Tagself development

Education has no proxies

E

There is absolutely no effective case against formal schooling. The enormous value that formal education has brought to the world cannot be overstated. Wealth and power are universally associated with education, which may provide difficulty with what we believe to be payoffs. The ability to speak clearly and be understood comes from more than just within a class wall. It is an accumulated skill...

Lonesomeness

L

To be lonely is to experience a void. Something is missing. This emptiness affects our relationships, people, and careers. It might be a deep void at times, or it can be an awareness of the void—an awareness that something is missing. Everyone gets lonely at times in a large planet of 7 billion people. Everyone feels lonely at times, whether they are coupled, in a wonderful relationship, have...

The Silent Struggle: Consistency in the Absence of Applause.

T

Consistency, often perceived as a straightforward path to success, takes on a different hue when no one is clapping. We are in a world that often measures achievement by external validation, maintaining steadfast dedication without the reassurance of recognition, which can be a daunting task.The silent struggle that accompanies persistent effort in the absence of external encouragement is a...

Failure’s Gambit: A Catalyst for Risk-Taking

F

Failure is a word that often conjures negative emotions, but in the realm of success and growth, it has a paradoxical relationship with risk-taking. The more you fail, the more you want to take risks. This counterintuitive connection reveals the transformative power of failure and how it can fuel a relentless pursuit of innovation and achievement. One of the fundamental reasons behind this...

Mindset Shapes Everything

M

In the grand symphony of life, the most influential conductor is your mindset. It is the orchestra that plays the tune of your reality, guiding your actions and shaping your destiny. Whether you believe in the possibility of success or dwell in a realm of doubt, your mindset is the anchor to achieving your goals. A positive mindset is a cornerstone of personal and professional success. It is the...

BEING PURE

B

But I being pure, I have only my dreams.  I spread my dreams underneath your feet. I tried softly because you’ve threatened my dreams. I assume you’ve dream pressed it.    With struggle I rise as many times as I fall because I have always known that dreams are not what you see in your sleep alone, but that which does not let you sleep.  Though you’ve tried to make me see that...

Carpe Diem: Welcoming Life’s Fleeting Nature

C

In the busy journey of life, the reminder of our mortality can sometimes darken our hopes and daily pursuits. Oddly enough, embracing the unavoidable reality of the last curtain call, can propel us to live a more fulfilling and purposeful life. It is a paradox, where the acknowledgement of an end becomes a driving force for a vibrant existence.  However, this consciousness nudges us to prioritize...

Building Greatness: The Puzzle of Masterpieces 

B

Creating a masterpiece is a journey through varied fragments of creativity, dedication, and skill. It is like solving a complex puzzle where every piece has its unique place and significance in forming the grand picture of greatness. It is the amalgamation of various fragments, ideas, and nuances that breathe life into what might seem ordinary on its own.  I define greatness as doing the...

The Journey of Time our feet are yet to walk

T

Do you ever look around and wonder where time has gone?  You wonder how did I get so old?  and wonder what happened to your dreams, did they happen yet? and if they have happened, yay, I am so glad for you. And I hope you are happy. Are you happy though? Is there happiness to have at the end of all this? Would you tell us if we are walking a path where there’s some happiness at the end, or are...

LET LIFE FLOW, DON’T FORCE IT.

L

Just like the astronaut, floated out in space, surrounded by the endless darkness and silence of the cosmos, so was I,  on this fateful day, lost in thoughts, thinking about my life, how I will make mama proud, what have I not done to be successful yet it looks as though life is not fair to me, how will I eventually be a man and a man of my woman’s dream, series of pictures flying through...