Words of Wisdom
Be Right and Be Persuasive
There are those who are very persuasive but not very truthful. Then there are those who are very truthful but not very tactful. The most effective communicators aren't either of those, but are both truthful and persuasive. Who are you?
Make technology a catalyst, not a crutch
As we embark on a new era stemming from the advances we've seen in the world of artificial intelligence, the people who set out to take advantage of the new technology will be the ones who aren't taken advantage of by the new technology.
Don't make a reason become your excuse
None of us are born at the same starting point in life. Some may have been born with certain privileges that other people lack. While those privileges may account for someone's success, they don't need to become another person's excuse.
Choose a Victor Mentality, not a Victim Mentality
The level of success you hope to achieve in your life will come down to the mindset you choose to have. Will you choose to have the mindset of a victim or a victor?
Don't let your vices destroy your hard work
One terrible mistake made can ruin a lot of previous good done.
Don't be hasty. Plan out your success
“The thoughts of the diligent are as necessary as the hand of the diligent” – Matthew Henry
Don't get seduced by folly
Wisdom and Folly are both trying to get your attention in order to influence you. Who will you listen to?
Embrace pulling weeds
Those who become successful do the boring things that everyone else avoids doing.
Taking criticism
The enemy of greatness is a stubborn heart unwilling to be rebuked. The friend of greatness is a humble heart willing to receive it.
Don't overwork yourself
While we all have to make a living through work, don't make your entire life just about work.
Avoid bribes
There is nothing wrong with desiring to be great. However, if left unchecked, that desire could lead to disastrous decisions.
Stop reacting and start responding
The impulse to react to events rather than respond to them can be costly. Being a good investor means that our emotions must not control our investment decisions.
Don't Panic
“Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” - Warren Buffett
Walk with integrity
Contrary to what is oftentimes portrayed in pop culture, the path to success is not one of corruption. If you want to achieve success in any endeavor, you must be a person of integrity.
How to build wealth
Wealth building tends to be among the top New Year's resolution year after year. This word of wisdom discusses how we can turn that resolution into a reality this year.
Be a Blessing
Oftentimes the best way to truly experience blessings in your life is by seeking to be a blessing to others.
Stay Focused
Many people create plans, but few people stick to them. Outside distractions cause many of us to deviate from the plans we make. The difference between success and failure will lie on your ability to stay focused to the plan you create.
Train like an Olympian
While most of us won’t become Olympians, the lessons we can learn from them can be applied in our daily lives to become champions in our own right. Here are five such lessons we can learn from these Olympians
Stop looking for lions
Do you get things done, or are you always finding "reasons" why you have to delay work?
Taking the undesirable path of diligence
The fastest way to becoming successful in your work is by working with diligence. The quickest way to create lasting wealth is by being patient.
Understanding patterns and not specifics
Mark Twain once said, "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes". If that is the case, then understanding the patterns of history can help us to make better decisions for today and avoid the traps of the past.
Stop acting rich
Having financial stability is something that many people want to attain. However the reason why few people actually become wealthy is because a lot of money is wasted trying to look rich. Don't make that mistake.
Strive for excellence
Any business can be mediocre. Mediocre businesses, however, don't get noticed. They get ignored and overlooked. Do you want your business to be noticed by even royalty? Be the best.
Work wisely, Play wisely
It's perfectly fine to enjoy the fruit of your labor. Just don't let that fruit destroy all that you labored to build
Debt - the ultimate slave master
You cannot be financially free if you are still in financial chains.
Laziness - the great destroyer
One word describes how great things are built and how great things crumble...consistency.
Make the most out of your opportunities
Success oftentimes boils down to one thing: did you take advantage of the opportunity afforded to you?
Don't just be a diligent saver, be a diligent giver
On the road to financial success, the key to ending up with more wealth may not necessarily be upping your savings, but upping your giving.
How to ensure that financial success does not ruin you
Plenty has been written on how to deal with failure. Not as much has been written on dealing with success. Yet oftentimes, it's the mishandling of success that ruins many. So how should we deal with success? King Solomon tells us how.
Know well the condition of your flocks
Life comes with a variety of twists and turns, ups and downs. How have you managed your resources to ensure that you are prepared for those unexpected detours?
This is a marathon and not a sprint. Invest accordingly.
Sometimes those investments that promise quick returns aren't the ones that will give you lasting returns.