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50 Practical Wisdom for Successful Life and Career in the New Decade

Congratulations! You made it into the new decade that starts with the leap year 2020. A lot of things can happen within a decade. Everyone is on a journey. Where they are now is not where they are going to be by the end of this decade. A fresh graduate can become a PhD holder. A local government chairman can become the President of a nation in two elections. A pauper can become a billionaire. You must have heard that ideas rule the world. You will come across a whole lot of ideas, but you won’t amount to much if you don’t execute them. Talk is cheap, it is what you do that counts. Below are fifty wisdom tips that can significantly change the course of your life and career in the new decade: 1.      Money is important. It gives you options. Life always asks so many questions that only money can answer. 2.      Having clearly defined goals will simplify your life. Know what you want to accomplish out of life. The universe will conspi...

7 Important Questions that Can Radically Change Your Life & Work

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If you don’t detest where you are, you may never really move forward to a better place. Start by questioning why you are at where you are right now. Questions are powerful – they provoke insights & deep reflections. The questions you ask determines what you see, where you live, how you use your energy and much of who you eventually turn out to become. While it’s true that most times the world in which we live only wants to reward those who provide answers; asking important questions are always the start of great things. Every time you struggle in any area of life, it means good strategy is lacking. Here are 7 important questions that are linked to a super-life strategy that I think you should consider asking yourself constantly: 1.       What differentiates me from everyone else?         Be ready to be unconventional and different. Know your distinctive competence, pay attention to it & deploy it. You’re designed ...

Be Extra Ordinary – Learn!

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Have you ever arrived at certain crossroads in life where the leading question on your mind is, “What do I do from here?” Or did this question come to you in another guise, like “How did I get here?” or “What do I do next with my life?” Not to worry: you are not alone. These kinds of questions often come up when you have to make decisions whose implication can be so far-reaching that it would determine the next lane life would take you. This decision would determine whether you would merely cope for the rest of your life, reacting to the vicissitudes hurled at you; or whether you would thrive and build an extraordinary life. The best way to make the most of life is to commit to life-long learning. The advantages of economies of scale will diminish as cutting-edge technologies continue to impact everyday life. Only organisations with people who can learn will survive the emerging new world. If you think you can figure out what will happen in the next curve of inno...

Leveraging Your Network to Land Your Dream Job

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While on a job search, it can be frustrating to repeatedly send resumes and also repeatedly not get any response from potential employers. But this has been the ‘route’ plied by many job-seekers for so long, yet receiving little or no response. However, the easy way is to grow relationships that can give you leads to open positions, many of which are not advertised. Sometimes, it’s not what you know that matters; it is who you know. “Employees hired through referral are hired 55% faster than those who come from a career site” – Jobvite Research. Networking can be a great way to build valuable relationships that can give you leads, referrals and ideas. If you have not considered networking as a tool for landing a great job, this may well be your opportunity. While nothing can replace face-to-face networking, using digital tools can open up a whole new vista of opportunities. It is important to ensure you have your resume and LinkedIn profile updated. An unprofessio...