living each day, one at a time.

Living each day

2014-02-10T23:12:00.000+00:00

What does it mean to live each day? Life is made up of a series of events that are comprised of as days. The way we live our today impacts on our tomorrow. I have been reading a book titled ‘Today Matters’ and I have been exposed to a different kind of thinking. It told me that how I spent my today impacts on my tomorrow and I want to encourage you today to live every single day of your life to the fullest.

The message is still the same as it was two years ago when I started this blog and began writing. Along the way, I have faltered on my commitments but I am working on myself to become better. Until you realise the way your life has gone forth, you cannot begin to change it. Change begins from the heart and I have decided to stay committed and impact my generation.

Ralph Waldo Emmerson once said that ‘what lies behind of us and what lies in front of us are small matters compared to what lies within us’. This statement has made a deep impression upon me and it carries the message of life. Our yesterday lies behind us and out tomorrow lies in front of us and without today, both of these events are impossible. Wow, our today is what matters and the bible sums it up when the psalmist says that ‘oh Lord teach us to number our days so that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom psalm 90:12’. Wow, wisdom must be applied to our today to make it matter. Another powerful quote from John Wooden I came across goes this way: ‘success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming’ and he also said that you should ‘make each day your masterpiece’
Finally, you need God to be able to live each day one day at a time and with God, life can be beautiful.

If only life was easy

2014-02-10T23:09:00.001+00:00

Have you ever come across the statement “if only life was easy”. If only life was easy, we would have been very lazy and our wishes would have come true. Think about the times when you wished for something but did not get it and you will find out that your life today has been the sum of your past. The truth is life was never meant to be easy and this might come as a shocker to you if you did not know. You see, we go through each day and face challenging circumstances that causes us to lament about our present circumstances. I am writing this day to challenge your present status quo of thinking. There are so many things we have no control of such as where we were given birth to, our family, our culture, our country, the challenges we have to face but we have control over how we choose to respond to these challenges. I once thought this way and I only began to challenge my thinking when I started reading books and the Bible. I love reading and there is no substitute for it. I have come across scores of great men that challenged their thinking after going through the University of Hard Knocks in life. You see, these men were once like us and it was only through their response that they could break free in life. It’s never too late to chart a new course in your thinking patterns. My favourite example is the story of a young man in the bible that passed through so many terrible experiences when he thought that life was getting better. He was loved by his father but hated by his brothers, had a dream and was happy, hated because of this dream, was continually envied, sold into slavery, found favour in the sight of his master, made in charge of his master’s house, blackmailed by his wife, thrown into jail, remained happy and was made to be the head of his fellow prisoners, interpreted dreams, was forgotten, spent 13 years in there, made the prime minister (2^nd in-command) by interpreting the king’s dream in a matter of minutes, saw his brothers and still had compassion and forgave. This is the story of Joseph and how he passed through many challenges and spent thirteen years in jail but in all, God was with him.

People, I want to encourage you today to change the way you think and even though life was not designed to be easy, we can have what we want when we choose to see the positive side of life and respond through positive action. Avoid unhealthy comparison with those who you feel that life is easy for them. Perhaps, they have gone through difficult times that you never know of and their destiny is very different from yours.

One last word which might be very strange to you and I can say that it is very true; life is easy when God is in it. He (God) came through for Joseph and He can come through for you.

When only one thing matters...

2013-12-19T00:51:00.002+00:00

The title above cropped up in my mind one afternoon and it has kept me pondering! What if only one thing mattered most? Some say the words of an author tells you what he/ she thinks of all day long. I have examined my situation and I have found the one thing that will matter most in my journey to success; self-discipline.

Dear reader, your's might be different. I have lived on this earth for a short period of time and it was a few years ago that I was introduced to personal development. It all started when I asked questions about my life and pondered on the future. Through my daily review, I have noticed that self-discipline has affected my day tremendously and I will keep on improving on this.

Someone once said that preparation must be constantly made and when opportunity comes, you are ready to ride on it. For what use is opportunity when you are not prepared for it; opportunity favours the prepared mind.

How can you find the one thing that matters most?

Through the Bible and an example is that of a diligent man (one who is self-disciplined and hard working) that shall stand before kings and not before mean men (normal people without enough self-discipline) Proverbs 22:29.
Through daily review. I review my day for at least 5 minutes before going to bed.
Through books and audio programmes. You see, there are different factors that determine success but some are more important than others at any given point.
Through mentors. You see, we dream to have certain traits our mentors have that made them successful. And upon conversation with who you call your mentor, he/ she will tell you that they had to develop self-discipline. For without it, you can never grow and become a success.

A quote by Vince Lombardi goes like this "Leaders are not born they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work and that is the price we will have to pay to achieve that goal or any goal."

Hard work comes as a result of self-discipline and as Gary Keller says: "Success is actually a short race - a sprint fuelled by discipline just long enough for habit to kick in and take over."

Find your one thing that matters most or if you have found it, then work everyday on it until it becomes a habit.

Life without limits

2013-12-12T11:51:00.000+00:00

An inspirational story from a man who never allowed himself to be defeated by his circumstances.

After watching this, nick inspired me even more as I saw an EXTRAORDINARY man not driven by his physical disability to loose hope and courage.
You too can do better than nick because you have nothing holding you back. Like I have always said, every action starts with a thought which fully involves the mind. As a man thinketh in his heart (mind), so is he. Life is beautiful and you can achieve your potential. God loves you and you have everything to be grateful for. Someone once said, a change in your attitude changes your altitude.

WHERE DID THE WORD PRIORITY GO?

2013-01-10T23:33:00.002+00:00

I am sorry to say that in today's system, many have lost their priority or may I use the word misplaced. Where did our priority go? We either fail to know things that should have the highest priority or we set wrong priorities. According to Encarta Dictionary, 2009, priority "is the right to be ranked above others". Don't get me wrong, I feel that people no longer have priority or if they have, they set them too low. We are all guilty of this bad habit and we haven't set them properly.

What then to I mean by describing it as a bad habit. Let's say you have a list of things on your to-do list and you know which one should be done first but because of one reason or two, we choose to do another activity of a lower importance just simply because of the instant reward it brings. We neglect to see the benefits in the long run of doing what we were supposed to do. I call this 'SHORTSIGHTEDNESS'. Taking for example, an individual has an exam coming up in 3 weeks time but instead of studying for the time being, the student chooses to go out for a party with the idea that he still has so much time to read for the exam. He chooses to have fun and without knowing it, he has already chosen to fail. I would bet you that time would come so fast like the speed of light. The effect on the long run is a poor result because of lack of proper preparation. It might not be an exam scenario in your own case, but failure to set our priorities right always has so much disadvantages.

We might not even see the results of this bad habit in a short time which I feel can be very deadly. The result of this bad habit in some scenarios can take years before they manifest. What I mean by this is in the setting of goals to improve our selves. We might fall prey to this habit when we choose not to do the things that can help us to achieve our goals for the future. Fast forward to 10 years time, we then see the results of not setting our priorities right. Am not saying that not setting our priorities right is only the only factor that leads to failure but it is one of the causes.

So I am urging you to always set your priorities right in any area of life you find yourself be it either business, family, or school.

LIFE MIGHT BE SHORT

2012-12-24T19:31:00.001+00:00

Following the events that happened today, I have realized that life can be short at times and our journey on planet earth is only temporary. We must be sensitive to remember this and try to live a life of purpose and meaning as no one knows when he/ she might die. Right from when we were born up until the time we die; we can choose to make an impact in life.

I once read that it is the dash between the dates we were born and when we die that tells people how long we lived. I know life can be fun and can also not be, but nevertheless, we were given life for a purpose. We go through this life given to us constantly experiencing different feelings and emotions with people who might make us happy or with those that can make us sad.

You might be wondering why I am writing this post on Christmas Eve but I just felt that I should. I don't mean to spoil the mood but I strongly felt this urge to write this post.

Have you discovered what your life was meant for because whether you like it or not, you were given an opportunity in a package called life to make an impact.

So I urge you to evaluate your life and be a blessing before you pass away from the earth and give the earth, good reasons to remember you.

THE POWER OF DISCOVERING YOUR POTENTIAL

2012-12-08T12:10:00.000+00:00

Over the past 2 weeks, I have read a book titled "UNCOVERING YOUR POTENTIAL" by Dr. Myles Munroe and I must say that this book has inspired me. After finishing this book, I sat down to write this message I am writing at this moment to people out there to dare to uncover their potential.

This is to say without doubt, that there exists enormous potential lying inside us just waiting to be discovered.

In this book, I have learnt a very known but hidden secret that the richest place on earth is the cemetery. Inside this place lie wells of potential that were never discovered.

I would try my best today to bring out every potential within me so as to be a blessing to the world. I REFUSE TO DIE AN UN-LIVED LIFE. I know this is very huge statement and anything the mind can conceive, that it shall accomplish.

IT'S BEEN A WHILE

2012-11-24T09:54:00.000+00:00

It's been a while since I last blogged but wait; it's been ages since I wrote my last entry. The last few months have just been hectic and I have had so much to do that I have forgotten about the commitments I made about blogging. I have set my goals a little bit high and I have been very disappointed when I never met them but I have decided to turn a new leaf and try to stay focused and blog about my experiences.

The future holds so many promises and I am determined to have the best future I can ever have and it means laying the foundations today for a better future tomorrow. Committing my life to Jesus has never been more fulfilling and with Him by my side, I know the future is very bright.

I have been crowded with so many activities to do that I have forgotten to enjoy the good things life has to offer and I have decided to enjoy each and every passing day. This means cherishing the minutes of every single day and sharing this with my friends and families.

Some people forget to live life and they just try to go through each day as it comes by. I have decided that I don't want to be like these other people but to try and be myself and enjoy every day as it comes by.

Reflecting on my life so far and the things I have been through, I just realized that it has been God alone and tomorrow, I am celebrating my birthday and I must say, it has been a very wonderful journey.

So I urge each and every one to try and live every single minute of their lives.

40 QUICK TIPS FOR A BETTER LIFE

2012-08-05T07:52:00.002+01:00

"This is perhaps the longest humor section I’ve ever used,
but I thought it was wonderful. I’m not sure they are
exactly humor but they are stimulating and powerful. I
hope you enjoy them!

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk,
smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

3. Buy a DVR, then tape your late night shows and get more
sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following
statement, 'My purpose today is to __________.'

5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did last
year.

7. Make time to practice meditation, and prayer.
They provide us with fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the
age of 6.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and less
food that is manufactured or packaged in factories.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries,
wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and
let new energy flow into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, or issues of
the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control.
Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade
away, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and
dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the blues away.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

23. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what
their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In
five years, will this matter?'

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. Remember, God heals everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your
friends will. Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or
joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often. Or email them to death!

37. Each night, complete the following statements:
I am thankful for __________.
Today I accomplished __________.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and
you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride
through life so make the most of it.

40. Please share this with those you care about.

May your troubles be less,
May your blessings be more,
May nothing but happiness come through your door!" - from Dr Philip E Humbert

Contact him at:
www.philiphumbert.com or emailCoach@philiphumbert.com

Copyright (c) 2012, all rights reserved.
U.S. Library of Congress ISSN: 1529-059X

QUOTES TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED

2012-07-11T10:49:00.000+01:00

DESTINY IS NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE, IT IS A MATTER OF CHOICE. IT IS NOT A THING TO BE WAITED FOR, IT IS A THING TO BE ACHIEVED - JEREMY KITSON
DON'T BOTHER JUST TO BE BETTER THAN YOUR CONTEMPORARIES OR PREDECESSORS. TRY TO BE BETTER THAN YOURSELF - WILLIAM FAULKNER
EFFORTS AND COURAGE ARE NOT ENOUGH WITHOUT PURPOSE AND DIRECTION - HOVE
HIDE NOT YOUR TALENTS. THEY FOR USE WERE MADE. WHAT'S A SUNDIAL IN THE SHADE - BEN FRANKLIN
HOW WONDERFUL IT IS THAT NOBODY NEED WAIT A SINGLE MOMENT TO IMPROVE THE WORLD - ANNE FRANK
IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO RISK THE UNUSUAL, YOU WILL HAVE TO SETTLE FOR THE ORDINARY - JIM ROHN
IF YOU PUT OFF EVERYTHING TILL YOU ARE SURE OF IT, YOU WILL NEVER GET ANYTHING DONE
IT'S KIND OF FUN TO DO THE IMPOSSIBLE - WALT DISNEY
SUCCESS IS NOT MEASURED BY WHERE YOU ARE BUT THE DISTANCE YOU HAVE TRAVELED. HAPPINESS IS NOT A STATE TO ARRIVE AT BUT A MANNER OF ARRIVING
WHATEVER YOU CAN DO OR DREAM, YOU CAN BEGIN IT. BOLDNESS HAS GENIUS, POWER AND MAGIC IN IT. BEGIN IT NOW - GOETHE
WHEN YOU ARE GOING THROUGH HELL, JUST KEEP GOING - WINSTON CHURCHILL
5P'S OF SUCCESS - PRIOR PREPARATION PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE

PRAYER

2012-06-14T13:19:00.000+01:00

I saw this poem this morning and thought it was worth sharing:

POEM ABOUT PRAYER

My soul usually weeps and my heart always cries
When I think of the sorrow and grief,
That can come to a man who won’t even try
To kneel and ask God for relief.

We all have our pains and troubles to bear
Each minute of every day
And the Adversary’s the kind who’ll always be there
To tell us we needn’t pray.

He wants us to quit, to give up the ghost
To darken God’s shining ray
By making us think the battle is lost
And it’s God who darkened our day.

But, this I can say with all the strength of my soul
The Lord’s not the one who has moved
It’s just part of the way to put our names on the roll
Of those whom our God has approved.

We all must be tested some time in our life
So He’ll know if we really care
But He’ll never give us the pain or the strife
We have not the strength to bear.

So when the Adversary does come to lead you astray
Look to your God through prayer
And when you’ve survived the trials of the day
You’ll find He was always there.

-Rydman

Gotten from:

http://www.happypublishing.com/blog/a-poem-about-prayer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+AspireToSomethingHigher+(Aspire+Higher+Thought-of-the-Day)

Do have a wonderful day.

IT'S A NEW WEEK

2012-06-11T00:48:00.000+01:00

Hello dear readers, hope you had a wonderful week? This last week that passed must have left us with experiences we would never forget in a hurry. It was full of different reactions, gains, losses, memories to never forget in a hurry, goals that were both achieved and those that were not. I learnt something very important which is about FRIENDSHIP AND FRIENDLINESS. Friendship is one of the best things that can ever happen to any man for no man is an island. It entitles us to some benefits we would have never get. We should learn to set goals that would personally develop us. Well it's a new week to move on and try to achieve some of our goals we have or we would set. Try setting a goal about reading a book, learning a new skill, meeting a new person, try learn few bits of a language to communicate easier, visit a friend or try calling an old friend. The aim is not what we accomplish in the end but what we become in our journey of accomplishing our goals.
Personal development pays very much as I can tell you this. The process might not be very easy at the beginning but it surely pays at the end. You can never tell what you become along the way.

Why am I saying all this?

Because so many people fall victims of ignoring the issue of personal development which is not encouraging.
As we plan on how we prepare to spend this week, make an effort to develop your self personally. One of the motivational speakers I admire in the person of Late Jim Rohn talks about the issue of goal setting in simple terms.
So I urge you to make this conscious effort of goal setting. Do have a wonderful week ahead.
Written by: O.N.E

DREAMING BIG DREAMS

2012-06-07T09:15:00.001+01:00

Everything that you see in life today all started with the act of dreaming. Dreaming is essential to every individual if we want to live a better life. As we aspire to success, I urge each and every one to dream big dreams. So many people dream in life but fail to see their dreams turn into reality. We must make that conscious effort to make our dreams come to reality. The successful people you see today made an effort to see their dreams turn into reality. So many people who dream but fail to accomplish their dreams take them to the grave yard robbing humanity of so many good ideas. Myles Munroe, a preacher and motivator says that "the richest place on earth is the cemetery." Why then does he say this, because in the cemetery, you can find dreams that where never turned into enterprises, music, films, machines, and the list continues.
So many people are limited by their minds once they think of turning their dreams into reality. They look at their environment and people around them, and suddenly, the fear of failure springs up. Their mind tries to give them 1,001 reasons why their dreams can never turn into reality. It takes you and you only to overcome this great hurdle of failure.

What then must one do to overcome failure?

These are the steps you can take to overcome the fear of failure:

Pray about your dream and ask God to see you through
Write it down on a piece of paper or a book and make sure you come into contact with it every day
write down plans or steps you must take everyday to accomplish it no matter how small it may look
Listen to motivational messages and read stories about people who accomplished their dreams
Take action immediately and nature shall come to your aid
Don't be limited by the things you don't have. For all you need can be found when you make that conscious effort to find it.

In the 6th step above, I said you can find all you need within you. Watch this video and you would be amazed by what you can accomplish. Everything is with you.
Have a nice day

Quote of the day:
"IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT" by Walt Disney

THE JOY OF CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

2011-12-24T21:17:00.001+00:00

Oh, who can explain the joy that comes with Christmas? The joy of being with your family, with your friends, with your loved ones, the sick and less privileged in the society. I can bet that each and everyone enjoys Christmas in one way or the other. Christians celebrate Christmas as the birth of JESUS CHRIST. December is one of the best time in a year because it is worth celebrating. People do different things during this festive season. We buy Christmas gifts, send Christmas cards, visit friends and family, attend birthday parties of friends who are born in the month of December. We often get carried away in our celebrations that we often forget what Christmas is all about. This is not supposed to be so because we should not forget the reason for the season. Truly, even before Christmas approaches, we can smell it in the air because we see decorations here and there. People also sing carols which we hear while walking on the streets, shops reduce the prices of their goods to even make goods more affordable. We often get carried away that we forget about the less privileged in our society.
How then can we show those love during Christmas?

By buying cards: cards carry a special value, which can be found inside the card. There are cheap Christmas cards out there and does not eat into our budget.
By giving gifts for family and friends: a gift can be anything you know that has value and it does not have to be expensive.
By visiting the sick in the hospital and showing them some love and care
By calling old time friends on the phone. I bet you that it would be a surprise because they never expected that you would call.
By forgiving those who have done wrong to us in the past.
By paying someone a visit.

The list can go on and on. So, I urge you today to always remember those who can not celebrate Christmas and make them feel they are part of the society.

BELIEVING IN YOUR SELF

2011-12-21T18:27:00.000+00:00

The extent we go in life is based on the foundations of belief. Michael Korda puts it this way "in order to succeed, we must first believe that we can" People often ask, how then can we develop the habit of believing. I have discovered that our beliefs are influenced by the people around us. Therefore, people around us are important in killing or keeping our dreams alive and can help us in developing our beliefs. Our families can also influence what we believe in, especially our parents. Beliefs differ from one individual to another because we are all different. We often base our beliefs on many factors. One factor is education. Take for example; students have different beliefs which can be to aspire to the top of our class. Another example is in our work place. Many workers of labor believe they can rise to the highest position in their chosen field. To an extent, our beliefs are often true and it's also worth nothing that our beliefs are influenced by our environment & our present state of mind.

Our finances also affect our beliefs. A man struggling in poverty would always find it hard to belief in his inner ability and this might be because of his past failures or mistakes. But, his ability to overcome this obstacle would determine if he would succeed. It is not easy for one to believe in his self when faced with so many obstacles. Men who give up just when they are about to succeed gave up on what they believe in.

Also, our state of health can have an impact on our beliefs. A man who is on the verge of dying has little or no belief because all he thinks of is getting well.

Each individual is very unique and this has lead to humans having different beliefs. One thing is for certain, that each and everyone has different problems that affect their beliefs and our ability to overcome these obstacles is an important ingredient in our success.

So I urge you today, keep your beliefs alive and don't let them to die or fade away. NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF.

Norman Vincent Peale has said it all "believe in yourself! Have Faith in your abilities! Without a humble or reasonable confidence in your own powers you can not be successful or happy"

THE POWER OF DREAMS

2011-12-21T00:36:00.001+00:00

Walt Disney has said it all. Dreams give birth to ideas and ideas can be tangible when turned into reality. We have the power to turn our dreams into reality when we take action. Our inaction can kill our dreams. Think of it this way, the grave yard is full of dreams that were not turned into reality. Death is inevitable, so every one must die. Men would only be remembered for what they have done while on earth. Technology,businesses,major corporations to mention but a few, started with ideas. I would take one major example, the late CEO of apple, Steve Jobs. He started apple with his dreams which grew into an idea. He thought of technology which was impossible at that time. He would have discarded his ideas and said, what's the need. Instead, He chose to work on it. He experienced difficulty and failure along the way but he withstood every storm. Today, he is considered as one of the most successful CEO today and he has made technology what it is today. His products are being used globally like the ipad, iphone, mac, ipod touch, ipod classic. Impossibility has never been achieved but it does not mean that it can never be. Our ability to withstand every storm in our lives is very essential to our successful. Our success in life determines how we see ourselves and not how people sees us. Listen, there are critics out there in the world and our ability to ignore them, would determine our success. Everyday, we face criticism from our friends, our colleagues, and even our own family. We are often pushed to the wall but our ability to withstand these pressures, determines how far we go. So I ask of you today, that WE SHOULD LEARN HOW TO DREAM BIG. THINK BIG by Dr. Ben Carson is highly recommended and I think you should read it. A final quote,

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams

Eleanor Roosevelt

HABITS OF SUCCESS: THE POWER OF SETTING GOALS

2011-12-20T16:38:00.002+00:00

"I never knew an early-rising, hard-working, prudent man, careful of his earnings, and strictly honest who complained of bad luck." – Henry Ward Beecher

Is this statement true?

Yes, it is to a large extent. I have found out that, time and again, rising up is the key to success. Sleep has a profound effect on us and how we spend our time. So many people budget their money but not their time. This is a very bad habit because if we treat time the same way we treat money, we would find out that we would be successful. Sleep is very good and at the same time very bad. A preacher once said, that until we kill the flesh we would never succeed. If we control the way we sleep, we would have total control over our lives.

Successful people have many characteristics and one of them is setting goals. As we rise up every morning, we should set our goals because they define our day. Setting goal is a very easy skill to develop but at the same time, difficult to develop. One of my favorite motivational speaker and mentor, JIM ROHN points this out in his video. He was one of the few men who walked on the face of the earth until his passing away. I thank God for the life he lived while on earth.

Another of my favorite speaker Brian Tracy, shows the important steps in setting goals in his video.

Goals setting has to be an important ingredient if we want to be successful. Goals have many characteristics and one of them is that it has to be definite. You see, when our goals are definite, it sets our minds in one direction. It also helps us to block out any distractions. Think of it this way, if you set a ship to sail with a captain, it can never get to its destination. But if it has a captain, I bet you a hundred times, that it gets to its destination.

Another characteristic of setting goals is that we should set goals without limitations. This simply means that, we should set big goals and not small ones. If we set big goals, we are very happy when we accomplish them because they are difficult to attain but small goals are easy to accomplish and don't bring so much joy. For if we limit our selves, we can not discover our full potentials.

In conclusion, goal setting can be very simple but hard at the same time.

CAN BOOKS HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE

2011-12-20T02:57:00.000+00:00

Christopher Morley once said "When you give someone a book, you don't give him just paper, ink, and glue. You give him the possibility of a whole new life." Christopher has said it all. Books can have a positive influence on your life and can change your mind set forever. The amount of knowledge we have is equivalent to the amount of books we read provided that every other factors remain constant. This is true, and it is worthwhile to know that there are good & bad books. Provided we read the right books, I can bet you that our mindsets can change. There are so many books to read and add to our library. I can tell you that, it only takes determination to bend down and read. This is a very demanding skill to develop but I can boldly tell you that once this skill is developed, there is no going back. You would soon find out that this a very useful skill. We should put it upon our selves to read at least 2 books every month but you can read more. For those of us who are students, we should learn to read books that are based outside of our academics. I can tell you that it takes one to write for 20 years and another, to read what is written in 20 years in some few hours. Think of it this way, the writer gathers experiences from different people and painstakingly, writes his/ her book. You can tell that with this knowledge, you can learn from the different people he/ she has written about. A classical example is the book called, THINK AND GROW RICH by Napoleon HIll. He wrote this book for more than 20 years as he gathered information which is now found in the book. It can take you a few days to a month to read his book which contains about 290 pages. There are other books to choose from and I highly recommend these books:

UNLIMITED POWER - ANTHONY ROBBINS

THINK BIG - BEN CARSON

THE SEASONS OF LIFE - JIM ROHN

AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN - ANTHONY ROBBINS
THE RICHEST MAN IN BABYLON - GEORGE SAMUEL CLASON

WHAT'S THE ESSENCE OF LIVING

2011-12-19T16:35:00.001+00:00

We often find ourselves asking, what's the essence of living?

According to Encarta dictionaries, (2009) essence is defined as "the quality or nature of something that identifies it or makes it what it is" Therefore, I then ask, what defines our lives? There are so many answers to this question. To some people; it might be their attitude, some their money, some their social status, to some it might be their, some it might be their friends and families, and so much more.

As you can see, some people go through life trying to find their essence. Some may find it while others don't. I therefore ask of you today, to look inwards and find your essence in life.
People base their lives on material things which can not last forever and this is bad. You see, God has placed in each and everyone of us, to have a positive impact on peoples lives in many ways. The reward for doing this is eternal and your reward is in heaven. As privileged people walking on the face of the earth, we should touch the lives of many people during our time on earth. For I tell you, we would only be remembered by the things we have done and not by how many houses, cars, clothes that we have, or how many times we traveled in a year. As I conclude, I want you to take it upon your selves, to put a smile on people's face and not just our loved one this Christmas and as we do this, our reward is in heaven.

IT ALL STARTS THIS DAY

2011-12-19T15:44:00.000+00:00

Dear Viewer,

This is my first official post and I am thinking, this blog is going to require much time because I intend to take this to the next level. And with God by my side, the sky is just a starting point.