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This Podcast offers a combination of books to help you Become a LEADER among your peers, face failure to Succeed, stand up for yourself and stop being pushed around, put yourself first and take care of yourself, build your dream business, and attain financial freedom and lastly become LEGENDARY and live your life fully.
Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires - EP 173
Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires: How to Achieve Financial Independence Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
1. Dream big dreams.
2. Develop a clear sense of direction-specific written goals that you focus on all the time.
3. See yourself as self-employed - take responsibility for your success - you're the boss of your own life.
4. Do what you love to do.
5. Commit to excellence.
6. Develop a workaholic mentality - Employ the 40+ formula: 40 hours per week for survival, everything over 40 hours is for success.
7. Dedicate yourself to lifelong learning.
8. Pay yourself first - 10% off the top for investment.
9. Learn every detail of your business.
10. Dedicate yourself to serving others - provide excellent customer service - your success in life will be in direct proportion to what you do after you do what you're expected to do.
11. Perfect honesty, integrity, and trust.
12. Set priorities on your activities - concentrate single-mindedly on one thing at a time.
13. Develop a reputation for speed and dependability.
14. Climb from peak to peak throughout your life and career - have a long-term view. Prepare for cycles and trends. The trendline will be onward and upward.
15. Self-discipline - delay gratification. Self-mastery, self-control, self-responsibility, self-direction.
16. Unlock your inborn creativity.
17. Get around the right people - build and maintain a network of high-quality relationships.
18. Take excellent care of your physical health - plan to live to at least 80 years old. Eat less, exercise more.
The 21 Success Secrets of Self-Made Millionaires: How to Achieve Financial Independence Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
(The Laws of Success Series) Brian Tracy (Author)
14:2906/10/2023
Big Thinkers Series - Michael Dell - Chairman And CEO, Dell Inc - EP 172
Michael Dell
Chairman And CEO, Dell
$70.1B
$148M (0.21%)
Real Time Net Worth
as of 10/4/23
#16 in the world today
About Michael Dell
• Michael Dell is chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, which formed in 2016 via Dell's $60 billion merger with computer storage giant EMC.
• In late 2018 Dell Technologies returned to public markets through a complicated financial restructuring.
• Dell's cloud software arm, VMware, spun off in 2021; Microchip firm Broadcom is now in a $61 billion deal to buy it, pending regulatory approval.
• Much of Dell's fortune lies in his private investment firm DFO Management, which has stakes in hotels and invests in liquid corporate credit.
• In 2017, Dell donated $1 billion to his foundation, which focuses on child poverty; it makes both impact investments and charitable donations.
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10 Tips To Becoming Unstoppable - EP 171
Becoming Unstoppable
The first key to becoming unstoppable is becoming aware of your self-imposed limitations and then breaking them.
The second key to becoming unstoppable is developing a mindset that can handle anything life throws at you, including failure.
Here are 10 Tips to Becoming Unstoppable
1. Do what successful people do — and stop doing what they don’t
2. Look for opportunities
3. Be a creator, not a replicator
4. Stop focusing on the ‘why’ and start focusing on the ‘how.’
5. Know what success is — and isn’t
6. Stop taking yourself so seriously
7. Have a clear purpose
8. Manage your mindset; you can’t control everything
9. Start with what you can control; work your way up to what you can’t
10. Always think positively; don’t be afraid to take risks
Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or cannot do. Only you can make that decision. There are always new opportunities out there for those willing to look, although sometimes the
answers will be right in front of you all along. The key is never to give up until you do find an answer — if not, perhaps it’s time to take a step back and think before moving forward again. The main thing is not to get discouraged.
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Chase Failure – And Kickstart Your Life - EP 170
Ryan Leak Describes Why Embracing Failure Is An Important Experience To Master
Chasing Failure will help you remove every excuse for not pursuing the life you want to live, and that failure may just be the quickest way to success. Includes audiobook-exclusive behind-the-scenes content after each chapter!
We all have something we’d love to do, but often our fear of failure outweighs the potential of our destiny. But what if we found out that failure could actually help us succeed?
Ryan has a message of hope: Failure is right around the corner, so be brave enough to chase it! The good life is on the other side, and as he says, “God promises to be with you always, even through the failure.”
By blending personal stories, get-up-and-go encouragement, and practical step-by-step advice, Ryan Leak will show you how chasing failure could be the quickest way to success.
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You will learn about being a LEADER among your peers.
You will Learn About Facing Failure to succeed
You will learn about standing up for yourself and stop being pushed around
You learn about putting yourself first and taking care of yourself
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Big Thinkers Series - Michael Bloomberg - A Self-Made Multi-Billionaire - EP 169
Michael Bloomberg CEO, Bloomberg$96.3BReal Time Net Worth as of 9/27/23#10 in the world today
About Michael Bloomberg
Michael Bloomberg cofounded the financial information and media company Bloomberg LP in 1981.
He put in the seed funding for the company and now owns 88% of the business, which has estimated revenues north of $12 billion.
Bloomberg got his start on Wall Street in 1966 with an entry-level job at investment bank Salomon Brothers. He was fired 15 years later.
A major philanthropist, he has donated more than $12.7 billion to gun control, climate change, and other causes.
He announced a run for president in November 2019 but dropped out in March 2020 and pumped hundreds of millions of dollars into defeating Donald Trump in 2020.
The mayor of New York City for 12 years, Bloomberg is one of just four individuals to have served that long.
25:3727/09/2023
30 Words of Wisdom To Live By - EP 168
Here are 30 of the wisest truths, if you can make them part of your daily life and never forget them, you are well on your way to cultivating a life that you have always wanted.
08:0224/09/2023
Believe in Yourself and Create Your own Sunshine - EP 167
Believe in yourself & create your own sunshine
You are stronger than that voice inside your head telling you ‘you can’t’ or ‘you’re not good enough.’
It’s not always easy, but sometimes you need to shut down that over-criticizing voice because, let’s face it, that voice is a liar. Let go of the need to be perfect.
It is challenging, and it takes time. Try to be yourself and let your thoughts flow naturally. You deserve your love and respect. Speak to yourself with kindness.
Build yourself up. Be able to reflect and assess without tearing yourself down. You are stronger than that mean voice; never let it make you forget that!
08:5724/09/2023
Kintsukuroi - The Beauty of The Broken Pieces - EPI 166
Kintsukuroi: The Beauty of Broken PiecesThe Centuries-Old Japanese Tradition of Mending Broken Ceramics with GoldThe Japanese art principle that teaches us how to work with failure a favorite cup or plate, people sometimes crack. We may even break.
Obviously, we cannot and ought not throw ourselves away when this happens. Instead, we can relish the blemishes and learn to turn these scars into art—like kintsugi (金継ぎ), an ancient Japanese practice that beautifies broken pottery.
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Chilax - You Are Exactly Where You Need to Be - S2 - EPI - 165
“Everything is unfolding exactly as it should. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be.”
Whether you're setting out to rediscover yourself, find your passion, build a business, create a fulfilling relationship, or everything in between, this is a journey. It takes time, patience, trial and error, exploration and experimentation.
Right here. Right now. You are exactly where you need to be.
01:0021/09/2023
Big Thinkers Series - Mukesh Ambani - The Richest Man in India - S2 - EPI - 164
Mukesh AmbaniFounder And Chairman, Reliance Industries$94.5BReal Time Net Worth as of 9/19/23 #12 in the world today
About Mukesh Ambani
Mukesh Ambani chairs and runs $110 billion (revenue) Reliance Industries, which has interests in petrochemicals, oil and gas, telecom and retail.
Reliance was founded by his late father Dhirubhai Ambani, a yarn trader, in 1966 as a small textile manufacturer. After his father's death in 2002, Ambani and his younger sibling Anil divvied up the family empire.
Reliance's telecom and broadband service Jio has close to 450 million subscribers. In August 2023, Reliance listed its finance arm, Jio Financial Services.
Ambani is pivoting Reliance into green energy. The company will be investing $80 billion over the next 10-15 years on renewable energy and building a new complex next to its refinery.
Ambani's three children joined the board of Reliance in August 2023. Son Akash heads Jio; daughter Isha oversees retail and financial services; and younger son Anant is in the energy business
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Every Leader MUST Know This - S2-EPI-163
**𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐒**1. A leader is a servant to all. If you don't have the heart to serve others without looking for a reward, you are not yet a leader.**2. If you can't withstand criticism and can't withstand and survive the havoc of hate speech, you are not yet a leader.**3. If you don't have the power of forgiving and forgetting, you are not yet a leader.* *4. If you stop doing good because nobody recognizes your kind gesture, you are not yet a leader.*
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Identify the One Thing You Were Born to Do - S2 - EPI - 162
3 Key Questions That Will Help You Identify Your Gift
“Your whole life will have new meaning and direction when you recognize your gift and decide upon the most valuable way to use it.” Steve Harvey, Act Like a Success, Think Like A Success
If you’re not sure what your gift is, ask yourself these three questions:
• What can I do that I’m best at, with little effort on my part?
• What is the one thing that other people associate with me?
• I’ve listened to others connect this gift with me, so how have I used it?
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Big Thinkers Series - Carlos Slim : The Billionaire Who Owns Mexico S2-EPI - 161
Carlos Slim Helu & family honorary Chairman, América Móvil $92.2B$20M (0.02%)
Real-Time Net Worth as of 9/8/23#13 in the world today
About Carlos Slim Helu & family
Mexico's richest person, Carlos Slim Helú and his family control América Móvil, Latin America's biggest mobile telecom firm.
With foreign telecom partners, Slim bought a stake in Telmex, Mexico's only phone company, in 1990. Telmex is now part of América Móvil.
He also owns stakes in Mexican construction, consumer goods, mining and real estate companies. He previously held a 17% stake in The New York Times.
His son-in-law Fernando Romero designed the Soumaya Museum in Mexico City, home to Slim's extensive, eclectic art collection.
Slim and his family own 79% of Grupo Carso, one of Latin America's largest conglomerates.
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5 Truths To Living The Limitless Life - S2 - EPI - 160
What is a limitless life?
A limitless life is one where you live according to your values and you achieve all your goals which are set by you. Not by society or individuals around you.
Imagine living a life where you act, think, and live according to your true ideals and towards your meaningful goals. That is the only way to achieve the real goal of this human life.
Once we remove the limits we place upon ourselves, we will see the real purpose of our existence and act based on that.
5 timeless truths or principles that will help us design a limitless life.
1. This life comes with an expiry date 2. The "MONEY" in your bank doesn’t “really” matter 3. Health is your prime resource4. People’s opinions about you really don’t matter 5. Your happiness is your responsibility
19:5904/09/2023
Become Bulletproof - Protect Yourself, Read People and Live Fearlessly - S2 - EPI - 159
Becoming Bulletproof means transforming yourself into a stronger, more confident, and more powerful person. Evy Poumpouras - former Secret Service agent to three presidents and one of only five women to receive the Medal of Valor - demonstrates how we can overcome our everyday fears, have difficult conversations, know who to trust and who might not have our best interests at heart, influence situations, and prepare for the unexpected.
When you have become bulletproof, you are your best, most courageous, and most potent version of yourself. Poumpouras shows us that ultimately true strength is found in the mind, not the body.
Critical Lessons from the Book
Lesson 1: People lie, don't let it affect you more than it should.
Everyone lies, and we lie pretty often. So, we should learn to take people's lies less personally because that way, we can easily read people.
Lesson 2: Dress Confidently.Lesson
Your clothing can have a powerful impact on how others perceive you, so always consider your audience when picking out your wardrobe.
3: Command respect, don't demand it.
Influence and respect are garnered organically. Demanding respect is often tacky and will get you the opposite reaction. Carry yourself with respect. Respect others and you will find yourself a respected and honoured person.
Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly by Evy Poumpouras and Simon & Schuster Audio
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=become+bulletproof&hvadid=474279249055&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001844&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9286817799782927135&hvtargid=kwd-961681043404&hydadcr=27861_11861888&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_2ggog0sya7_e
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Big Thinkers Series - Sergey Brin - Co-founder of Google S2-EPI - 158
Sergey Brin
Cofounder And Board Member, Alphabet
$104.4B
$136M (0.13%)
Real Time Net Worth
as of 8/25/23
#8 in the world today
About Sergey Brin
• Sergey Brin stepped down as president of Alphabet, parent company of Google, in December 2019 but remains a board member and a controlling shareholder.
• Brin moved to the U.S. from Russia when he was 6 years old in the wake of anti-Semitism against his family.
• He cofounded Google with Larry Page in 1998 after the two met at Stanford University while studying for advanced degrees in computer science.
• Google went public in 2004 and began trading as Alphabet, a newly created parent company, in 2015.
• Brin is reportedly funding a high-tech airship project.
01:04:3625/08/2023
Transform Yourself With This Affirmations - S2EP - 157
I am successful.
I am confident.
I am powerful.
I am strong.
I am getting better and better every day.
All I need is within me right now.
I wake up motivated.
I am an unstoppable force of nature.
I am a living, breathing example of motivation.
I am living with abundance.
I am having a positive and inspiring impact on the people I come into contact with.
I am inspiring people through my work.
I’m rising above the thoughts that are trying to make me angry or afraid.
Today is a phenomenal day.
I am turning DOWN the volume of negativity in my life, while simultaneously turning UP the volume of positivity.
I am filled with focus.
I am not pushed by my problems; I am led by my dreams.
I am grateful for everything I have in my life.
I am independent and self-sufficient.
I can be whatever I want to be.
I am not defined my by past; I am driven by my future.
I use obstacles to motivate me to learn and grow.
Today will be a productive day.
I am intelligent and focused.
I feel more grateful each day.
I am getting healthier every day.
Each and every day, I am getting closer to achieving my goals.
Through the power of my thoughts and words, incredible transformations are happening in me and within my life right now.
I am constantly growing and evolving into a better person.
I’m freeing myself from all destructive doubt and fear.
I accept myself for who I am and create peace, power and confidence of mind and of heart.
I am going to forgive myself and free myself. I deserve to forgive and be forgiven.
I am healing and strengthening every day.
I’ve made it through hard times before, and I’ve come out stronger and better because of them. I’m going to make it through this.
I do not waste away a single day of my life. I squeeze every ounce of value out of each of my days on this planet—today, tomorrow, and everyday.
I must remember the incredible power I possess within me to achieve anything I desire.
I do not engage with people who try to penetrate my mind with unhelpful thoughts and ideas—I walk away when a person or a situation isn’t healthy for me.
I belong in this world; there are people that care about me and my worth.
My past might be ugly, but I am still beautiful.
I have made mistakes, but I will not let them define me.
My soul radiates from the inside and warms the souls of others.
I don’t compare myself to others. The only person I compare myself to is the person I was yesterday. And as long as the person I am today is even the tiniest bit better than the person I was yesterday—I’m meeting my own definition of success.
Note to self: I am going to make you so proud.
I finish what matters and let go of what does not.
I feed my spirit. I train my body. I focus my mind. This is my time.
My life has meaning. What I do has meaning. My actions are meaningful and inspiring.
What I have done today was the best I was able to do today. And for that, I am thankful.
One small positive thought in the morning can change my whole day. So, today I rise with a powerful thought to set the tone and allow success to reverberate through every moment of my day.
I set goals and go after them with all the determination I can muster. When I do this, my own skills and talents will take me to places that amaze me.
Happiness is a choice, and today I choose to be happy.
https://www.lifehack.org/863537/self-affirmation
07:0822/08/2023
Start Doing This For Yourself - S2EPI - 156
Many of us put our happiness and dreams on hold for another day, when the truth is life is happening right now. If you want to make positive changes, today is the day. Want to know where to begin? Here are 30 things to start doing for yourself.
1. Create a vision for your life.
Get clear on your purpose, what drives you and what you desire for your love life, relationships, career, finances, lifestyle, wellbeing and personal growth.
2. Meditate daily.
Your investment of a few minutes of time will come back to you tenfold in the form of increased insight, inner peace, creativity and compassion.
3. Treat your body well.
It is your home on this earth so nourish it with water, whole foods, walks, yoga and exercise.
4. Listen to your heart and intuition.
Your heart is the key to your life purpose and it will provide you with wisdom and guidance that your thinking mind cannot comprehend.
5. Mix up your routine.
Don't live the same year 85 times and call it a life -- try a new route, coffee shop, walking trail, hobby, activity, city or career.
6. Get clear on your values.
Your deep underlying motivators like freedom, creativity, wisdom, abundance, vitality, connection and authenticity -- and start basing your life around them.
7. Make time for joy and pleasure.
Write a list of all the things that make you come alive and do them weekly -- the whole world will benefit from your light and joy.
8. Pause throughout the day.
Take your attention away from the circling thoughts and worries in your head and connect with the sights, sounds, smells, textures and beauty of life surrounding you.
9. Get comfortable being you.
You were made by the Universe for a reason and you are a one-of-a-kind. Own who you are.
10. Create rituals.
Whether it's a morning prayer, evening book or weekend brunch, rituals can help you incorporate your values into your life.
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Big Thinkers Series - Steve Ballmer - S2EPI - 155
Steve Ballmer Owner, Los Angeles Clippers $99.8B$551M (0.55%)Real Time Net Worth as of 8/15/23#10 in the world today
About Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer is the high-wattage former CEO of Microsoft, who led the company from 2000 to 2014.
He joined Microsoft in 1980 as employee No. 30 after dropping out of Stanford's MBA program.
Ballmer oversaw Microsoft after the first dot-com crash and through efforts to catch up to Google in search capabilities and Apple in mobile phones.
The same year he retired from Microsoft he bought the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion.
He has ramped up his philanthropy since 2014, putting over $2 billion into a donor-advised fund, with a focus on economic mobility.
In 2022, he and his wife Connie donated some $425 million to the University of Oregon to create an institute aimed at the behavioral and mental health needs of children in the state.
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Cures For The Nice Guy Syndrome - S2EPI - 154
In No More Mr. Nice Guy (2000) Robert Glover analyzes the personality and psychology of “nice guys”.The core message is those nice guys aren’t really nice but are instead doormats who are nice out of fear of being assertive. Robert seeks to provide readers with advice and solutions to become a more assertive and higher-power man.
10 Traits of Nice Guys
Most people have one or two of these traits, but nice guys have most of them:
1. Givers
2. Caretaker
3. Seek approval from others (especially from women)
4. Conflict-avoidant
5. Seek the right way to do things
6. Try to be perfect and avoid mistakes (so people don’t think they’re bad)
7. Repress their feelings
8. Want to be different from their fathers
9. They’re more comfortable being with women
10. They exert tremendous effort to make their partners happy.
The Two Types of Nice Guys
There are two types of nice guys:
1. Those who think they are bad and need to correct themselves
2. Those who think they are so good, lie to themselves to keep their self-image.
The former had a troubled and rebellious childhood and now he feels like he needs to make up for it.The latter was the good boy of the family and he stays that way to keep his social identity and his self-identity.
Glover recommends these steps to overcome the Mr. Nice Guy syndrome:
1. Force yourself to enforce your boundaries
2. Learn to please yourself first
3. Cut porn and learn to have sex for the sake of it
4. Face your fears
5. Repeat positive mantras
6. Eat well
7. Do sport
8. Spend more time with men
Nice guys cannot have intimate relationships.
Why?
Because intimate relationships require people to look within themselves and open up about who they really are.
But nice guys are always wearing a mask and always hiding their true selves. That makes their relationships unauthentic.
8 Steps to Overcome The “Mr. Nice Guy Syndrome” Nice Guys Don’t Have Intimate Relationships
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Big Thinkers Series - Larry Page - S2 - EPI - 153
Larry Page Cofounder And Board Member, Alphabet $111.1B$1.4B (1.32%)Real Time Net Worth as of 8/10/23#7 in the world today
About Larry Page
Larry Page stepped down as CEO of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, in 2019 but remains a board member and a controlling shareholder.
He cofounded Google in 1998 with fellow Stanford Ph.D. student Sergey Brin.
With Brin, Page invented Google's PageRank algorithm, which powers the search engine.
Page was CEO until 2001, when Eric Schmidt took over, and then from 2011 until 2015, when he became CEO of Google's new parent firm Alphabet.
He is a founding investor in space exploration company Planetary Resources and is also funding "flying car" startups Kitty Hawk and Opener.
59:3010/08/2023
Escape The Victimhood Mentality - S2 EPI - 152
Choosing To Be A Victim
A victim mentality is something we learn and acquire. However, no one was born feeling like a victim. In other words, we can choose to break out of such a mindset and stop victimizing ourselves.
"It’s not my fault." Someone who acts from a place of victimhood claims things that happen to them are the fault of someone or something other than themselves. It might be the fault of their partner, family, co-worker, friend, or "the way the world is." They frequently complain about the bad things that happen in their lives. They are reluctant to take personal responsibility, asserting that the circumstances aren’t in their control.
Signs You Have a Victimhood Mindset
It’s normal to be unsatisfied in some parts of your life. But it’s important to look at the bigger picture. If you notice similar patterns across different areas of your life, you might have a victim mentality.
The first step to solving a problem is to identify and acknowledge it. Look for these signs in yourself to see if you might have adopted a victim mentality:
You blame others for the way your life is
You truly think life is against you
You have trouble coping with problems in your life and feel powerless against them
You feel stuck in life and approach things with a negative attitude
You feel attacked when someone tries to offer helpful feedback
Feeling bad for yourself gives you relief or pleasure
You attract people who blame others and complain about their life
It’s difficult for you to examine yourself and make changes
Escape The Victimhood Mindset
Victim mentality is learned behavior.
In other words, it’s not something you’re born with. It's something you learn in a social environment. It could be learned from family members or the result of trauma. However, you have the power to overcome it.
Take the first steps in the following ways.
Take responsibility. You are the only one who controls your actions. You might not be able to control others, but you control how you react to them. You control who you spend your time with, and where. Realize your potential and get in the driver’s seat of your life.
Self-care and compassion. Victim mentalities are subconsciously adopted as a way to cope, often from past trauma. Be compassionate to yourself in your recovery. Practice self-care and self-love. Journaling can be a helpful tool to work through your feelings.
Start saying no. You can say no to something you don’t want to do. It’s okay. Even if other people feel you are letting them down, take care of your energy and prioritize yourself.
Educate yourself. Read books about the victim mentality and how it affects your life. Consider seeking therapy. The more you educate yourself on the topic, the more likely you are to stay on track with your recovery and avoid going back to your old way of thinking.
What Does a Victim Mentality Mean?
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Embrace the Unknown And Transform Your Life - S2EPI - 151
Ways you can embrace the unknown
Here are some ideas on how to stretch your comfort zone little by little.
Stop overthinking and overplanning
The next time you have a decision to make, embrace the unknown and do not try to predict your distant future. Stick with the immediate facts and choices.
Learn to live in the present moment
Live in the now. We cannot change the past. We cannot predict the future. we are missing out on the only thing we do have – the present moment.
Indulge in spur-of-the-moment experiences
Do not compare your past experiences with what is happening right now.
Switch fear for curiosity
when you decide to be curious about what happens next, you will learn to embrace the unknown and uncertainty and, at the same time, help other beneficial psychological processes to evolve freely.
Exercise gratitude
When you develop the habit of being grateful, you also learn to notice how every situation brings something to be thankful for. Such a skill will help you embrace the unknown because you know that every cloud has a silver lining.
11:0404/08/2023
Big Thinkers Series - Warren Buffett - Getting Rich Is Super Easy - S2EPI - 150
Big Thinkers Series - Warren Buffett - Getting Rich Is Super Easy
Warren Buffett CEO, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (Cl A)$117.7B$251M (0.21%)Real Time Net Worth as of 8/1/23#6 in the world today
About Warren Buffett
Known as the "Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time.
Buffett runs Berkshire Hathaway, which owns dozens of companies, including insurer Geico, battery maker Duracell and restaurant chain Dairy Queen.
The son of a U.S. congressman, he first bought stock at age 11 and first filed taxes at age 13.
He has promised to donate over 99% of his wealth. So far he has given more than $51 billion, mostly to the Gates Foundation and his kids' foundations.
In 2010, he and Bill Gates launched the Giving Pledge, asking billionaires to commit to donating at least half of their wealth to charitable causes.
01:36:0702/08/2023
The 3 Hobbies You Should Focus On - S2EPI - 149
The3 hobbies are: One to keep you creative, one to keep you fit, and one to make you money
One to stay creative.
Ways to Become a More Creative Person
Draw, paint, doodle, watercolor. ...
Do something physical. ...
Start a YouTube Channel.
Watch a TED talk or listen to a podcast. ...
Generate way more ideas than you think you actually need. ...
Make time for play. ...
Journal. ...
Try a new recipe.
One to keep you in shape.
Healthy movement may include walking, sports, dancing, yoga, running, or other activities you enjoy. Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet with many fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
One to make you money.
15 Successful Strategies to Make Money Online in 2023
https://time.com/personal-finance/article/how-to-make-money-online/
Become a rideshare driver. ...
2. Make deliveries. ...
Pet sit. ...
Sell clothes and accessories online. ...
Sell unused gift cards. ...
Take surveys. ...
Trade in old electronics. ...
Host a yard sale.
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Big Thinkers - Robert F. Smith - S2EPI- 148
Robert F. SmithThe richest Black American is Robert F. Smith, who founded Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm that invests in software companies. Smith grew up in Denver and worked as a chemical engineer before earning his MBA. He started Vista Equity Partners in 2000, and it has posted annual returns of 30% every year.
Robert F. SmithInvestor$8B Real Time Net Worth as of 7/25/23#285 in the world today
About Robert F. Smith
Robert F. Smith founded the private equity firm Vista Equity Partners in 2000. It focuses exclusively on investing in software companies.
With $96 billion in assets, Vista is one of the best-performing private equity firms, posting annualized returns of 31% since inception.
In October 2020, Smith entered into an agreement with the DOJ and IRS, agreeing to pay $139 million for his role in a tax evasion scheme.
As a college student, Smith secured an internship at Bell Labs after calling the company every week for five months.
An engineer by training, he worked at Kraft Foods and Goodyear Tire before getting his MBA at Columbia University.
During a commencement speech, Smith vowed to wipe out the student debt of the entire 2019 graduating class of Morehouse College.
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Become Legendary: The Lion Amongst The Sheep's - S2EPI - 147
Become Legendary: The Lion Amongst The Sheep's
ALPHA MALE BIBLE
THE ALPHA MALE BIBLE book discusses what an alpha male is and provides lots of tips and strategies on how to become an alpha male. In order to be an alpha male you need to have a strong sense of who you want to be and why you want to do so.
There are many traits of an alpha male including confidence, leadership, charm, assertiveness, honesty, responsibility, respect, purpose, calmness, consideration for others, and more.
You want to have self-discipline, be willing and ready to grow and build a confident mindset, practice self-awareness, believe in yourself, and more.
It’s a great book if you are looking to build your confidence, find your purpose, and live out your goals.
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Big Thinkers - Clay Christensen - S2EPI - 146
Clayton Christensen
Clayton Magleby Christensen (April 6, 1952 – January 23, 2020) was an American academic and business consultant who developed the theory of "disruptive innovation", which has been called the most influential business idea of the early 21st century. Christensen introduced "disruption" in his 1997 book The Innovator's Dilemma, and it led The Economist to term him "the most influential management thinker of his time." He served as the Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School (HBS), and was also a leader and writer in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). One of the founders of the Jobs to Be Done development methodology.
Christensen was also a co-founder of Rose Park Advisors, a venture capital firm, and Innosight, a management consulting and investment firm specializing in innovation.
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Shake Off Your Problems - S2EPI - 145
Don’t choose to live with your problem. Just shake off your problems and stand on them and step up in life after learning from them. Every bad experience is new learning. So get the positives out of it and work towards your goals.
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Giving More Than You Take - S2EPI - 144
Smile more than you cry, Give more than you take, and Love more than you Hate.
Drake
Give More Than You Take
When you make that decision to leap into giving with great care and effort, life often rewards you in unforeseen ways. People you barely know might show up for you when you need it most, your friends tell you how incredibly appreciative they are to have you in their life, and the world starts to look a little more like the kind, generous one you set out to create.
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Big Thinkers - Larry Ellison - CTO And Founder - Oracle - S2EPI - 143
Larry EllisonCTO And Founder, Oracle$145.1B$545M (0.38%)Real Time Net Worthas of 7/11/23#4 in the world today
About Larry Ellison
Larry Ellison is chairman, chief technology officer, and cofounder of software giant Oracle, of which he owns about 35%.
He gave up the Oracle CEO role in 2014 after 37 years at the helm.
Oracle has grown in part through steady acquisitions of software companies: the biggest was $28.3 billion for electronic health records company Cerner in 2021.
In 2020, Ellison moved permanently to the Hawaiian island Lanai, which he bought nearly all of in 2012 for $300 million.
Ellison sat on Tesla's board from December 2018 to August 2022. He still owns about 15 million shares in the electric carmaker.
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5 Things to Stop Doing Today - S2EP - 142
5 things to stop doing right now
Therefore, it is wise to look at what you should stop doing to not drive yourself to an unfamiliar place.
#1 Stop trying to please everyone. ...
#2 Stop looking to others for happiness. ...
#3 Stop trying to be someone you're not. ...
#4 Stop comparing yourself to others. ...
#5 Stop dwelling on your past mistakes.
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7 Tips to Politely Say, “No” S2EPI - 141
7 Tips to Help You Learn to Politely Say, “No”
Have you ever had someone ask you to do something and you wanted to say “no”, but you blurted out “yes” instead?
If so, you’re not alone. Many people have a tough time saying “no”.
7 Tips to Help You Say "No."
1. How to say “no” when someone asks to borrow money from you.
“Oh, I’m really sorry, but I made a decision a while ago never to lend money to others.”
2. When a coworker asks you to give money toward a gift for the boss or coworker.
“I’d love to, but I haven’t gotten the chance to get to know them very well. I will wish them well the next time I see them.”
“I’m not currently spending any extra money on anything. I’m on a strict budget.”
3. A friend, spouse, or boss asks you to do something for them, but you are already swamped to the max.
“I just can’t. My plate is incredibly full and ready to flow over. If it’s a dire need, let me see if I can rearrange my schedule, but I think someone else may be able to help you out faster.”
4. Someone asks you to go out to dinner, to a party, or another function and you simply don’t want to go.
“Oh, I’m sorry but I’ve already got a commitment during that time.”
“Thank you so much for the invite, but I’m going to have to decline.”
5. Someone asks you to be on their committee or team and you don’t want to.
“I’m not in a position where I can freely volunteer right now, but I’m sure you’ll be able to find someone who is willing.”
6. Someone asks you out on a date and you’re not interested in dating anyone.
“That’s very nice of you to ask, but I’m not in a place in life where I want to date anyone. I’m taking some “me” time, but thank you anyway.”
7. You’re asked to perform a job that you have no desire to do.
“I wish I could, but I can’t take on one more commitment right now.”
“I really don’t think I’m the right person for that.”
It’s Ok to Say “No”
Memorize some of these ways to say “no”, so the next time you’re in a position where you want to decline, you’ll know exactly what to say.
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BIG Thinkers - Aliko Dangote - S2EPI - 140
Aliko Dangote retains the title of Africa's richest man.
Aliko Dangote remains Africa's richest person, with a net worth of $15.6 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Dangote's success stems from his conglomerate, Dangote Industries, which includes Africa's largest cement producer, Dangote Cement, and other ventures.
Through the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Dangote has made significant philanthropic contributions, including a recent $1.25 billion endowment.
Aliko Dangote, the visionary President of Dangote Group, has once again emerged as Africa's wealthiest individual, boasting a remarkable net worth of $15.6 billion, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI).
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100 Quotes That Will Change Your life - S2EPI - 139
This book is a collection of 100 thought-provoking quotes that will motivate you to change your life!It contains quotes from the most popular personalities around the world.
These quotes will help:
In increasing your motivation
In making your life 10x better
Changing the way you live
10 famous Quotes on the Road to Success.
"The road to success is always under construction." - Lily Tomlin
"I'm not a self-made man. I've had a lot of help." - Stan Lee
"If you don't build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs." -Tony Gaskins
"You've got to be in it to win it." -Tony Robbins
"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm." -Winston Churchill
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing. That's why we recommend it daily." -Zig Ziglar
"If you want to make your dreams come true, the first thing you have to do is wake up." -J.M. Power
"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." -Franklin D. Roosevelt
"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated." -Maya Angelou
"Be persistent and never give up hope." -George Lucas
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BIG Thinkers - Bill Gates - S2EPI - 138
Bill GatesCochair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation$117.9B$983M (0.84%)Real Time Net Worthas of 6/27/23#5 in the world today
About Bill Gates
Bill Gates turned his fortune from software firm Microsoft into diversified holdings including investments in zero-carbon energy.
In May 2021, Bill and Melinda Gates each announced on Twitter they were ending their marriage after 27 years. They still co-chair the charitable Gates Foundation.
Gates, who cofounded Microsoft with Paul Allen (d. 2018) in 1975, transferred at least $6 billion worth of shares in public companies to Melinda as part of the divorce settlement.
As of March 2020, when Gates stepped down from the Microsoft board, he owned about 1.3% of the software and computing company's shares.
He has invested in dozens of companies including Republic Services and Deere & Co., and is one of the largest owners of farmland in the U.S.
To date, Gates has donated more than $59 billion to the Gates Foundation, including a $20 billion gift announced in July 2022. Most of his early donations were gifts of Microsoft stock.
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Thinking Like A CEO - S2EPI - 137
You don’t need to be a CEO to become successful – thinking like a CEO is a mindset that can help you become someone powerful. Why not start today and execute the traits we shared? Even though being a CEO might not be your aspired work, you can try to be yourselves CEO, and start building your career path and your business.
A Successful CEO’s Cognitive Ability & Actions
1. Think bigger:
Being on the highest ladder of the company, you might have to view things in a broader way. You will think more thoroughly and carefully since every decision might impact the company drastically.
2. Think twice before you talk:
Your words are valued yet magnified by your team. If you said something you did not mean, it’s hard to recover the damage.
3. Plan for the future:
Have you thought about your short-term plan and long-term plan? Think about what are the goals and how you can achieve them.
4. Constant Improvement:
Keep improving your professional knowledge, keep learning, and keep expanding your network – never stop bettering yourself.
5. Teamwork:
You have a group of people you can work with. People say the employees are the most valuable asset of the company. Teamwork can be more powerful than a one-man endeavor.
6. Execute leadership:
Lead and manage your team in a way that maximizes the potential of the company. Utilize the resources efficiently and effectively.
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BIG Thinkers - Mark Zuckerberg - S2EPI - 136
PROFILE
Mark Zuckerberg
Cofounder, Meta Platforms
$99.4B
$292M (0.29%)
Real-Time Net Worth
as of 6/20/23#10 in the world today
Zuckerberg started Facebook at Harvard in 2004 at the age of 19 for students to match names with photos of classmates.
He took Facebook public in May 2012; he now owns about 13% of the company's stock.
Facebook changed its name to Meta in November 2021 to shift the company's focus to the metaverse.
In June 2021, a judge dismissed antitrust cases brought by states and the federal government, which could have forced Facebook to sell off Instagram and WhatsApp.
In December 2015, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, pledged to give away 99% of their Facebook stake over their lifetimes.
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The 52 Things Kids Need from Their Father - S2EPI-135
52 Things Kids Need from a DadWhat Fathers Can Do to Make a Lifelong Difference
To help Them Beat The Odds
To Stop and Catch the Fireflies
To Count the Train Cars
To Start a File Folder with their names
To Kneel or Stand by their bed and pray for them
To Catch Them in a Lie
To tell them the Hampter Died
Two words - Wallen Photos
To answer their questions with questions
To be the DAD you did not have...
Get the book for all the things kids need from their DADJay Payleitner, a veteran dad of five, who's also struggled with how to build up his children's lives. His 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad combines straightforward features with step-up-to-the-mark challenges men will appreciate: a full year's worth of focused, doable ideas―one per week if desired.
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10 Signs You're Mentally Strong - S2EPI-134
Let’s face it, life can be brutal sometimes – beating us down and even breaking some of the strongest of us. Society can be hard and indifferent, always sending new challenges and obstacles our way.
How could you think you are weak when every time you break, you come back stronger than before???
10 Signs You're Mentally Strong...
1. You take responsibility for your actions.
Taking responsibility is a rare quality these days...found in only the strong.
2. You don’t rely on external validation.
This means that relying on the approval of others puts you in a perpetual place of confusion and unhappiness – two potent poisons that take away your inner power.
3. You are clear on your values.
If you find yourself capable of standing by your values in very trying moments, know that you are a very strong person.
4. You are striving for a better life.
A lot of people give up on their dreams and aspirations.
If you still have the fire in your eyes – then you are strong.
5. You're constantly improving yourself.
Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection. - Mark Twain
6. You face your fears.
Being able to face your fears is a huge indicator you're stronger than you think.
7. You work on your weaknesses.
You accept your weaknesses – work with and around them in order to achieve your goals.
8. You are seldom jealous.
If you can cheer others on, and celebrate their wins with them, it means that you are confident in your own affairs... Congratulate more than criticize.
9. You don’t bother wearing masks.
You don’t pretend to be anyone but who you are.
10. You're okay with taking up challenges.
You don’t run away from work, or complain about problems when they arise, but tackle them head-on.
Bonus... You are not afraid of being alone.
Even in the face of rejection, failure, abandonment, and despair, if you are able to find yourself at peace, know that without an ounce of doubt, you are stronger than you give yourself credit for...
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BIG Thinkers - Elon Musk - S2EPI - 133
Elon Musk
CEO, Tesla
$235B
$5.1B (2.22%)
as of 6/13/23
#1
in the world today
About Elon Musk
· Elon Musk cofounded six companies, including electric car maker Tesla,
rocket producer SpaceX and tunneling startup Boring Company.
· He owns about 23% of Tesla between stock and options, but has pledged
more than half his shares as collateral for loans.
· SpaceX, founded in 2002, is worth $127 billion after a funding round in
May 2022; it quadrupled its value in three years.
· Boring Company, which aims to defeat traffic, raised $675 million in
April 2022 at a $5.7 billion valuation.
· Twitter's board agreed to sell the company to Musk for $44 billion in
April 2022, after he disclosed a 9.1% stake and threatened a hostile takeover.
· The deal closed in October 2022 after Musk tried to back out and Twitter
sued. Musk now owns an estimated 74% of the company.
01:01:1914/06/2023
5 Tips On How To Worry Less About What Others Think of You - S2EPI-132
Five Tips to Help You Worry Less About What Others Think of You
1. Realize most people aren’t really thinking about you.
We often think others are staring at us or thinking about us continually, but in reality, they’re not. They’re just not.
They are probably busy thinking of their own lives and their own issues.
2. Believe in yourself.
I know this may be hard to accept for some people, but what you believe about yourself is more important than what others think of you.
3. Practice reciting positive affirmations.
Allowing others to control your feelings based on what they think of you can feel like a prison.
You can stay free from that prison by practicing positive affirmations daily.
4. Embrace authenticity.
To be authentic means to be who you are – all of you.
5. Don’t judge others.
Do you make it a habit to judge others?
If so, think about how it feels when people judge you. It doesn’t feel great.
Let others be who they are right where they are on their journey and focus more on you.
Worry Less About What Others Think & Focus on What YOU Think
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Swing For The Fences - S2EPI-131
The legendary Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs and struck out 1,330 times in his career—setting single-season records for both in his time.
Why? Because players who get on base are, by definition, in the game and have a chance to score. Swinging for a home run often means that the player strikes out completely.
Because if you chase high returns, which come with high risks, there is a good chance that you could lose your capital and be completely out of the game.
The Regret Minimization Framework: How Jeff Bezos Made Decisions.
As Bezos puts it:
I knew that when I was 80 I was not going to regret having tried this. I was not going to regret trying to participate in this thing called the Internet that I thought was going to be a really big deal. I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not ever having tried.
Swing For The Fences
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BIG THINKERS - Jeff Bezos - S2EPI-130
Jeff Bezos
Chairman And Founder, Amazon
$147.1B
$1.6B (1.11%)
Real-Time Net Worth
as of 6/2/23#3 in the world today
Jeff Bezos founded e-commerce giant Amazon in 1994 out of his Seattle garage.
Bezos stepped down as CEO to become executive chairman in 2021. He owns a bit less than 10% of the company.
He and his wife MacKenzie divorced in 2019 after 25 years of marriage and he transferred a quarter of his then-16% Amazon stake to her.
Bezos donated more than $400 million worth of stock to nonprofits in 2022, though it's unclear which organizations received those shares.
He owns The Washington Post and Blue Origin, an aerospace company developing rockets; he briefly flew to space in one in July 2021.
Bezos said in a November 2022 interview with CNN that he plans to give away the majority of his wealth in his lifetime, without disclosing specific details.
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7 Simple Ways To Improve Self-Care - S2EPI-129
Taking Care of Ourselves Allows Us to Better Take Care of Everyone Else
7 Simple Ways To Improve Self-Care
When we take care of ourselves, we put ourselves in a better position to attend to all other demands of everyday life.
Just to help you better understand what it means to nourish in order to flourish, below are some of the beautiful ways taking care of yourself can dramatically better your everyday life
1. Getting Enough Sleep
2. Exercising Regularly
3. Finding Ways to Relax
4. Getting Outside for Some Vitamin D
5. Keeping Your Body Properly Hydrated
6. Turning off the Screens Once in Awhile
7. Getting Away From Negative People & Situations
The interesting thing about self-care is that it can be entirely free, healthy, and feel good.
You Don't Need to Spend Money, Get a Subscription or Invest Anything But Your Commitment to Yourself!
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Big Thinkers - Steve Jobs - S2EPI-128
Profession: Apple Co-founder
Biography: Inventor, entrepreneur, and businessman, Jobs co-founded Apple Computer from his parent's garage in 1976, then went on to found NeXT and Pixar before returning to Apple in 1996.As CEO, he oversaw the introduction of the iMac, iTunes, iPod, iPad, and iPhone, revolutionizing personal computing.Under his leadership, Apple became the most valuable company in the world.
Born: February 24, 1955Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Generation: Baby BoomerChinese Zodiac: Goat/SheepStar Sign: Pisces
Died: October 5, 2011 (aged 56)Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer
Nationality: American
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Motion To Taking ACTION - S2EPI-127
You don't need another Book,
You don't need another course
you don't need another YouTube video
you don't need another seminar
YOU NEED ACTION
Move from Motion to ACTION
Motions don’t require you to actually take any leap of faith or knowledge.
They are only preparatory tasks that make you feel as though they are among the great goal-getters.
Motions make you feel like you are making progress without the risk of failure. — it’s safe.
But, until you jump in, you’ll never learn to swim.
“Don't JustDon't just learn, experience.Don't just read, absorb.Don't just change, transform.Don't just relate, advocate.Don't just promise, prove.Don't just criticize, encourage.Don't just think, ponder.Don't just take, give.Don't just see, feel.Don’t just dream, do.Don't just hear, listen.Don't just talk, act.Don't just tell, show.Don't just exist, live.”― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
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Make Success Your Duty - S2EPI-126
Success Is Your Duty
Cardone’s life changed when he stopped waiting for success and began thinking of it as an ethical obligation—that is, as a duty to himself, his family, and his company.
Those who treat success as an option or who make excuses for not succeeding aren’t living up to their potential. And not living up to your potential is unethical. This applies to every aspect of life: work, marriage and family, health, faith, social contribution, and legacy.
People often think of success as an option, something that may or may not happen. Others settle for modest success.
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Create an Alter Ego to BYPASS Your Limitations - S2EPI-125
Want to bypass your limitations quickly? Create a secret identity.
Alter egos are fun to create as well as being quite popular.
Many celebs have an alter ego such as Sacha Baron Cohen (Bruno and Borat), Peter Parker (Spiderman), Beyoncé (Sasha Fierce), Eminem (Slim Shady), Bruce Wayne (Batman)...and the list goes on.
It worked for Beyonce and many top athletes. It may just as well work for you.
Your Alter Ego can help you bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be in an instant.
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Everything in this world has an expiry date Including YOU - S2EPI-124
EVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE, EVEN YOU
Lies have an expiry date, but the truth will last forever.” ... “Everything in life has a
limited shelf-life, basically an expiry date.”
“Some fail to bear in mind that everyone is sentenced to death. Death is a treacherous virus that strikes randomly. The
only truth is that nobody is going to make it out alive. We are all living on
probation and our expiry date is indefinite. ( “Living on probation” )”
Everything in this world has an expiry date Including YOU
So Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life
of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations
and opinions of others.
Don't waste your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy.
Don't just LIVE, experience LIFE
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