by Peter James | Dec 16, 2018 | Business, Self-Development
In order to truly be effective as a leader in the new modern digital age, it is critical to focus on what will bring true fulfillment to others in your surroundings. Many people say that leadership is a form of art and I truly believe that it is a unique art form that is centered around people’s energy. To bring about progress and eliminate problems and struggles it means placing people above things and part of that comes down to how important leaders value the people in their community. It may be popular for leaders to showcase glamour, however in order to really improve and change situations it comes down to the concentration of responsibility. Being a leader may be vital in order to change circumstances. If one demonstrates the ability to follow through on tasks and solve problems on a regular basis this is the beginning of getting the job done. If one follows through in tune with a series of events of service, it is through the continued service that leadership is cultivated. Be loyal to others, but be loyal to yourself first. Although you may wish to change others, it is important to work with people as they are. In order to improve oneself and society it is important to concern oneself with the major issues and principles. Make it a priority to work continuously with the strength’s of others and make sure to channel the energy of people’s strengths in order to create and deliver better future outcomes. Make it a priority to encourage others through the process of a project. Be supportive of others...
by Peter James | Dec 13, 2018 | Books, Business, Self-Development
Success and planning Have you ever been curious about the strategies implemented by successful people? Did you ever wonder how some people simply perform at a level so much higher than their peers? If your answer to these questions is an alarming YES please continue reading! The science behind success is not necessarily because of who people are, but rather what people decide to do. Some people have a lot of goals, yet they are only halfway reaching them or creating a list too long to accomplish in any given day. As said by Heidi Grant Halvorson, “Success isn’t about winning the DNA lottery; it’s about reaching your goals.” What’s really necessary is an accountability partner, a calendar, a notebook, and of course a writing pen! Once you have what I just mentioned its time to write down some specific rules in order to start gaining more clarity on your desired area of success in your personal or professional life. After reading the book, 9 Things Successful People Do Differently by Heidi Grant Halvorson, I happened to gain a sense of greater insight. Indeed I learned that there are nine things that are to be mentioned to gain better clarity on what will effectively make you considerably more successful. Here is the list below: Get Specific – Whatever your goal happens to be such as having 8% body fat, squatting 215 lbs down to a seated bench level twelve times, or sleeping nine hours each night you need to be more specific. Whatever you are wanting to do it is important to spell out on paper exactly what it is...
by Peter James | Dec 5, 2018 | Self-Development
The idea behind escapism can be very interesting, as it enables the human mind to avoid stress and venture off away from parts of reality that we sometimes prefer to avoid. There can be positive forms of escapism that people turn towards in order to benefit and gain more personal growth and eventually expand creativity and productivity. Some beneficial activities of escapism can include cooking, eating food, reading, writing, listening to music, playing music, playing sports, watching movies, and viewing art. For many people in our current world escapism is slowly taking over. For better or for worse, there are endless distractions with the invention of the internet and smart phones that seem to take away the human mind from regular every day tasks and chores that were required for earlier civilizations and societies. As a result of the modern age, some people have lost certain hand crafted skills. As technology has expanded there happens to be a result of people becoming addicted to avoiding reality and situations that need to be solved. The truthful fact surrounding escapism is that it can become harmful when people turn too much towards television binge watching, video games, alcoholism, and drug abuse. There has to be a fine line for how much time people spend in indulgent habits. In regard to escapism there is definitely benefits that come along with recharging and refueling our minds and bodies so to speak. Without any time away, life can become too monotonous and routine in the real world. When people choose to escape they should be choosing wisely. If a person decides to avoid family...
by Peter James | Nov 2, 2018 | Health, Self-Development
In order to create a more balanced and healthy lifestyle you need to begin to recognize the most important back bone areas that are associated with everyday life. These areas include spirit, healthy food, water, fitness, sleep, outdoor nature, and relationships. To tell you the truth, I am no picture perfect person who lives a completely balanced life of health. Some people may look at my front page of my website and see me as someone who aspires to be rich. Honestly, I’m just someone who aspires for growth and a better lifestyle. My foundations in my life have slipped up at times and I’ve had holes and problem areas with my life that have come and gone. My performance level has been inconsistent during different times in my life which has lead to frustration. But honestly, I’d say that part of being human is going through natural ups and downs and figuring out what works best. For me the greater joy has been the self-discipline and self-reliance that develops along with sticking to healthy living by eliminating toxic foods and eating a balanced diet in combination with exercise. My personal journey towards health and wellness has been filled with obstacles along the way. I’m still designing a way to figure out how to properly balance my time for healthy meal preparation and time for my family and friends through the course of a 168 hour week. I’ve felt like I was falling short of my desired performance at various times and I’ve been prone to continuous negative self-thoughts coming from my own thought patterns. In order to discover...
by Peter James | Apr 24, 2018 | Business, Self-Development
If you happen to be interested in Freelancing there are different outlets that you can use to sell your expertise and knowledge online. Some of those outlets include Fiverr.com and Upwork which happen to provide options to sell value to other people. Both outlets are known to be used by entrepreneurs for outsourcing gigs across the world. The good news for people across the world who are looking for a gig is that you definitely can make money from the internet as long as you have a laptop and internet access. No matter what your area of creativity is, I’m sure that you can create things that are unique. What you need is an ability to create something out of nothing and an ambition to keep with your art form consistently. If you want to do small projects and get practice with meeting deadlines and completing services for other people some of the best ways to do so are through freelancing gigs. So how do you start to make money through Fiverr and Upwork? What you really need in order to start making money through freelancing is to create an account and start creating content and services for other people. The best thing to do if you are interested in doing a freelancing gig is to HYPERFOCUS on your clarity. In other words, you NEED to know what you can create and sell to specific clients. You need to be able to create a list of what you can create and you need to have examples of what you have created by having a portfolio of projects. The best...
by Peter James | Apr 20, 2018 | Business, Self-Development
If you think about the needs of various businesses and companies nowadays every workplace is different and needs people with different qualifications. When you put yourself in a hiring managers shoes you need to think about who you’re really looking to bring in to help not only fulfill a position, but also do an OUTSTANDING job. If you can develop the character traits of a fun, friendly, caring person who loves to help other people you are paving a way towards success in your future. As an applicant it is important to carry transferable skills that you can bring with you from place to place, because what our world of workplaces really need are team players. Whether you have had all sorts of different jobs or you are just entering the workforce it is never shameful to be a versatile person with many skills. Never underestimate the power of self-confidence and believing in what you’re capable of doing and bringing to the table. Too many people get hung up on qualifications for a job. These qualifications may include, what was your college GPA? How many degree’s do you have? Another question, How many years have you worked with company X? The reality is that qualifications development happens to suit a purpose on a resume, and they are definitely needed in order to provide proof of training and experience. However with that said, qualifications are not the end-all-be-all in the process of what makes a FANTASTIC worker. What is more important than qualifications in specific cases is a candidate’s personality and their willingness to stay motivated and passionate each and...
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