Do you understand what you are capable of doing? Do you know about those hidden talents and abilities that are dormant in you, screaming to be unleashed? Right! Do you know how to release and maximize your full potential? If you responded ‘yes’ to any one of those questions, cheer up because I’ve got good READ MORE
Here is how to make 2018 one of the best years (forget about New Year’s resolutions)
It’s that time of the year when everyone is composing New Year’s resolutions – “lose weight”, “secure a new job”, “spend more time with family and friends”, “make better financial decisions”, … and the list goes on. According to a research by the University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolution READ MORE
‘Tis the season… for what?
The ground is carpeted in snow, the streets are decorated with colourful lights, the stores are attracting a horde of shoppers with their mega promos and sales. Everyone seems caught up in the euphoria of the celebration, the gift exchange, and, of course, the wining and dining. I suppose that’s just what this season calls READ MORE
Think and Grow Rich
Have you ever heard the saying, “you are what you think” ? That’s another way of saying that you become what you think about most of the time. In other words, your dominant thoughts – whether positive or negative – can actually become your reality. This holds true in just about every area of life, READ MORE
Financial Fitness: The offense, defense, and playing field of personal finance
It is usually a great feeling being physically fit; carrying the ideal weight on and having a superb physique (especially six-pack abs for the guys). Your self-confidence will undoubtedly shoot up to the ceiling. In the same light, picture the feeling of being financially fit. I mean knowing how to accumulate wealth that you eventually READ MORE
Living Forward: A proven plan to stop drifting and get the life you want
It is very easy to drift and journey through life without purpose, direction, and concrete plans. And, in fact, the end result can be devastating. Even with a sense of purpose and direction, it can be tough balancing the different areas our lives (spiritual, career, social, family, finance, etc) in order to achieve a well-rounded READ MORE
Crushing that job interview – Part 3: After the interview
This article is the last of the 3-part series on “Crushing that job interview”. Part 1 focused on tips to consider before the interview and Part 2 revealed some nuggets for during the interview. This article, being Part 3, will deliver some tips to consider after the job interview. 1. Reflect on your performance: It READ MORE
Crushing that job interview – Part 2: During the interview
You’ve made it into the interview room. And sitting in front of you is the interviewer. So now what? First of, in case you missed the first part of the series on “Crushing that job interview”, be sure to visit Part 1. That said, here are some tips to consider during the interview: 1. Comport READ MORE
Crushing that job interview – Part 1: Before the interview
Are there right and wrong ways to prepare for a job interview? Maybe. Are there tips that can help you on your next job interview? Surely; and you can glean some if you read on. I have interviewed with a couple of companies; of those companies, some of the big guns include IBM, Google, Exxon READ MORE
The place of adversity
Sometime ago, a poll was conducted with the aim of ascertaining what the best university in the world was. When the poll result was announced, to the astonishment of many, the best university wasn’t Oxford, neither was it Cambridge nor the university you and I obtained a BSc from. The winning university was University of READ MORE