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8 Key Lessons on Managing Oneself
As I relax on this lovely morning, I can’t help but ponder on the importance of “managing oneself.” It’s about keeping a watchful eye on our daily actions and making necessary changes to achieve our goals efficiently, productively, and with laser-sharp focus. The “I am” I’m referring to is none other than the person staring back at me in the mirror – the “me” that’s been with me all along. I’ve often heard that successful individuals possess a higher level of self-awareness. This inner understanding enables them to remain grounded and, ultimately, more productive than most. That’s why I’ve created this blog – to explore and master the art of…
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8 Reasons For Bank Runs (And How to Protect Your Money)
We had a dramatic weekend, as regulators saw bank customers rushing to access their money in Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) before it completely failed. As of this writing, SVB has failed, while the next bank to suffer the same fate this weekend was Signature Bank in New York. The next bank that regulators are closely watching is San Francisco-based First Republic Bank, which currently is in its last leg as JPMorgan Chase & Co. has stepped in to inject funds to help it keep afloat. What is going on, and why are banks failing? In this article, we will explain the causes of these bank failures and bank runs and…
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8 Lessons to Create a Budget
When it comes to the most vital skills in personal finance, I think learning how to create a budget is at the top. Whether you’re a college student, a stay-at-home parent, or a young professional, budgeting is a critical aspect of achieving financial success. I have learned a lot about personal finance and have consolidated my knowledge in this blog, here are 8 lessons to create a budget like a personal finance expert. Furthermore, know that how you manage your money by creating a budget can mean whether you become successful with money or not. Therefore, let’s start first with the first point, and that is having a goal. 1.…
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8 Ways to Start a Journal This Year
I am always amazed by the people who have consistently kept a journal documenting their lives. Keeping a daily diary or journal is a habit that many renowned men and women have made throughout history. A journal is a form of personal record keeping of events, experiences, observations, and even lessons learned, done regularly. Some forms of journals include a personal diary or journal, a work journal, or an academic journal. I started my journaling journey a decade ago using a paper journal, a Moleskine, and now converted to digital notes and a small notebook. Moreover, my journaling practice has served as a place to self-reflect, document my life, and…
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8 Lessons from the Book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey
There’s one self-development book that has profoundly shaped the way I think of life, success, and productivity. The book is “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen R. Covey. Covey’s self-help tome has become widely popular and influential in the modern age since its 1989 publication, translated into over 40 languages, and it has become a classic. When I read this book during college, I had an epiphany about how a productive, effective person could be, and it created a framework for personal and professional success based on seven fundamental habits. When I first read the book, I was at a loss as a young adult, and I…
