“You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone. Change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” -Roy T. Bennett Ever wonder why some people seem to glide effortlessly through life, handling problems as if they were riding waves on a surfboard? They always appear cool, calm and collected during … Read more
You have a clear vision of what your dream job is and what you want to do in your life. You feel exhilarated and you are looking forward to getting up every day and going to work knowing it will be a joyful experience. But you get a slap in the face when your parents, … Read more
We have all heard of, and probably some of us have tried to apply, the famous “10,000-hour rule” by Malcolm Gladwell, which states that spending 10,000 hours working on any skill can help us master it. As promising and as reasonable as it sounds, for most of us this seems way too far fetching and … Read more
Sometimes life doesn’t go our way, and we can feel frustrated, angry and upset. Everyone experiences this, and it is up to you to choose how you will react to difficult times. It may be tempting to feel negative, but using positive phrases and words can make a huge difference. In reality life will always … Read more
At one point or another, we all burn out or start feeling drained. It wouldn’t be wrong to think that plopping yourself down on the couch for a few days would leave you feeling recharged. You may not know this, but physical fatigue can have more to do with feeling mentally exhausted than the exercise … Read more
We were led to believe that being tough means you can endure more. The more we work, the more resilient we become. When we think we don’t have the strength anymore, but we still get up and keep going – that’s what we think resilience is. How wrong we all are about what it really … Read more
It is uncommon to hear someone say, “I invested $1 million in stocks yesterday. There is no way I wouldn’t earn money.” This is easily understood – because no amount of money invested would guarantee you a return. Yet, it seems like we believe that simply because we invested in the people and work in … Read more
Perhaps it comes with growing up. Feelings that used to be simple became a myriad of complications. Directions that used to be clear gradually merged, twisted, and dispersed into thin air. We used to whistle a tune before we head to work and get there feeling refreshed. Now most of the time we just feel … Read more
We’re all constantly chasing productivity. Micro organising our lives so that every single second counts, downloading apps to make our lives easier, writing lists, hitting targets and setting reminders so that our lives run like well-oiled machines. Time means money in business, so on paper, creativity is the enemy to efficiency. Creativity means spontaneity, chaos, experimentation … Read more
The media states that a well-built CV is a must have if you look for a job. However, for some people, it is not even clear what a CV is and why writing it is so important. CV is an abbreviation from Latin curriculum vitae which means an overview of one’s life. Its goal is … Read more
How can you be a confident negotiator, get the price you want that feels valuable, and be happy about the transaction? In a growing world where prices are continually fixed, negotiators and ones who can do so successfully are hard to find. The truth of the matter is that while most people don’t want to … Read more
When you’ve had a car for a long time, it’s almost expected that you’ll keep making the same payments you always did. Refinancing is a process that is usually associated with houses. However, refinancing your car could save you hundreds each month. It’s possible to refinance with the original loan provider but that doesn’t mean … Read more
With an incredible rise in online businesses and digital marketing, the demand for compelling content at a reasonable price is immense. Every company needs a writer who can generate content that has mass appeal and can garner lots of traffic to their website. You could go the traditional way and hire a permanent content writer … Read more
Life is not at all a bed of roses. We all want our post-retirement days to be happy, financially secure, and financially independent. Moreover, after working hard for more than half a lifetime, who wants to lead a dependent life, to bother their loved ones for necessities? In today’s world, the bitter reality is that … Read more
A home is one of the most important investments any person could have. However, it’s also usually—if not always—the most costly. When purchasing a new home, it’s never easy to resist the urge to overspend. Everybody wants to show off their financial stability by purchasing something fancy, like a brand new TV or fancy workout … Read more