Contemporary Philosophies - A look at Life Issues

Our success in life is as a result of the road we travel. R. Smith2018 Periodically we try to reinvent ourselves or even hide our origins from others believing that they may not accept us for who we truly are. This is actually very common and it is a culture that we must work hard to break. People should accept us for who we are regardless of the community, parish, state, or country we hail from. Prejudice, discrimination, and stigmatism is a thing of the past. Thus we must always stay true to who we are and stick to our roots. The most successful people accept every facet of their origins and development this is what makes us genuine. They improve on their strengths and strengthen their weaknesses. Pretenders rarely if ever attain true success.Therefore be true to who you never forget the struggles you face in life but most importantly remember that the road you travel is a blueprint to your success. Reminder: Your past doesn't determine your future. Be Inspired By R E. Smith

 

Face Your Fears  It is a very difficult task to stand in front of an audience or group of people and deliver a speech. For some, it is even terrifying to utter a word in a social setting. The fear of speaking in public is very common and is quite traumatic for many individuals. In this lesson, we will define public speaking, outline the common indicators of fearing speaking in public, and outline five tips that will assist you to master public speaking. What is Public Speaking?  Public speaking is an art that many professionals try their best to master and develop. Some individuals also seek professional assistance to develop the competencies needed to overcome the challenges relating to public speaking. Public Speaking is often referred to as Oratory which is a skill that requires excellent communication, enthusiasm, and the ability to grab the attention of an audience and take them on a journey by using your words, facial expressions, and body language. Fear of Public Speaking 

Personal Image is Key Did you know that you can dress your way to success? This question is very profound and it goes way beyond simply putting on your " Sunday Best". It translates to the highest level of professionalism. Our personal image is key in becoming successful and it is something that every aspiring professional should take into serious consideration. The previous article outlined the tips needed to transform your mind to Attain Success . In this lesson, we will exam the importance of crafting and developing your personal image while striving for success. What is Personal Image? The personal image in this lesson refers to your overall presentation as an individual which includes general deportment and mannerism. There is a very popular saying that "first impressions last" and indeed they do, people often form their impression of you based on your deportment and speech. However personal image is more complex and takes into account other aspects of on

Success requires Action We all crave success at some point in our life but how much of us are willing to give up old habits to attain success. Success takes deliberate actions, conscious, strategic, and methodical. From the moment we partake in the formal feast of success then we will continue to crave more and await the banquet once again. In, this lesson we are going to focus on the areas of our life that need to improve for us to become a success story. What is the change? Change in this context refers to the process by with an individual reinvent or transform themselves to become better from the novice stage to an expert. The tools for transformation comes in two forms and they are the renewing of one's mindset or thinking and developing persistency. If these tools are used correctly then we will be surprised as to the level of success we can attain. Changing your way of Thinking We all have that one friend, that one family member with dreams of becoming successful but it

Make the right choice Recently I had a lengthy conversation with my Doctor about Personal Health. After leaving the office it had me thinking about how we often ignore the signs that indicate our health is deteriorating without even giving it a second thought. It is medically proven that when we are young our organ systems work in tandem to digest, absorb, assimilate, and metabolize just about anything we consume. Also, it recovers and rejuvenates itself at a faster rate. However, as we age it is important that we take good care of ourselves this is partly due to the fact that our body slows down as we grow older and we become more prone to lifestyle illnesses. Therefore to experience a long and successful life we must maintain a healthy lifestyle. What is a Healthy Lifestyle?  The term healthy lifestyle refers to a balance in all areas of our life which includes a complete physical, social, and emotional health. Therefore we must have a balanced meal, exercise regularly, abstain f

Many people work all their lives with the hope of becoming successful but only a few achieve success. This is because they have no clear vision of what they want their success to be thus making it increasingly difficult to reach the pinnacle of success. To become successful we must develop the ability to stick to our goals and aspirations and remember that stability is the hallmark of success. Oftentimes our failures are due to our own inconsistencies as we are not disciplined enough to stick to our own desires. For the purposes of this lesson, we are going to focus on how we can develop our success habits. What is Develop?  The term develops in this context refers to carefully nurturing and cultivating the characteristics needed to grow the right tools to become successful. This definition highlights the fact that our unique characteristics and personalities have much to do with our growth and development as successful human beings. The Basis Like anything else in life that indi

Have you ever wanted something so intensely that you put all your time and effort into achieving it but failed? Have you ever wanted that dream job only to be told that you do not fit the business model? We all have those moments in life when failure sets in and trample our dreams. However, do not lose hope but rather give yourself another chance at success find it within yourself to be determined and stick to your goals because failure is not a disappointment but rather a tool to achieve your success and a stepping stone to greatness. Join me on this journey and let us examine four proven steps to overcome failures at different stages of our lives. Stages of Life Life is a combination of stages that we must traverse to grow, develop, and ultimately become one mind, body, and soul. Our success as individuals hinges on our ability to carefully navigate each stage and overcome the challenges that exist. It is, therefore, our responsibility to ensure that we are able to pilot the

Be Persistent  "The greatest challenge in life is sometimes learning to believe in yourself".  R. E. Smith. Don't waste your time trying to accomplish someone's idea. Instead use your time to chase after your dreams and become a Dream Chaser. Oftentimes individuals put aside their dreams and goals because they were introduced to an idea by a friend or colleague. Putting your time and effort into accomplishing another person's idea will result in you "killing your dreams". Let me make this perfectly clear, there is nothing wrong with helping others to accomplish their goals and aspiration because our aim should always be to assist others to grow and develop but try not to sacrifice your dreams chasing a vision that does not align with your plans. For the purpose of this lesson we will examine who is a Dream Chaser and six ways to accomplish our dreams. What is a Dream?  A dream is a feeling or sensation that usually occur at nights or during the

  Your dreams matter Our degree of success hinges on our ability to work and push ourselves beyond the threshold of life by rising above the superficial barriers that are set for us to accomplish. This is done by using our various skills and talents to unlock our full potential. I recently wrote that "Success is a habit it captivates the mind and manifest into actions" and indeed they do because it is our actions that will be measured to indicate our success. The actions we demonstrate while on route to success is so driven and goal-oriented that we often need to sacrifice and give up our own desires in an effort to pursue our passion. Our accomplishments are based on careful calculations and navigation in order to climb the success ladder. To achieve our goals we must become tour guides of our destiny and once the desires are achieved the need is often satiated. Follow me into the realm of success and let us navigate the currents of achievement to understand how suc

Humans are like computer-based applications programmed for a specific reason or purpose and like these applications, humans are programmed with the innate drive to seek out and find the meaning of life. We often engage in conversation about life and what it really is and it comes to this single fact that life is a gift. Humans beings are granted this special gift, the gift of life and many do not appreciate it, life should be cherished and preserved. Ever so often we read and hear biologists and medical practitioners describe life as the characteristics that set us apart from inanimate objectives. These attributes include the ability to grow, think, reproduce, and ultimately die; the Circle of Life. The biological composition of plants and animals are unique though they are separate state of beings. One has the ability to think while the other relies on external stimuli. Humans have long been considered to be the most advanced organism on the planet due to our varying cognitive ab

Recently I was asked, "Can a man be successful without making sacrifices?" and my immediate reply was, Can a man know true love without heartbreak? The answer to both questions can only truly be answered by each individual striving to attain success or love. We are cultured from an early age to identify a career path and work towards it. This advice is a very good one but not the perfect advice to give. In identifying the career path we want to pursue and setting our minds to accomplish the task will result in us becoming productive members of society. The reality is everyone can succeed in whatever career path they chose whether it be medicine, law, education, politics, logistics, engineering or aviation. The question then stands are they truly successful or are they just being productive citizens? This question pushes us to think about what true success is because accomplishing a task or goal is not true success. It is merely completing a task while on the road to suc

Success is a habit, it captivates the mind and manifest into actions. R. Smith 2019

Our minds are filled with untapped possibilities and intelligence that we are sometimes unaware of. Our minds are so unique that it is like a baby that goes through various stages of development and when our mind reaches the birthing stage it becomes the responsibility of each individual to train the mind beyond the scope of normal men. Our first formal education as a species begins from the moment of conception, that cell nucleus will eventually develop into the brains that we use to shape the world around us. It is the responsibility of the parents to shape, mold and nurture that child from within the mother's womb to create an environment of curiosity that stimulates the fetus to become a discovery learner. When we are eventually born it becomes the responsibility of families, friends, community members, and the wider society to create an atmosphere that is fitting for the development of a young child. During those tender years, our brains are actively seeking out adventu