aging, personal growth, self-improvement, societal pressure, success, thirties

Embracing Your Thirties: 6 Reasons It’s Not as Scary as You Think

Everybody eagerly waits for their twenties because they will no longer be counted as teens. Most of the time, the twenties breeze by fast, and as the thirties near, fear and anxiety start creeping in.  Being anxious about this milestone is understandable since it comes with bodily changes and societal pressure. Men may get a ...

Nathan Machoka

Friends meet each other for a get-together in an apartment.

Embracing Mistakes: The Unseen Path to Success

In a world that often stresses perfection, it’s easy to view mistakes as failures. However, history is rich with stories of errors that serendipitously led to significant discoveries and innovations. By shifting our perspective, we can see mistakes not as setbacks but as unique opportunities for growth and success. Let’s explore how embracing the unexpected ...

Max Lu

Failures often lead to success.

Lessons from Failure: How to Use Failure to Your Advantage

Failure is unacceptable for many in a world that mostly celebrates achievements and success. Most people are so afraid of failing that they miss out on great opportunities because they decide not to try.  Fear of failure can be immobilizing, and it manifests itself in self-sabotage behavior like procrastination and excessive anxiety, low self-confidence, inability ...

Nathan Machoka

Failures leading to success.

10 Strategies to Use When Feeling Unmotivated

Feeling motivated is like an unpredictable friend. Sometimes, it’s energizing and abundant; at other times, it’s elusive and draining. We’ve all experienced moments when we are unmotivated and uninspired. Maybe you are trying to juggle too many tasks, are bored with a monotonous routine, or are overwhelmed by choices. 10 strategies to motivate yourself when ...

Nathan Machoka

An unmotivated-looking young man at his desk.

Beyond Wealth: 7 Essential Habits for Children’s Success

One of the greatest legacies you can offer your children in parenting transcends the confines of material wealth. Nurturing invaluable habits and their unseen wealth equip children for a life of success and fulfillment. In this journey of upbringing, let’s delve into seven pivotal practices that hold more significance and long-term value than any tangible ...

Max Lu

Young married couple with their toddler.

Crucial Dos and Don’ts for Achieving Success in Exams

Examinations constitute a fundamental aspect of a student’s academic trajectory. They can elicit a range of feelings, including tension and worry, as well as exhilaration and anticipation. Exam stress can be beneficial in moderation, but too much can harm performance and general well-being.  Nonetheless, it is feasible to manage exam stress well if you have ...

Viena Abdon

Taking an exam.

9 Simple Tips for Success!

Being successful requires certain procedures. Let’s see how many of them you can do! 9 tips for success 1. Adjust your time to be five minutes early On all your devices — watches, cell phones, computers — adjust the clock to be earlier by 5 minutes. Though the day is 24 hours and the workload ...

Emma Lu

Mobile phone app with a to-do list.

Hard as Ice, Fluid as Water: An Allegory on the Stages of a Successful Life

A young businessman was betrayed by his partner and was left without wealth or hope. Desperate and despondent, he decided to end his life by jumping into a lake. On its banks, he encountered a wise monk deep in meditation. Overwhelmed with relief, the man eagerly approached the monk, shared his tragic tale, and sincerely ...

Mikel Davis

Ice in the form of a heart.

6 Famous People Who Show the Power of Determination

The road to success is marked by setbacks that test your resilience, grit, and determination. For these successful people, failure became a crucible that eventually forged their paths to success. The stories of these famous people who overcame adversity show the power of unwavering spirit, self-belief, perseverance, and determination. Inspiring stories of overcoming setbacks through ...

Nathan Machoka

Sylvester Stallone.

You Are as Free as You Are Self-Disciplined

A person’s level of freedom and success is intricately tied to their level of self-discipline. By fostering self-discipline, you can explore opportunities and help shape your destiny.  Let’s take a look at a couple of inspiring stories of people who have been able to do just that. High achievers are tenacious It is said that ...

Tatiana Denning

Self-discipline.