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Toss Plan B Overboard

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Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential:

Ever feel like you’re stuck in the harbor of life, tethered to the safety of a well-worn plan, yet never quite daring to set sail towards your true goals? Matt Higgins, a firebrand entrepreneur, throws gasoline on those anxieties in this book. The book isn’t a subtle nudge; it’s a full-on Viking funeral for your backup plan, urging you to embrace audacious dreams with unwavering commitment.

Here’s a deeper look at the lessons that will transform you from a hesitant sailor into a captain navigating your own exciting course:

1. Leaders Don’t Look Back: A Lesson from History: Imagine Alexander the Great setting sail for conquest with a life raft in tow. Exactly. Higgins digs into historical examples of leaders who burned the boats (literally or metaphorically) to ensure complete focus on their mission. When you eliminate Plan B, you eliminate distractions and channel all your energy into achieving your main objective.

2. Plan B is a Dream-Squashing Culprit: Having a safety net feels comforting, but Higgins argues it can be a silent dream saboteur. The knowledge of a backup plan weakens your resolve and discourages you from pushing your limits. You cannot train for a marathon while simultaneously keeping your comfy couch in sight – not exactly a recipe for peak performance.

3. Rising from the Ashes: The Phoenix Effect: Burning the boats may seem like a terrifying leap of faith, but Higgins sees it as an opportunity for phenomenal growth. He argues that facing challenges head-on, without a safety net, forces you to dig deep, discover hidden strengths, and develop unwavering resilience. You can see it as forging steel in the fires of adversity.

4. Self-Awareness is Your Captain’s Compass: The book isn’t a blind charge into the unknown. Higgins emphasizes the importance of self-awareness before setting your goals ablaze. Understanding your strengths, weaknesses, and passions is crucial for navigating the uncharted waters of your dreams. Setting sail without a map or compass is a recipe for disaster. Take time for introspection before setting fire to the metaphorical ship.

5. Be a Trailblazer, Not a Follower: Higgins encourages you to break free from the crowd and forge your own path. Burning the boats is about taking ownership of your dreams and becoming the architect of your own destiny. The author encourages readers to be bold enough to charting a new course (when needed) instead of following someone else’s well-worn route. Embrace the thrill of discovery and become a pioneer in your own right.

6. The World Needs Your Spark: Higgins believes we all have unique talents and passions waiting to be unleashed. By burning the boats and pursuing your dreams wholeheartedly, you not only achieve your goals but also inspire others to do the same. Your audacious pursuit’s ripple effect can ignite a fire in others, creating a wave of passionate dream chasers.

7. Action is the Antidote to Fear: Feeling the burn of anxiety? Higgins acknowledges the fear that comes with eliminating your safety net. But he emphasizes that taking action, even when scared, is the key to overcoming fear and achieving your dreams. So, feel the trepidation, but don’t let it paralyze you. Take a deep breath, raise the sails, and set course for your wildest goals!

–The Book Nook

BOOK: https://amzn.to/460DjT8

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Truth behind Covid

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This is why the Fifth Agreement is so powerful: “Be skeptical, but listen.”

Having an open mind doesn’t mean just any old thing can walk in and take over. You must have guardians at the gate of your mind while maintaining the willingness to accept new information.

Be mindful of who you’re around and what you absorb. Be resilient. Be authentically you. Listen to God and your intuition.

What is happening today in communication and the media is this in real time.

Choose wisely what you listen to.

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Know Everything

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When people talk listen completely. Don’t be thinking what you’re going to say. Most people never listen. Nor do they observe. You should be able to go into a room and when you come out know everything that you saw there and not only that. If that room gave you any feeling you should know exactly what it was that gave you that feeling.

–English Literature

(Book: Across the River and into the Trees https://amzn.to/3sYQBzO)

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A True Story: Unwitting Stewardship

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John D. Rockfeller was once the richest man in the world. The first billionaire in the world. By age 25, he controlled one of the largest oil refineries in the US. By age 31, he had become the world’s largest oil refiner. By age 38, he commanded 90% of the oil refined in the U.S.

By 50, he was the richest man in the country. As a young man, every decision, attitude, and relationship was tailored to create his personal power and wealth.

But at the age of 53, he became ill. His entire body became racked with pain and he lost all of his hair. In complete agony, the world’s only billionaire could buy anything he wanted, but he could only digest soup and crackers. An associate wrote, He could not sleep, would not smile and nothing in life meant anything to him. His personal, highly skilled physicians predicted he would die within a year. That year passed agonizingly slowly.

As he approached death he awoke one morning with the vague realisation of not being able to take any of his wealth with him into the next world. The man who could control the business world suddenly realized he was not in control of his own life. He was left with a choice.

He called his attorneys, accountants, and managers and announced that he wanted to channel his Assets to Hospitals, Research, and Charity work. John D. Rockefeller established his Foundation.

This new direction eventually led to the discovery of Penicillin, cures for Malaria, Tuberculosis and Diphtheria.

But perhaps the most amazing part of Rockefeller’s story is that the moment he began to give back a portion of all that he had earned, his body’s chemistry was altered so significantly that he got better. It looked as if he would die at 53 but he lived to be 98.

Rockefeller learned gratitude and gave back the vast majority of his wealth. Doing so made him whole. It is one thing to be healed. It is another to be made whole.

Before his death, he wrote this in his diary…

“God taught me, that everything belongs to Him, and I am only a channel to comply his wishes. My life has been one long, happy holiday thereafter; Full of work and full of play, I dropped the worry, on the way, and God was good to me every day.”

–FOF – HF

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Advice of the Day

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1. If you have dream go chase it because it’s not coming your way without effort.

2. You can not move forward if you are stuck and focused on the past.

3. Be so busy improving yourself that you don’t have time to pay attention to anything or anyone that distracts you from your growth.

4. Don’t use your Energy to worry.
Use your energy to believe, create, trust, glow , grow and heal.

5. Most times you have to go through something that absolutely destroys you so you can figure out who you really are.

6. Speak less, observe more. Not everything needs a reaction.

– Remember, Your attention is a currency. Use it wisely.

7. Never be embarrassed to struggle. There is absolutely no shame in working hard to get what you want.

– Remember, People opinions don’t pay your bills.

8. Some people will judge you for changing. Others will be celebrating you for growing

Choose your circle carefully

9. Work on things people can’t take away from you.

Things like your Mindset, Character, Personality, Transparency , and your entire being.

10. Struggle is temporary, sacrifices are like investiments. Give up the short term comfort for the long term win. Be Focused and stay patient.

–Eya Oliver Uchenna

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A Scintillating Conversation

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According to the Nobel Prize post, it was said that “Charlie Chaplin was the only person in Hollywood Albert Einstein wanted to meet.”

In 1931, Mr Einstein got the opportunity to meet the biggest name of the silent film era during the premiere of the film CityLights in Los Angeles.

As expected, the meeting between the two geniuses led to some scintillating conversation. A memorable exchange from this conversation was shared by the Nobel Prize committee on Instagram:

“Einstein: ‘What I most admire about your art, is your universality. You don’t say a word, yet the world understands you!’

Chaplin: ‘True. But your glory is even greater! The whole world admires you, even though they don’t understand a word of what you say.'”

–Pranabananda Das

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Choose People Wisely

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The easiest way of catching a flu is by hanging out with someone with a flu. The easiest way to catch bad habits is by hanging out with those with bad habits. Never underestimate the power of association because iron sharpens iron.

You can’t be different from those you closely associate with. Your association will determine your acceleration in life. You can be found with people who are going nowhere and expect to go somewhere.

It is important to mention though that it is not only the people you are found with that will influence you but the people you follow on social media, the songs you listen to, the books you read etc. Just because someone is an influencer doesn’t mean you should follow them. Learn to distinguish between a positive influencer and a negative influencer. Sadly many are bored in life and have no direction and are therefore looking for entertainment more than education. The truth is some of you have been found in bad situations because of negative influencers. Ask yourself if what you are learning from that person you are following is making you better or it’s just putting you under unnecessary pressure and competition. Ask yourself what you would lose if you unfollowed that person. Maybe you are just being used to make money for others.

People who don’t increase you will definitely reduce you. Choose people who inspire. Don’t follow blindly. In the long run it will be you that will be hurt.

–Nyambi

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Ten Lessons for Entrepreneur

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“The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job” by Patrick McGinnis explores how to pursue entrepreneurial ventures while maintaining the security of a traditional job.

Here are ten lessons from the book:

1. Diversify Your Career: By dedicating 10% of your time to entrepreneurial activities, you can diversify your career and create new income streams without the risk of leaving your day job.

2. Leverage Your Skills and Resources: Use the skills, networks, and resources you’ve gained from your current job to support your entrepreneurial ventures. This can give you a significant advantage.

3. Start Small: You don’t need to go all-in immediately. Starting small allows you to test your ideas, learn from failures, and build gradually.

4. Manage Risk: Balancing a full-time job with entrepreneurial activities helps manage financial risk. This approach provides stability while you explore new opportunities.

5. Build a Strong Network: Cultivate relationships with other entrepreneurs, mentors, and professionals. A strong network can provide support, advice, and potential partnerships.

6. Learn Continuously: Stay curious and keep learning. The entrepreneurial world is constantly evolving, and staying informed can help you adapt and innovate.

7. Time Management: Efficiently managing your time is crucial when juggling a job and entrepreneurial projects. Prioritize tasks, set clear goals, and avoid burnout by maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

8. Experiment and Iterate: Don’t be afraid to experiment with different ideas and approaches. Use feedback and data to iterate and improve your projects over time.

9. Be Patient and Persistent: Success doesn’t happen overnight. Be patient with the process and stay persistent in pursuing your entrepreneurial goals, even when faced with setbacks.

10. Focus on Passion Projects: Choose entrepreneurial ventures that you are passionate about. Passion drives motivation and can sustain you through challenges and obstacles.

These lessons from “The 10% Entrepreneur” highlight a practical approach to entrepreneurship that minimizes risk while maximizing opportunities for growth and innovation.

–Books World

Book: https://amzn.to/3W0WFnA

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How To Earn Respect!

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1. Stop begging people all of the time.

2. Stop looking for who is not looking for you.

3.Don’t be a liability.

4. Don’t eat other people’s food more than they eat yours.

5. Reduce how you visit some people especially when they don’t show concern.

6. Invest in yourself. Make yourself happy.

7. Stop entertaining gossips.

8. Think before you talk. 80% of how people value you is what comes out of your mouth.

9. Be an achiever by getting busy with your goal.

10. Respect time.

11. Don’t stay in a relationship where you are constantly disrespected.

12. Be scarce sometimes.

13. Be a giver more than a receiver.

14. Learn how to spend money on yourself than how people will spend on you.

15. Don’t go to where you are not invited and when invited don’t over stay your welcome.

16. Treat people exactly the way they deserved.

17. Except they owe you money, two calls ATTEMPTS is enough if they value you they will call you back.

18. Be good at what you do. Be the best you can be.

19. Don’t envy people.

20. Always believe in God.

–The King Kananelo Maila

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10 Lessons from Steve Siebold’s Book

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“How Rich People Think”

1. Wealth Begins in the Mind: The book emphasizes that building wealth starts with cultivating the right mindset. How you think about money and success greatly influences your financial outcomes.

2. Focus on Opportunities, Not Obstacles: Wealthy individuals tend to view challenges as opportunities rather than obstacles. They look for solutions and ways to capitalize on situations, fostering a proactive mindset.

3. Invest in Education and Self-Improvement: Continuous learning is a common trait among the wealthy. They invest in education, acquiring knowledge and skills that contribute to their success.

4. Take Calculated Risks: Successful people take calculated risks and understand that significant rewards often come with a level of risk. They assess opportunities carefully and make informed decisions.

5. Value Time: Time is considered a valuable resource. Wealthy individuals are often efficient with their time, focusing on high-impact activities and avoiding time-wasting behaviors.

6. Multiple Income Streams: Building wealth often involves creating multiple streams of income. Wealthy individuals diversify their sources of revenue to increase financial stability.

7. Focus on Long-Term Goals: The wealthy tend to have a long-term perspective. They set ambitious, measurable goals and work steadily toward them, understanding that success is a marathon, not a sprint.

8. Embrace Change: Successful people are adaptable and embrace change. They recognize that the business landscape is dynamic, and staying ahead often involves adapting to new technologies and trends.

9. Think Big: Wealthy individuals think big and set audacious goals. They aim for significant achievements and are not afraid to dream on a grand scale.

10. Take Responsibility for Financial Outcomes: The book stresses the importance of personal responsibility. Wealthy individuals understand that they are in control of their financial destiny and take ownership of their decisions.

–Paul Guthua Mwihaki 254Kenya