Don't be pressurized into doing anything you don't want to do.

You will make mistakes. That's part of life, but don't let someone else make them in your life.

-Sowmya Sridharan

Love yourself enough

Surround yourself with positive and inspiring people. Listen to people who are older than you. They will tell you their experiences. Learn from it.

Don't be an ahole and think you know everything.
You don't!

-Sowmya Sridharan

Don't rush into relationships

Don't rush into relationships. It's only a part of your life. It's not everything. Invest in your education and in your future.

When I used to teach at the University, I had students the same age as me or even older struggling to study, work and take care of their family. The older we get, the more responsibility piles on. It seems like a simple enough thing everyone should know and everyone tells you about. However, most 20 year olds don't seem to understand it or think they somehow are unique and won't be touched by life. As the responsibilities pile on, it becomes a struggle everyday to increase your value in terms of financial freedom.

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Sowmya Sridharan

 

 “..you are your own CEO..”

Who can be fired by the actual CEO in less than a text message.

“Do what you love”

But plan on the likelihood of being broke. Want to know the quickest way to ruin a hobby or passion? Make it your career. Ask any graphic designer. Or staff writer. Hell - even doctors.

“Do as I say, not as I do.”

…usually said by a parent to a child after they do something shitty. If you don’t want your 6-year-old to drop the F-Bomb…

..how about you stop dropping the F-Bomb 30x a day around them?

“if you can’t handle me at my worst, you don’t deserve me at my best.”

You are correct - I don’t deserve you. Nor do I prefer you.

When I hear this phrase, all I see:

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-Sean Kernan

Your Value...........

There’s a war after your mind.

It’s subtle, astute, ingenious, clever… it’s deceiving.

It’s powerful!

There’s a continuous attack to control your thoughts. Everything that you hear and see is after your mind.

Social media? It’s NOT entertainment, it’s containment… it wants to control you.

Whoever controls the mind controls the man.

Whoever controls your thoughts will control your future. Winning or losing the battle of your mind will determine your destiny.

Are YOU in control of your mind?

Be careful who you listen to. Media can corrupt, clarify, pervert, protect or destroy your life.

We live in the Information Age — today’s weapons are not only physical weapons, but weapons of ideologies on a mission to manipulate your thoughts.

Whoever controls your attention will control your life. Are YOU in control?

-Hector Quintanilla

Trying ?

It’s important not to completely ignore what others think of you.

But it’s just as important not to live your life trying to please everyone.

Society isn’t a single voice—it’s made up of countless people, each with their own opinions. No matter what you do or believe in, someone will always disagree or be upset.

There’s a powerful quote: “You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.” I completely agree with this. But I’d also like to add another thought: “You have friends? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.”

Real relationships—friendship, love, or respect—come only when you stand for something. If you always try to fit in or avoid conflict, you may never connect with people on a deeper level.

In truth, love and hate often come from the same place. The people who are most admired are often the ones who are also criticized the most.

Trying to please everyone is not only impossible—it can cost you your peace and sense of self.

What matters more is knowing how much to please other and how much to stand up for yourself. Make your choices with that in mind.

The key is to find a balance between staying true to yourself and being considerate of others. That balance is what leads to a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Karma's Role In Unemployment

 I know a very wise man.

He draws one of the the highest salary given by the government of our country.

Once we were having a discussion about struggles during initial days.

He said that there was a time when his parents had almost nothing left to sponsor his studies.

While he was failing all exams by thin margins.

I asked him how did he deal with that phase.

He simply said-

“God has given me two hands, two legs and a mind. I was sure that if any day I simply go out and start driving or do some physical labor, I will at least earn food for two times. This thought kept me going with full force until I found my way”

His words did magic to my thoughts.

That day I learnt that-

If you can't earn at your current level, be it any reason, shamelessly step down and you will become the best among rest and easily earn a livelihood.

There is another example-

In 2008, due to recession, a person lost his job of around 40K a month.

He didn't get any job even after repeated searches.

Finally he stepped down from his current level, opened a Chaat (snack) cart, hired two employees, used good quality oil and fresh products.

Slowly he built a customer base.

And now after a decade, he has rented out a store and is earning much more than that job.

Keep doing your karma (deeds) shamelessly, unbothered about what others may think, and you will definitely find a source of income.

-Anubhav Jain

Changing Yourself or Changing the World ?

Here are some things to consider every time you worry about what others might think........

If you are jobless........

Here are some things to consider every time you worry about what others might think:

I believe in what I'm going to call the disappointment imperative. I am completely ready and willing to disappoint anyone who wants something for me that I don't want for myself.

People think about you less than you think. They have the audacity to be too preoccupied with themselves to be concerned about you. (I mean, sheesh.)

Why do people talk about others? Because tearing someone else down is evidence that you are unhappy with a part of your own life. The happier you are, the less you will criticize someone else, and the more empathy you will feel for what they are going through.

What someone says about you when they are unhappy with themselves is more about them than it is about you. As such, it's not ever a good guide for how to live your life. Don't make decisions based on what others might think or say. It will steer you wrong every time.

The busier you are working on you, your life and your happiness, the less time you will have to talk about others. And even better, the less time you will have to show any concern for what others say about you.

Most of all, I am a deeply flawed person. I have a lot of work to do and as such I have no time to waste.

-Dushka Zapata

If a cab driver makes more money than an IT professional, why should I study?

 

1. Are my dreams truly mine? — people give in to society’s vision of what they should be.
2. If I had all the money and time in the world, what would I be doing? — these things will nurture you.
3. Are my friends and family keeping me stuck? — most times it’s the ones closest to us that hold us back.
4. What do I regret the most? — learn the lessons or it will keep happening.
5. What is calling me but I am afraid to do? — asking someone out, taking a trip, etc.
6. When was the last time I was ecstatic? — notice what you were doing.
7. What’s holding me back from my dreams? — it’s usually a bullshit story.
8. Why is it holding me back? — another bullshit story.
9. Why don’t I believe in myself? — take a chance on yourself.
10. Am I in a loop? — like the mundane existence of most people.

-Rafael Eliassen

You are your own ceo........

Between the ages of 18 and 25 you have a certain power that will never be as powerful going forward: The Power to Screw Things Up!

Between the ages of 18 and 25 you have a certain power that will never be as powerful going forward: The Power to Screw Things Up!

Barely any mistake, failure or screw-up can permanently damage you or your life at 22-years old.

You still have the body, the mind and the time to make it all up and that is a phenomenal strength, because it allows you to explore!

Not all the investments you will make are going to be golden! Some will be piles of crap, but that’s okay!

If you spend the time you have now to grow, to become better than you were and to find out what you can about yourself and your life, you will be miles ahead of everybody else even if you do screw up along the way!

Dive right in, take a chance, do the things that scare you and take the time to give yourself your all!

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#1. Invest in Books

Understand that every book you read holds information that someone else spent years collecting, organizing and making easy to understand.

Use that help!

Invest in your own improvement, your own mind and knowledge, because it will stay with you forever!

The biggest reason why so many people stagnate as soon as they get a job out of college is because that is the moment they stop growing and learning at the same rate they used to.

Go above and beyond and learn those things that others are unwilling to learn so that you create an arsenal of knowledge that supports you in creating the life you desire!

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#2. Invest in a Coach/Mentor

Coaches and Mentors can see the things that you will miss.

They hold you accountable, make you see your own mistakes and help you grow in a way you could never grow alone. That is why the smartest and most successful people in the world know this and all have mentors, coaches and a circle of amazing people themselves.

Even Warren Buffet is taking financial advice from someone!

A good coach/mentor will take your mind for a loop, they will make you feel like you got slapped across the face, and by doing so will cut through all the limitations you have set yourself, giving you a clear cut path.

It’s one of the most luxurious, high-class investments you can make, especially if you start early.

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#3. Invest in your Circle

Invest in the relationships that will help you succeed!

Find people that push you to be greater than you were and people that make you do uncomfortable, but great things.

Do not spend your time with “Feel-Good People” or those that do not even care for you. Invest in the relationships that push you to be your best!

You want to find people that are better than you at the things you want to get good at so that they pull you towards them, but also those that will not allow you to cheapen out on what you are capable of!

Find at least 5 of those people that have the same drive or that will not allow you to B.S. yourself!

Once you find these people push them in the ways you want to be pushed and they will push you back, creating an upwards spiral of growth!

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#4. Invest in One Hobby

Go all in into something that you love and improve, grow and master that thing.

Maybe it’s playing Music, Writing, Drawing, or even becoming a Master in how to invest.

The point is that you pick one Skill that you already love and become even better at it.

This does not have to be a marketable skill! We are not going for Sales or Money here! What’s important is that YOU derive value from this hobby and love it.

We all need some ways to get our mind off of the daily stress and off of our problems, and if you have something that gives you self-worth and makes you feel phenomenal outside of what you do for a living you will have a powerful safety net when hell breaks lose!

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#5. Invest in Getting to Know Yourself

Who are you? What do you like? What do you dislike? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What do you do well with and what do you struggle with? What makes you uncomfortable? What makes you scared? What is your mindset like? What are things you still wish to gain? Who do you wish to become?

Get to know yourself right now and become comfortable with who you are. Travel alone, meditate in peace, or take some time to answer the questions above.

When you become comfortable with who you are there will be less things that scare you. You grow a belief in yourself, which will bring you far more joy in life.

Go explore life, test some things out, do what you find uncomfortable right now and put who you are to the test. Only when you do what scares you do you clearly see who you are and only then can you truly act upon it.

Learning who you are and how to love yourself is the best, self-repaying investment you can ever make.

-Lukas Schwekendiek

Working as hard as Elon Musk?

 

How can I become rich?

We’re 7.6 Billion people in the world.

Growth won’t stop anytime soon.

The population is projected to grow +1 billion in the next 10 years!

Millions wake up daily and hustle to become rich.

Millions are trying to do unethical things to become rich.

Millions are trying to get elected to a government position to become rich.

Millions are in college today to find that “secret recipe” for becoming rich.

How can I become rich (stand out) in this world among billions of people?

Let me explain with a soccer analogy:

This is a perfectly LEVELED playing field.

Which team will win?

Obviously the team with the best players.

Those with the best abilities.

Those gifted to be faster and stronger, plus who work hard to master the game.

Agreed?

The advantage is obvious; a team of professional players will always win over a small high school team.

This is exactly what millions are still learning in college today: how to become “professional” soccer players.

Now picture this playing field:

Now which team will win?

It’s NOT a fair game anymore, correct?

In business it’s called DISRUPTION!

The team that scores to the left goal has to go uphill to score.

The team that scores to the right goal will score with a fraction of the effort.

What does this mean?

The world HAS changed.

The economy HAS changed.

It’s virtually IMPOSSIBLE to achieve financial wealth if you still play as a normal “soccer player”.

To understand the new rules of the game you need to learn the new rules of the Digital Age and develop a new mindset.

Let me further explain:

Wealth is NOT created by hard work anymore.

IT’S ALL ABOUT LEVERAGE! You:

Leverage other people’s time.

Leverage other people’s money.

Leverage other people’s talents.

Leverage the power of scalable tools.

Welcome to the Digital Age! New economy! New game!

Ways of creating wealth have changed:

In the Agrarian Age, wealth originated from using nature.

In the Industrial Age, wealth originated from using machines.

In the Information Age, wealth originates from using information and knowledge.

To become rich you must master the new rules, the new opportunities and play the new game!