Contemporary Philosophies - A look at Life Issues

The true character of a person doesn't show when they win but rather when they lose. Be a good sport and learn from life's lessons. R. Smith 2018 True champions are not at all concerned with just winning. They are concerned with the advancement and development of self, others, and the sport or activity in which they are engaged. It is vital that when we teach about success, we emphasize the importance of failure because in this life we fail more often than we succeed. Our failures build us, it motivates us and it makes us appreciate our victory and breakthroughs. Life is a game so let us learn the art of true sportsmanship.  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

Eat right, live right After doing some additional research on lifestyle changes I felt compelled to write a follow-up blog post on the importance of maintaining a Healthy Life. One cannot overemphasize the importance of caring for our physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. This because good lifestyle practices must become habitual for improving our quality of life and for extending our lifespan. Accordingly, we will examine four benefits of eating healthy and four tips for eating healthy that will undoubtedly expand your life expectancy ratio and prolong life. What is referred to as Lifespan? The term lifespan refers to the average length of time an animal, individual, or thing is expected to live or function. Another term that is also used to explain this phenomenon is life expectancy. The ultimate goal of the human race is to prolong life as long as possible and the ideal way to improve life expectancy is by adjusting our lifestyle practices. This is achievable thro

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