Tag: Financial Wellbeing

Negative Talks Are Life Stealers

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning
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I do not know what you are going through in your life. Whatever you are going through, negative talks are not going to make it better. Negative talks are just that. They are spoilers. They are destroyers. They are not builders. They are out there to deceive people.

But you do not have to give in to negative talks. You can do something about them. You can speak life over whatever you are going through in your life.

If you are searching for a job, for example, you can say, ‘ Losing a job is not the end of my life. It is another chance to learn new things.’ If you are going through financial issues, you can say, ‘I am learning to take care of my money. I am understanding money better.’ If you are not connecting with people, you can say, ‘The right person will come. It is not about me.’

Remember, words have strengths. They can change your life forever. Words can change your life in negative ways. They can also change your life in positive ways. It depends on what you want.

If you want to experience positive things in your life, then do not entertain negative talks. If you want to elevate your life, you must always feed your mind with positive thoughts. You have the power to do it.

You can select what comes into your mind. You can choose what you do with your thoughts. You can speak positive thoughts over your life. You can change your life by changing how you talk to yourself.

When any thought shows up, ask yourself, ‘Where is this coming from? What am I going to do with it? Is it positive? Is it negative? Is it going to help or hinder me? If it is going to help you, then embrace it. If it is not, then get rid of it. You do that by replacing it with a better thought.

‘No-Nonsense Lessons On What It Takes To Build A Successful Business’

by Bright Osadiaye, posted in Health & Well-Being, Improve Academy, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Workplace Learning
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‘What makes a good entrepreneur? Are they born or made?’

‘Entrepreneurs constantly question and challenge business scenarios and always look for a way to make things work better or introduce a new product or service.’

‘Not all entrepreneurs run their own businesses. Are you, or could you be, an entrepreneurial employee?’

‘The most important thing when planning your business should be the accuracy of your facts and statistics. Don’t let passion cloud your judgment.’

‘Understanding every aspect of your business is of paramount importance when talking to lenders and investors.’

‘Choosing the correct business structure from the outset will save you money and taxes and may protect you from legal issues down the road.’

‘If you don’t have enough seed money to begin the process of starting your own company, find a creative way to raise it.’

‘Be willing to invest your own money and assets in your business before asking lenders and investors to risk their money.’

‘Prepare a professional presentation when approaching potential investors.’

‘Never take for granted that your financial statements are correct. People make mistakes, so they can be wrong. Have someone you trust, a good financial person, look after your financials.’

‘Overconfidence in your product or service can be dangerous.’

Source

Tom Golisano (2020). Built, Not Born: A Self-Made Billionaire’s No-Nonsense Guide for Entrepreneurs