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  Finding your Passion I   have always loved watching movies, especially Hollywood blockbuster movies. When a scene would get sad, I would feel sad, or when my favorite character in the movie died, I would storm out of the theatre. My friends constantly teased me about it, but I mostly shrugged them off. I remember Victor, one of my friends, saying to me, "you should be a movie star; you are so passionate about movies." I was passionate about the big screen, and I still am. And even though I never pursued a career in movies, my passion for Hollywood movies is still there. Lucky for me, now I am aware that the sad scenes weren't real, and my favorite character didn't actually in real life.  They just walked off the stage. The point is my passion for movies still exists today, even though  I didn't pursue a career in the movie business. So what is passion? Merriam-webster.com defines it as a strong liking or desire for or devotion to some activity, object, or concep...

What are life traps? Life is a journey that will have pitfalls along the way—difficulties we cannot be prepared to handle. And journeys have ups and downs and traps we cannot foresee. Things we can fall prey to while we're traveling life's journey. One of the disadvantages of traps is that you cannot predict them; they're unseen. By the time you see them, it's already too late. And because we don't see the traps, we don't prepare for them. So today, we will look into five life traps you should avoid if you want to be successful in life. Please sit back and grab your favorite drink and let's dive in. 1. Debt trap Debt is one of life's major traps which can drag you down and derail your success. No one tries to get into debt intentionally. It's just one thing that happens without your notice or may even feel like it's out of your control. Here are five ways you can avoid debt: Don't buy it if you have to use a credit card. Have a fallback emerg...

 What is delayed gratification? The Britannica website defines Delay of gratification as   the act of resisting an impulse to take an immediately available reward in the hope of obtaining a more-valued reward in the future.  The ability to delay  gratification is essential to self-regulation, or self-control. Leaders who find their careers derailed often have their immaturity and need instant gratification to blame. Examples of leaders chasing instant gratification are taking shortcuts, being dishonest, and falling for easy money. What are the benefits of delayed gratification? Builds a strong  character Creates diligence, focus, and the ability to conjure up a detailed vision Helps with the ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty Creates resilience and the capability to see setbacks as stepping stones to success Creates a sense of optimism rooted in a solid foundation of beliefs about what is achievable What does this mean for the people in business? ...

Starting a business is exciting.  There are equal amounts of fear and joy when leaving an office job and becoming a business owner. Many of those who take that path indeed find personal and professional fulfillment. Unfortunately, in any endeavor, it is better to be prepared with reality in mind than fantasy. And as far as starting a business is concerned, the reality is more complicated. Today we are looking into 5 realities that will prepare you for the business world. So sit back, grab your favorite drink, and let's get down to business. 1. Success is not for everyone  First, you must understand that just because someone else is doing it successfully doesn't mean it will work for you. Most often, we come across people who have succeeded in one business or another and imagine that we will be able to get the same success story, but that isn't always the case. There are a lot of unpredictable situations that no one can fully prepare for. A good example is the Coronavirus pa...