Everything is stable in a perfect world. You have the ability to design plans that will always come true. You have the ability to anticipate events. But, as you and I both know, life isn’t like that. In real life, a single random (and unexpected) event can derail all of your good intentions, aspirations, and plans for change. Think of… • A deceased member of the family. • Having a child. • Being involved in an automobile accident. • A disaster at work that results in bankruptcy. • Love at first sight. Unexpected circumstances can throw everything off. That has happened to me multiple times in my life. And there’s nothing you can do to avoid unforeseen circumstances. To be clear, I’m not referring to negative occurrences when I say pandemonium. Good things might sometimes detract from our ability to concentrate. Life may be unpredictably unpredictable. We still have to

My mum taught me how to be forceful. She always expresses her views, is confident in saying no, acts in the best interests of her family, and considers the greater good. She is the most forceful person I have ever met. No one will be able to take advantage of her. If you make an attempt, she will let you know. And you’re not going to like it. What exactly is assertiveness? The leading authorities in this topic are Robert E. Alberti and Michael L. Emmons. Their 1970 book, Your Perfect Right, is considered a classic on the subject. Assertive behaviour is defined as follows:” Behavior that allows a person to behave in his or her own best interests, to stand up for himself without unnecessary concern, to express his or her true feelings without violating the rights of others.” There are three sorts of behaviour in general: Passive: Indirect,

If you want to live a happy life and achieve all of your goals, there is one quality you must possess: kindness. “Human compassion has never sapped the stamina or softened the fibre of a free people,” Franklin D. Roosevelt said. To be tough, a country does not have to be cruel. “Nonetheless, vicious people can be found anywhere. It can be seen in the job, in relationships, in families, and even on the street. One thing I’ve noticed is that many people confuse kindness with weakness. But who says you can’t be kind while yet being firm? Many people believe it’s either one or the other. We always discuss work ethic, inventiveness, and leadership while studying successful people, billionaires, and athletes. Those are important factors to consider, and we can learn a lot from them. Kindness, on the other hand, receives less emphasis. That is why the subject of

My father and I decided to start a business in 2010, during the Great Recession. I was still in graduate school when I discovered that the economy was still recuperating from the financial crisis, and I had little chance of finding a suitable job. Getting a job as a minority was even more difficult. I analysed the employment market, the economy, and my little experience and concluded that I had little chance of landing a good position. My father worked for a large linen cleaning service, an industry that was rapidly slashing prices. He had to terminate scores of people as a manager, and my father couldn’t imagine himself working for that company again. As a result, we both felt the need to start a business. We got off to a terrific start since the urgency was high. We worked seven days a week to get the company up and

Do you ever get the feeling that you didn’t do a decent job? Do you ever doubt yourself or your actions? Are you afraid to admit your errors? Do you get depressed when you’re rejected? If that’s the case, you’re in grave risk. I’m not a stickler for details. That’s what I try to convince myself, at least. I’m sure you try to tell yourself that too. The ones who refuse to admit it are the worst. But here’s the thing: If you’re a perfectionist, you’re just a mask-wearing procrastinator. It’s the same as if you’re a slacker who doesn’t do anything. Do you doubt me? Let us investigate. Perfectionist… Always looks for the proper opportunity. Never makes a blunder. More time is always required. However, life and business are ultimately about results. Results are important. And if you’re a perfectionist, you might just get the results. But when will

When most people are denied a job, they just apply for another. You’ve gone over every situation in your brain and prepared thoroughly. But what if you’re having a bad day? What should you do if your dream job isn’t available? My User Experience Designer friend Gerard recently had an interview with a digital agency. He had wanted to work for this firm since he graduated from college. He was also ecstatic to obtain an interview for his desired job as a UX designer. He didn’t get the job since he didn’t do well in his interview. He was initially depressed. When he called me on his way home from the interview, he remarked, “I really wanted that job.” “The interview was really awkward,” Gerard stated. I didn’t get the impression that I demonstrated my abilities. “Why do you suppose you didn’t get the job?” I inquired. We don’t always

Since ancient Greek and Roman times, the conversation about happiness has remained mostly unchanged. People, on the other hand, pretend that nothing has changed and that more people are miserable than ever before. That’s because we’re more linked than ever before. You read it frequently. “People are lonely and miserable because of technology! “I agree that technology has progressed. However, human nature has not changed. Since the dawn of modern society, people have been dissatisfied, lonely, miserable, and sad. We continue to ask ourselves questions such as: Do I enjoy my work? What about my residence? Is my love a happy person? How much money do I require to be content? That’s how we’ve been thinking for millennia. And if you believe in a similar way, I can assure you that it is incorrect. Happiness is traditionally thought to be the result of other things or people. Have you given

How often do you broach the subject of your own failure? Not often, if you’re like me. I believe it is a universal trait that we try to hide our failures. It is uncool to admit that you have failed. We like to discuss success. That goes for most books, papers, presentations, and other materials. Everything is always fantastic. It isn’t always perfect, though. But what’s the harm in failing? What exactly is failure? It’s quite subjective. I believe we are frequently too eager to pass judgement on ourselves. Failure is an unpleasant experience that you want to be over with as soon as possible. It’s the same when I reflect on my own failings. Things like failed employment, business initiatives, and relationships come to mind. Consider the following examples: I started a sales training company when I was 18 years old. I never sold anything. I had no idea

One of my buddies recently suffered from panic attacks. “How do you deal with anxiety?” he said, knowing I’d been there as well. That is an excellent question. I used to hunt for ways to “get beyond” or “defeat” my anxiety. I was on the lookout for a solution. I’ve discovered the answer after reading dozens of books and hundreds of articles on the subject: anxiety is incurable. It must be addressed. For most of us, dealing with anxiety is a never-ending battle. It’s not a competition or a game. It’s not like you can get rid of anxiousness once and for all. People frequently claim to have “bested” anxiety. That doesn’t hold water with me. Only by avoiding life’s difficulties can you genuinely overcome worry. Dealing with negativity, hate, and criticism More than a million individuals read my articles last month. People who don’t like my stuff naturally pay

Procrastination had gotten the best of me for years. As soon as I put off a decision, hit the snooze button or skipped the gym, I always had a rationale for my inability to get things done. I convinced myself that I was exhausted. Even if tomorrow isn’t the best option. It doesn’t matter if you postpone something, does it? You should be concerned, then. Why? Because you’re the one in charge of your own destiny. We have a tendency to view productivity hacks, apps, and software as the silver bullet to all of our woes. But it also means that we are able to blame external factors for our inability to work. That wasn’t my laptop, it was my old one. In my opinion, it’s a waste of time, and I can’t get anything done in this manner. That noise is too much for me. I’m getting calls and