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 Learning is an essential part of life, every day is an opportunity to learn, relearn and unlearn.  As time happens, things change and that includes the information we often hold as true. This has been made possible by science and its evolution. Some myths that have stood the test of time are still limiting factors to learning and improvement. Here are a few;  1. You are either right or left brained This concept has been around for a while now, I have personally taken a test to affirm if I am right-brained or left-brained. The theory suggests that right-brained people are creative and artistic while left-brained people are logical, analytical, and methodical. A 2013 study by scientists has debunked this myth. We all use our entire brains equally. The fact that we possess both regions is evidence, they are all interconnected to allow us to think both creatively and analytically. 2. You are born intelligent People with a fixed mindset believe that intelligence is something you either hav

  The energy level affirmations create can be powerful to the pulling down of negative thoughts with the replacement of positive narratives. (There's something familiar about this statement, related to an old book?) Find out. (wink) Ok, back to the topic... If you don't learn to choose your words, you'd be subject to the words of others. Practicing positive affirmations helps you choose the patterns you want for life. This is a simple practice that has been proven to work, all you need to do is find the phrases and frequently repeat them to yourself. Positive affirmations will not only combat negative subconscious patterns but will motivate you, boost your self-esteem, encourage positive energy and serve a renewed sense of self. Asides from personal development, affirmations can be adopted as mantras in the work environment amongst team members or people groups. I put together a couple of them to help kickstart your mind-shift journey.  Say them out loud, believe them and

  A wise man once said, The capacity to learn Is a Gift, the ability to learn is a skill and the willingness to learn is a choice.  In the world we live in, information is obtainable but some people would rather remain ignorant and mediocre concerning their life.  Learning is very essential to our existence, just like food nourishes our bodies, information and continuous learning builds our mind and upgrades our way of life.  Here are a few reasons why we should start learning and continue learning.  1. Relevance We live in a rapidly changing world and in order for us to function effectively then we'd have to intentionally learn to remain valuable and stay outstanding. For every area of your life, every sector that you belong to, knowledge is paramount.  2. Competence   Learning or acquiring Knowledge equips you with adequate skills and abilities in any area you desire.  3. Preparation Continuous Learning keeps you ever ready, for example, you're an entrepreneur and you're

  If you've signed up for the notorious workaholic membership, it's going to be hard to convince you but I'll try. Hustle culture propagates "always on the run". If you look closely, always on the run people rarely are in rhythm with their lives. As chief executive officer, the board is on your shoulders and the vision is all or nothing. That's absolutely inspiring, I mean your drive for success and I'm not being sarcastic. I understand that work is important, but I just want to give you some perspective. " All work and no play makes Jack a dully" or isn't that how they say it? I'll like to rephrase it as "All work and intentional play makes CEO Jack interesting". Be intentional about creating time for hobbies, it might not be a daily thing but including it in your schedule has a lot of benefits. One of them is that it makes you interesting and relatable. If you have a passion for gardening, you could set aside a few hours durin

 "Oh come to me, my precious", howled the phony search button. These days people are been hypnotized by fancy and incoherent information. Run! for you shall not be subjected. When you're looking to curate for your audience, you should go the extra mile. The likes, shares, and comments from your audience are symbols of trust and if they trust you, you owe them authenticity and valuable information. Information is everywhere, don't go giving them just about anything because it ranks high on search engines. Authenticity isn't a buzzword for the socially unclad, it's quite different for some of us. As a creator, being authentic is about doing intense research to find what would uniquely serve the audience. Not just creatives now but people who genuinely want to help other people. One important skill that will help you maximize available information is critical reading. What is critical reading? Critical reading is reading attentively and thoughtfully in order to u

 One of the reasons for business development is to build wealth and that's no taboo. We want to offer value in its purest form but we're there for the money too, that's why the keyword 'transaction' resonates with business. Money supports our commitment to the work we do as business owners. It also helps us focus our energy and our time, creating more impact and more connections. There's something you need to know though, just as business requires a certain mindset to thrive, money does so too. The beliefs we hold about money influence if it'll work for us or not. Here's what they say too; 1. “Rich isn’t an amount of money, it’s a mindset about how you live. If you believe you can win, you can.” – Dave Ramsey 2. “Remember that: money will always match your mindset.” – Joe Vitale 3. “To attract money, you must focus on wealth.” – Rhonda Byrne 4. “What you focus on you create more of, so if the plan is to get rich, you’re gonna want to focus on abundance a