​Tough times don’t last, tough people doYou probably have heard that statement at one point in your life, and it’s clearly true. We’ve witnessed tons of earthquakes, floods, plagues and diseases and even meteor impacts, stock market crashes and depressions, yet mankind is still around. But what is the underlying denominator of people who survive and go on to thrive in such situations? You would agree with me that they are the resilient ones, the ones with mental and physical strength, the ones that have learned to acquire grit and perseverance. These are the ones who emerge victoriously.Even if we want to be less dramatic, way less dramatic and just…

​Do what other's won'tIf you want to get ahead in life and achieve success ahead of your peers or competitors, then you must do something that nobody else is doing. Sounds logical yet 90% of the population never acts upon this information. If you truly want to be ahead, then you must change your strategy - not just a little bit but intentionally. You must do something that others are not willing to do for whatever reason, perhaps because of self-doubt, fear, hesitations or laziness. You must do that thing that others are not doing if you want to see different results from others. If you do this long enough…

​There are no shortcuts to successWe all have dreams, hopes, and wishes. There is this one thing that we want to accomplish, acquire and attain. Still, most of us never get to this point - especially if what we desire is beyond “average,” something great, something outstanding.Why is that? Why do we all have those dreams and still yet, so few make it there? What happens?It is easy to shrug and say it is because life happened. But if we are honest with ourselves, we would admit that life also happens to EVERYONE else - INCLUDING the ones that DO become successful. However, we can say that we might be…

​ The better employee Every business organization is on the lookout for better and more effective employees. Beyond having a college degree, employers of labor need salespeople who operate with confidence and conviction. They need workers that are focused and have the ability to show maximum concentration to the tasks at hand. Businesses are on the lookout for leaders that have perseverance, can lead and mentor other progressive leaders within the company. They want empathetic employees that can connect with the customer. They need people that can set goals and achieve them. Yet the problem many of these organizations face is that they can’t find many of this kind of…

​Snowflakes? Not on our watchDifferent categories of people exist in our world today. Some can be classified as snowflakes that go under whenever life gets a little rough, while others become stronger by dealing with whatever challenges come their way. As an adult with real-life experiences, you know that life’s struggles won’t magically go away and disappear just because you don’t like to face them. You know that one must learn to deal with whatever life throws at you. In a society filled with dozens of a generation, how great would the advantage of your child be if he or she has mental resilience, mental toughness, perseverance, and grit and…

​Give your child the best head start for achieving success in lifeEvery parent wants their kids to be successful in life and I’m sure that you are no exception. But success is always intentional and never the result of chance actions, therefore if you are going to make your dream of seeing your kids succeed a reality, you have to be willing to do something now.One of the things you can do is by giving them a great head start in life by exposing them to certain qualities and attributes that will contribute in no small way to their eventual success.What are some of these attributes? ​Resilience, mental strength, leadership,…

​Give your child the best head start for achieving success in lifeEvery parent wants their kids to be successful in life and I’m sure that you are no exception. But success is always intentional and never the result of chance actions, therefore if you are going to make your dream of seeing your kids succeed a reality, you have to be willing to do something now.One of the things you can do is by giving them a great head start in life by exposing them to certain qualities and attributes that will contribute in no small way to their eventual success.What are some of these attributes? ​Resilience, mental strength, leadership,…

​Why adults should train Martial ArtsYou’ve probably heard a few things about Martial Arts. Whether from seeing your favorite actor take on 24 assailants in a movie fight scene and proceed to incapacitate all of them without even breaking a sweat. Or maybe you’ve read about the extensive martial arts training the United States Military provides for all its troops.However, while all those may be important parts of martial arts, the reality is that martial arts goes beyond learning to fight. For several centuries, Karate has been exported to different countries around the world because of its immense benefits. It’s no secret that many businessmen and captains of industries while…

​Your discipline will be your ticket to successSelf-discipline is an important stepping stone in the journey to achievement. It doesn’t matter whether you were born with a silver spoon or not. Having the best set of tools that makes success within reach for you does not automatically translate into success. You can have all these things, but if you lack discipline you might still end up unsuccessful.Self-Discipline is a crucial prerequisite for success. Even if you are a talented lad, you need the self-discipline to be able to develop that talent to become something that can work for you.Famous sportsmen like Cristiano Ronaldo, Steph Curry, and Lionel Messi have some…

​How to become a leaderLeadership is everything in life. Employers and organizations are always looking for people who can easily fit into leadership roles and lead others. For a few lucky people, training for leadership is an event they’ve had by reason of the circumstances of their birth, yet for the vast majority of people, they’ve had little or no exposure to training, hence when they get rejected for jobs or positions that require them to lead, they end up realizing the cost of their lack of leadership exposure too late.The question you are probably asking yourself now is how can I be a great leader? How can I develop…

​Build the confidence of your child and watch him/her become fearlessWhen talking about high achievers in the world today, one cannot but mention the name of the legendary golfer Tiger Woods. He is one of the best golfers to ever hold the club. He has won about 81 Masters championship which earned him millions in endorsements from Nike and other top brands. He was a role model to a lot of kids. A few years back, a bitter divorce and a string of injuries weighed him down. He lost his spot as the top golfer in the world and went further down on the pecking order. He had to pull…

​How to keep your Seat at the table.How do you keep your seat at the table? The answer is contained in this simple quote, “When you think you have done enough, do one more.”Why is this attitude so important - because it teaches you one of the most essential skills for life: to motivate yourself, to keep pushing, to keep going, to never be satisfied because you know you can still improve.I don’t know who came up with that nonsense that at a certain age you are getting too old to be hired for a new job. This has never and never will apply to me. However, I can see…