy.
68. Determine your philosophy.
69. Fuel the habit bonfire.
70. Life in the present, forget the past.
71. Walk everyday.
72. Tell the truth all the time.
73. No job is beneath you.
74. Make a habit of hand writing "thank-you" notes.
75. Memento Mori - think about your death. Let it change you positively.
76. Gain wealth for freedom, not status.
77. Always be the hardest workers in the room.
78. Never be the most successful person in the room.
79. Process over destination.
80. Never walk past trash and ignore it.
81. Play chess.
82. Talk to strangers, it will teach you a lot.
83. Don't dogmatize routines.
84. Learn to succeed in subpar conditions.
85. Practice the law of action, not attraction.
86. Fail often, just don't quit.
87. When you fall, get up quickly.
88. Journal
89. Stop watching the news.
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📌 10 BEST ACCOUNTING SKILLS
Like few other professions, accounting uniquely allows professionals to be both a numbers person and a people person. While they analyze and report on a wide range of data, accountants also interact with diverse clientele and break down financial information into language that the average person can understand. So, whether you already have a degree in accountancy, you’re currently an accounting major, or you’re actively exploring careers in accounting, it’s important to know the best skills employers are looking for in their accounting employees. Here are our top 10.
How to Become an Accountant
Accounting is an exact field, which means there is little room for error. Not surprising then, employers are looking for technical skills in their accountants to ensure they have the expertise to accurately and ethically manage, analyze, and report on an organization’s or individual’s financial activities. Employers are also looking for soft skills, or the less tangible abilities that help you excel on the job.
Top Skills of an Accountant
While there is a wide range of careers in accounting, such as forensic accountant, financial analyst, personal finance advisor, and actuary, at a minimum, employers will be looking for these technical accounting skills on your resume.
1. Knowledge of Accounting Practices
The accounting major will, no doubt, become familiar with the GAAP, or the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. These principles are designed to standardize accounting practices in companies and industries across the United States. It is also important to have knowledge of the regulatory standards related to corporate and public finances to ensure requirements for financial reporting are met and integrity in the organization’s accounting practices is maintained.
2. Proficiency in Accounting Software
Much of the accountant’s job requires utilizing common spreadsheet software and account reconciliation software. Other types of software with which the general accountant should have expertise include database reporting, financial reporting and analysis, financial statements, compliance, and project management. If you will be preparing taxes, you will need a thorough knowledge of tax software. Even if you are not preparing tax returns, you will likely be providing financial information and preparing documents for those who do. Therefore, having a working knowledge of tax software can help you stand out to a prospective employer.
For upper-level jobs like senior accountants and financial analysts, the ability to navigate Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) is a required accounting skill. Organizations use ERP software to manage day-to-day business activities such as supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. Knowledge of business analytics software is another major plus when exploring careers in accounting because it takes raw data and converts it into clear, meaningful information for making educated business decisions.
3. Ability to Prepare Financial Statements
Perhaps considered the bread and butter of the general accountant, financial statements chronicle the organization’s business activities and financial position. The three primary statements you should be able to prepare going into a new job are income statements (profit and loss), cash flow statements (movement of cash assets), and balance sheets (a real-time look at assets, liabilities and equity). These statements give your organization a routine snapshot of its financial health.
4. Knowledge of General Business Practices
A bachelor’s degree in accountancy can be coupled with a concentration in Leadership and Management or followed up with an MBA to gain valuable knowledge of business operations. Taking business courses in conjunction with your accounting major is a smart idea. Why is this helpful with careers in accounting? You will almost certainly be working with employees in other departments and colleagues or clients in other industries.
Like few other professions, accounting uniquely allows professionals to be both a numbers person and a people person. While they analyze and report on a wide range of data, accountants also interact with diverse clientele and break down financial information into language that the average person can understand. So, whether you already have a degree in accountancy, you’re currently an accounting major, or you’re actively exploring careers in accounting, it’s important to know the best skills employers are looking for in their accounting employees. Here are our top 10.
How to Become an Accountant
Accounting is an exact field, which means there is little room for error. Not surprising then, employers are looking for technical skills in their accountants to ensure they have the expertise to accurately and ethically manage, analyze, and report on an organization’s or individual’s financial activities. Employers are also looking for soft skills, or the less tangible abilities that help you excel on the job.
Top Skills of an Accountant
While there is a wide range of careers in accounting, such as forensic accountant, financial analyst, personal finance advisor, and actuary, at a minimum, employers will be looking for these technical accounting skills on your resume.
1. Knowledge of Accounting Practices
The accounting major will, no doubt, become familiar with the GAAP, or the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. These principles are designed to standardize accounting practices in companies and industries across the United States. It is also important to have knowledge of the regulatory standards related to corporate and public finances to ensure requirements for financial reporting are met and integrity in the organization’s accounting practices is maintained.
2. Proficiency in Accounting Software
Much of the accountant’s job requires utilizing common spreadsheet software and account reconciliation software. Other types of software with which the general accountant should have expertise include database reporting, financial reporting and analysis, financial statements, compliance, and project management. If you will be preparing taxes, you will need a thorough knowledge of tax software. Even if you are not preparing tax returns, you will likely be providing financial information and preparing documents for those who do. Therefore, having a working knowledge of tax software can help you stand out to a prospective employer.
For upper-level jobs like senior accountants and financial analysts, the ability to navigate Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) is a required accounting skill. Organizations use ERP software to manage day-to-day business activities such as supply chain, manufacturing, and operations. Knowledge of business analytics software is another major plus when exploring careers in accounting because it takes raw data and converts it into clear, meaningful information for making educated business decisions.
3. Ability to Prepare Financial Statements
Perhaps considered the bread and butter of the general accountant, financial statements chronicle the organization’s business activities and financial position. The three primary statements you should be able to prepare going into a new job are income statements (profit and loss), cash flow statements (movement of cash assets), and balance sheets (a real-time look at assets, liabilities and equity). These statements give your organization a routine snapshot of its financial health.
4. Knowledge of General Business Practices
A bachelor’s degree in accountancy can be coupled with a concentration in Leadership and Management or followed up with an MBA to gain valuable knowledge of business operations. Taking business courses in conjunction with your accounting major is a smart idea. Why is this helpful with careers in accounting? You will almost certainly be working with employees in other departments and colleagues or clients in other industries.
𝗧𝗼𝗽 10 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸-- 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁
1) Another reason for failing to finish is that you are so unprepared for interruptions that when one or more occur, you get thrown by it.
2) By far the #1 reason for leaving a task or project unfinished is having too much to do.
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3) If you have a fear of failure, you will delay finishing a project, so you do not have to deal with the potential negative feedback that you fear. If you fear success, procrastination delays that scenario from happening.
4) If you end whatever you are trying to finish at a good point, it will be that much easier to pick right up again when you can get back to it.
5) Make whatever you are procrastinating about the very first activity that you tackle first thing in the morning, or when you first get to the office.
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6)F = Focus on one priority task.
I= Ignore interruptions or distractions.
N = Now is the time, not later or tomorrow.
I= Initiate and innovate so you keep going.
S = Stay the course however tough it gets.
H = Hail finishing by celebrating your accomplishment.
7) Be open to trying new things and even fresh ideas or even new technology that might make it faster, easier, or better to finish what you started.
😎 Those who have too many
unfinished projects or activities often are trying to do everything themselves.
9) Here is what his SMART acronym stands for:
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Assignable
R = Realistic
T= Time-related
10) "Should I have started this in the first place?"
If your answer is, "No, then it is okay to leave it unfinished, whatever it is.
1) Another reason for failing to finish is that you are so unprepared for interruptions that when one or more occur, you get thrown by it.
2) By far the #1 reason for leaving a task or project unfinished is having too much to do.
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3) If you have a fear of failure, you will delay finishing a project, so you do not have to deal with the potential negative feedback that you fear. If you fear success, procrastination delays that scenario from happening.
4) If you end whatever you are trying to finish at a good point, it will be that much easier to pick right up again when you can get back to it.
5) Make whatever you are procrastinating about the very first activity that you tackle first thing in the morning, or when you first get to the office.
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6)F = Focus on one priority task.
I= Ignore interruptions or distractions.
N = Now is the time, not later or tomorrow.
I= Initiate and innovate so you keep going.
S = Stay the course however tough it gets.
H = Hail finishing by celebrating your accomplishment.
7) Be open to trying new things and even fresh ideas or even new technology that might make it faster, easier, or better to finish what you started.
😎 Those who have too many
unfinished projects or activities often are trying to do everything themselves.
9) Here is what his SMART acronym stands for:
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Assignable
R = Realistic
T= Time-related
10) "Should I have started this in the first place?"
If your answer is, "No, then it is okay to leave it unfinished, whatever it is.
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5 life changing lessons from book “ikigai"
"1. Find your purpose: The book encourages readers to identify their ikigai or purpose in life. To find your ikigai, you must find the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. This can help you find fulfillment and meaning in your life.
2. Live in the moment: The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and savoring each experience. By being fully present, you can appreciate the beauty of life and cultivate a sense of gratitude.
3. Cultivate resilience: Life is full of challenges, but it's important to cultivate resilience and bounce back from setbacks. The book encourages readers to adopt a growth mindset and view challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
4. Practice mindfulness: The book suggests that practicing mindfulness can help you stay focused, calm, and centered. By paying attention to your thoughts and emotions, you can gain insight into your inner world and cultivate greater self-awareness.
5. Nurture relationships: The book highlights the importance of building and nurturing relationships with others. By fostering connections with friends, family, and community, you can experience a sense of belonging and deepen your sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Unlock the secrets of finding purpose and meaning in life with the captivating book 'Ikigai'. And now, for a limited time only, you can get a free audiobook of Ikigai! Simply click on the link in the comments to claim your copy and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
"1. Find your purpose: The book encourages readers to identify their ikigai or purpose in life. To find your ikigai, you must find the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. This can help you find fulfillment and meaning in your life.
2. Live in the moment: The book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and savoring each experience. By being fully present, you can appreciate the beauty of life and cultivate a sense of gratitude.
3. Cultivate resilience: Life is full of challenges, but it's important to cultivate resilience and bounce back from setbacks. The book encourages readers to adopt a growth mindset and view challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
4. Practice mindfulness: The book suggests that practicing mindfulness can help you stay focused, calm, and centered. By paying attention to your thoughts and emotions, you can gain insight into your inner world and cultivate greater self-awareness.
5. Nurture relationships: The book highlights the importance of building and nurturing relationships with others. By fostering connections with friends, family, and community, you can experience a sense of belonging and deepen your sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Unlock the secrets of finding purpose and meaning in life with the captivating book 'Ikigai'. And now, for a limited time only, you can get a free audiobook of Ikigai! Simply click on the link in the comments to claim your copy and embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
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10 Deep Psychology And Philosophy Quotes From "Carl Jung"
1. "The world will ask you who you are, and if you don't know, the world will tell you."
2. "If a man knows more than others, he becomes lonely."
3. "Everything that irritates us about others can lead to an understanding of ourselves."
4. "Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research."
5. "You are what you do, not what you say you'll do."
6. "Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darkness of other people."
7. "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."
8. "Be grateful for your difficulties and challenges, for they hold blessings.
In fact... Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for healthy personal growth, individuation, and self-actualization."
9. "Everyone you meet knows something you don't know but need to know. Learn from them."
10. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
1. "The world will ask you who you are, and if you don't know, the world will tell you."
2. "If a man knows more than others, he becomes lonely."
3. "Everything that irritates us about others can lead to an understanding of ourselves."
4. "Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research."
5. "You are what you do, not what you say you'll do."
6. "Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darkness of other people."
7. "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate."
8. "Be grateful for your difficulties and challenges, for they hold blessings.
In fact... Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for healthy personal growth, individuation, and self-actualization."
9. "Everyone you meet knows something you don't know but need to know. Learn from them."
10. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
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Top 7 Lessons learned from the book 'The Obstacle is the Way'
Lesson 1. Find Your Why
The best way to see yourself through the obstacles in your life is to dedicate something larger than yourself.
Lesson 2. Perception
What matters most is not necessarily what our obstacles are but how we choose to see them and respond to them.
Lesson 3. Break it Down
Focus on breaking the problem down into smaller more manageable parts. Focus on one task at a time. Complete it. And then move on to the next.
Lesson 4. The Power of Choice
We each have the innate power within us to choose how we will respond to any situation.
Lesson 5. Control your Emotions
Don't waste your time getting lost in worry. Or put simply does getting worried provide any solutions? Most likely no.
Lesson 6. Take Action
The problems in our lives aren’t just going to solve themselves, it is up to each of us to take responsibility into our own hands. And Take action.
Lesson 7. Find the Good
No matter how bad a situation may be there is always some good in it. Laughter and cheerfulness are important in situations, good or bad.
Lesson 1. Find Your Why
The best way to see yourself through the obstacles in your life is to dedicate something larger than yourself.
Lesson 2. Perception
What matters most is not necessarily what our obstacles are but how we choose to see them and respond to them.
Lesson 3. Break it Down
Focus on breaking the problem down into smaller more manageable parts. Focus on one task at a time. Complete it. And then move on to the next.
Lesson 4. The Power of Choice
We each have the innate power within us to choose how we will respond to any situation.
Lesson 5. Control your Emotions
Don't waste your time getting lost in worry. Or put simply does getting worried provide any solutions? Most likely no.
Lesson 6. Take Action
The problems in our lives aren’t just going to solve themselves, it is up to each of us to take responsibility into our own hands. And Take action.
Lesson 7. Find the Good
No matter how bad a situation may be there is always some good in it. Laughter and cheerfulness are important in situations, good or bad.
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5 lessons from book "The Law of Success”
1. Definiteness of Purpose: The first lesson from the book is that success starts with having a clear and definite purpose. Hill emphasizes that a person should have a specific goal in mind and should work towards it with persistence and determination. Without a clear goal, a person is unlikely to achieve success.
2. Self-Confidence: Hill stresses the importance of self-confidence in achieving success. He explains that a person should have faith in their abilities and trust themselves to succeed. Without self-confidence, a person is likely to give up or be easily discouraged when faced with obstacles.
3. Mastermind Alliance: Hill emphasizes the power of collaboration and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded people who share a common goal. A Mastermind Alliance is a group of individuals who work together towards a common purpose, and Hill believes that this kind of collaboration can lead to greater success.
4. Applied Faith: Hill believes that faith in oneself, others, and a higher power is crucial for success. Applied faith involves taking action towards one's goals while believing that success is possible. Hill also stresses the importance of persistence in the face of adversity.
5. Personal Initiative: The final lesson from the book is the importance of taking personal initiative. Hill explains that successful people are proactive and take action towards their goals, rather than waiting for opportunities to come to them. He also stresses the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions.
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1. Definiteness of Purpose: The first lesson from the book is that success starts with having a clear and definite purpose. Hill emphasizes that a person should have a specific goal in mind and should work towards it with persistence and determination. Without a clear goal, a person is unlikely to achieve success.
2. Self-Confidence: Hill stresses the importance of self-confidence in achieving success. He explains that a person should have faith in their abilities and trust themselves to succeed. Without self-confidence, a person is likely to give up or be easily discouraged when faced with obstacles.
3. Mastermind Alliance: Hill emphasizes the power of collaboration and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded people who share a common goal. A Mastermind Alliance is a group of individuals who work together towards a common purpose, and Hill believes that this kind of collaboration can lead to greater success.
4. Applied Faith: Hill believes that faith in oneself, others, and a higher power is crucial for success. Applied faith involves taking action towards one's goals while believing that success is possible. Hill also stresses the importance of persistence in the face of adversity.
5. Personal Initiative: The final lesson from the book is the importance of taking personal initiative. Hill explains that successful people are proactive and take action towards their goals, rather than waiting for opportunities to come to them. He also stresses the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and decisions.
Unlock the secrets to success with "The Law of Success" audiobook - and the best part? It's absolutely free! Simply head to the link in the comments to claim your copy today.
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𝟗 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 "𝐅𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬"
1. A person's mindset is one of the key pillars of success. Without the right mindset, it's impossible for anyone to be successful.
2. A strong work ethic is critical since success itself is only possible through hard work.
3. An optimistic mindset actually increases your chances of success.
4. Intrinsic motivation is key to success because it's
literally what keeps people going.
5. External motivations like money or material possessions are nice, but they have a shorter period of effectiveness.
6. The thing that differentiates successful people From the masses is discipline. It's the commitment to do what is necessary no matter what.
7. Successful people have many related abilities: the ability to work hard, the desire to do it, and the commitment to follow through.
8. you yearn for success. You must be ready to work, eager to work hard and to see that work through to its completion
9. I realize that not every day will be great, but every day is an opportunity to get closer to where I want to be, whether I’m motivated or not.
1. A person's mindset is one of the key pillars of success. Without the right mindset, it's impossible for anyone to be successful.
2. A strong work ethic is critical since success itself is only possible through hard work.
3. An optimistic mindset actually increases your chances of success.
4. Intrinsic motivation is key to success because it's
literally what keeps people going.
5. External motivations like money or material possessions are nice, but they have a shorter period of effectiveness.
6. The thing that differentiates successful people From the masses is discipline. It's the commitment to do what is necessary no matter what.
7. Successful people have many related abilities: the ability to work hard, the desire to do it, and the commitment to follow through.
8. you yearn for success. You must be ready to work, eager to work hard and to see that work through to its completion
9. I realize that not every day will be great, but every day is an opportunity to get closer to where I want to be, whether I’m motivated or not.
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