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You'll probably remember the quote by Adlai E. Stevenson Jr. that "If we value the pursuit of knowledge, we must be free to follow wherever that search may lead us..." In relating this with the search for truth in unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomenon plus the quest to make sense of our existence, I've come to realize that "The Truth Is Out There", meaning that there is always an answer out there, if you go and SEARCH for it. This is how I approach life. There is truth, a way to create results in life. But I have to go out there and look for it. I learned the truth about building my business by going OUT THERE, acquiring the necessary skills and connecting with people who would require my services. I never met someone who created success with his business or career by staying home. As an individual who wants to move forward, you must resist the natural tendency to be inert and still. You must go out there, take risks, tr

It seems a lot of young people are so eager to get married these days that they ignore some important signals in their current relationship. Many of them think that if things aren't perfectly okay with their current dating relationship, getting married and "sealing the deal" would fix everything. Big mistake! Marriage does not, and NEVER WILL, solve your problems. As a matter of fact, marriage doesn't fix a relationship, it only MAGNIFIES what's already there. So if your relationship is plagued by problems, marriage will MAGNIFY those problems. If your relationship is on-and-off, then your marriage will be EVEN MORE on-and-off. Similarly, if your relationship is harmonious, then marriage will MAGNIFY the harmony. If it's fulfilling and enjoyable even when things are not yet in perfect shape, then your marriage will be even MORE enjoyable. That's why it's extremely important to get the basics down before committing to a mo

One of the best ways to save yourself from carrying unnecessary emotional garbage as a single is to develop the "next" mindset. The "next" mindset is a simple paradigm where you refuse to think too long about any relationship partner who rejects you and, instead, move on to connect with better people who share your values. It's a fact that not all dating relationships will result in a lifetime commitment. It's a reality that's hard to swallow, but that doesn't make it less real. Ignoring this fact is like refusing to acknowledge that if you jump from a plane without a parachute, you will crash. A lot of singles especially ladies hold on far too long to dating partners who ditch them or try to take advantage of them, instead of moving on fast. They try to analyze why their effort did not work or why their love wasn't reciprocated. While it's a good thing to improve and learn from your mistakes, you can't afford to st

You've surely noticed that the world is going through rapid changes. UK is intensifying efforts to leave the failing Eurozone. Trump is already giving a big finger to the political establishment by becoming the POTUS. Asia is becoming the #1 middle class in the world. You also have a bunch of bad people who want to destroy everyone who doesn't believe what they believe. AI and robots are slowly but surely getting more and more into our life. New start-ups are disrupting old industries, leaving no one safe. Despite all these rapid changes, there's nothing to fear. You can suffer from change or you can use change. I choose to use change when, in 2012, I decided to start my own business even with very limited experience and no capital. Because to survive in times like this, you only have two things to focus on: Mastering human relationships, and building financial freedom. Notice that I said "mastering" and "building". Not "dabb

Have you ever struggled for a long time but kept going and, eventually one day, things got better? I know it happens often to me. I might be trying to reach a goal or solve a problem. Days passed - even weeks - where I accumulated disappointment. But I kept going every day, and one day, I got what I needed. It could be an idea, meeting the right person, or the problem just solved itself. This is the day when it gets better. To get to this day, you obviously need to be action-oriented, but also to have FAITH. The faith is the part that can be hard to sustain. Especially when your results show you otherwise. Whether it's meeting a relationship partner, executing a project, or business, things can take a long time without getting tangible results. You need to keep going with faith until you reach the day when it gets better. To help me, I pray and ask the Father to guide me towards the right path and give me the energy to take intelligen

One of the best ways to experience marital bliss is to clone successful marriages. In my many years of analyzing and gathering information about marriage and love relationships, I've noticed the consistent patterns that happy and successful marriage partners follow. They engage in weighty efforts to build strong bonds, take responsibility for bringing out the best in each other, and are quick to patch the holes in their relationship . These consistent patterns revolve around the fundamental principles that I call the 10 commandments of a great marriage. 1. YOU SHALL FORGIVE EACH OTHER'S FAULT AND LEARN TO SAY SORRY If there's anything you must learn early about relationship and marriage, it is to understand that love thrives on forgiveness. It's paramount to constantly forgive your spouse for their eccentricities and annoying habits, and also forgive yourself for any mistakes you make if you truly want to be happy in your marriage. The reaso

Last Saturday, I was watching the Champions League final. After watching awhile, that got me thinking... It's amazing how the sports industry is its own industry. A universe with its stars, fans, awards, global events, and billions of dollars in revenue. According to Forbes, the sports industry is expected to reach $73.5 billion by 2019, just in North America. In Europe, professional soccer stars are often criticized in the media for their 7 and 8 figure salaries. Despite this, their salaries are higher than ever. Two things you won't find in professional sports are political and social considerations. This universe is hermetic to anything going on in society and that pretty much explains why it's such a successful industry. This is very similar to how I encourage you to live life. Create your own universe or planet with your own rules. For that, you must 'isolate' yourself from the rest of society, particularly social issues. The sports

From the day you are born, you are surrounded by rules. They manifest themselves through statements, like "should", "must", "never", and "always". Some of these rules exist to protect you. For example, never drive drunk and always respect one another. Unfortunately, other rules are unnecessary or irrelevant. Rules like, you should always "keep your thoughts to yourself", and you should get a higher education and get a good job. We are fed these rules through parents, the school system, and mainstream media. When you reach 25 for instance, you've been conditioned for 25 years. Some people are in their 40s and don't even realize they are still living their life based on old rules. They stay at jobs they don't like, and believe they can't quit to start their own business. Fortunately, the brain is plastic. I don't mean that the brain is made of plastic… Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity - refers

We live in a society that is addicted to distractions. The average attention span as at today is 8.23 seconds - which is less than a Goldfish's (9 seconds). Most of this distraction is fueled by social media and smartphones. What does this have to do with you as a purpose-driven individual? A LOT. Our present social existence is in a constant flow of distraction. And you can hardly live life on your own terms in the midst of distractions. You'll also find more and more people connected virtually, but only helping one another to lose focus and be wasteful in time and intellectual resources. Lack of focus and low productivity do not go without negative consequences. I can only hope that you take this simple advice to heart, not only to avert the negative consequences of being susceptible to distractions but also to get the edge in life. THIS is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. Whatever the MAJORITY is doing, do the opposite. Have an a

OK because I was thinking about how most people tend to run their business, I decided to share something really good with you today. You are probably aware that goal-setting is one of the most powerful tools for putting your life in perspective. It doesn't just apply to your life. It applies to your business as well. There are four types of goals every business owner should set: 1. Business expansion goals 2. Customer relationship goals 3. Strategic innovation goals 4. Sales/Marketing goals You can set one to three goals per category. When you set goals and review them daily, you're ahead of 97% of entrepreneurs out there who just go through life and business without a game plan. You're less at the mercy of anyone or say competitors who don't have your best interest at heart. Of course, you can add other different types of goals, but these are the bare minimum you need. The big myth about goals is that they're set in stone. Nothing cou

In his 1999 book, "The Age of Spiritual Machines", Ray Kurzweil proposed "The Law of Accelerating Returns", which said the rate of change in a wide variety of evolutionary systems (including, but not limited to, the growth of technologies) tends to increase exponentially. The pace of change in various areas of life is increasing exponentially. For the records, Brexit, Trump, and the rise of Asia's middle class typify major examples of these exponential changes. Like every exponential change, this shift can create either disruptive stress or opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs. I like to think in terms of opportunity, so let me offer a few key ideas that will help you create incredible business breakthrough today and in the coming years. 1. NO MORE LOCAL AND LINEAR THINKING As human beings, we naturally think locally and in a linear manner. We associate and marry locally, go to a nearby school, and follow a year-based educational system

There are three things that control your life. Your strategy, your stories, and your state. A strategy is simply a way to go from A to B or get a specific result. This is why learning, training, and mentoring/coaching are very important. The second are your stories. If I give you a plan to lose weight, but you keep telling me that you have "big bones", you'll never use it. Stories are the reasons we give to ourselves and to others for why we don't have or can't do something. Sometimes, the story gets repeated so much with intensity that it becomes ALIVE. Have you ever met someone who's having a problem today and explaining that it is because of something that happened five years ago? This is his/her story. Finally, there's your state. Your state is simply where you are emotionally. Are you tired, vibrant, excited, passionate, etc? States change during the day and the week. Guess what? Certain states trigger certain stories. You can cond

You have most likely heard the phrase, "He has an attitude!" This is usually a derogatory remark made about a person with a disagreeable attitude. But the word 'attitude' is an important one when discussing entrepreneurship or business ownership. A good attitude...a good mindset can't insure success but a bad attitude and a bad mindset can certainly guarantee failure. Here are some wrong attitudes that will absolutely guarantee failure in business: I CAN WORK WHEN I WANT TO Wrong, wrong, wrong! You can't just work when you feel like it. You have to expect to put in many long and very tedious hours of very hard work to make a new business enterprise succeed. I CAN GET RICH QUICK! You couldn't be more wrong and you are not only wrong but you are putting yourself in danger as well. There are bazillions of crooks out there who are waiting for their next easy mark and if you are looking for a quick way to get rich, you ARE the next mark. It is possi

What you believe has a tremendous impact on how well you can deal with the challenges of life. As a matter of fact, I believe that your belief system is the single most important factor in your success and happiness. In the course of my life, I held onto 4 beliefs that helped me through tough challenges. They helped me turn around my finances, faith, career, and interpersonal relationships. Here they are: 1. EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON AND A PURPOSE TO SERVE ME This is the belief that helped me find the opportunities and the gift even in the face of adversity. 2. WHAT DOESN'T KILL ME MAKES ME STRONGER This is the belief that gets me going when I'm sad or hurt. I've scaled through moments of depression with the help of this belief. 3. I HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR, BUT FEAR ITSELF This is the belief that I repeat to myself every time I want to do something that scares me. This one is extremely liberating once you internalize it. What would you do wit

Once in awhile, I reflect on how most people tend to behave in relationships. The younger they are,the more games they seem to play. They lie,cheat, and seem very confused about what areal relationship is. While I understand the ego boost of playing games and (successfully) lying to one's partner, I believe most people sell themselves short by leading a life of deceit. Let me explain. They don't realize the leverage of being honest with themselves and their relationship partner or spouse. An individual who is upfront and honest about what he/she wants will get more from his/her life than the person who constantly lies. Take the man who's having an affair. It's a huge waste of a man's time to be dating or married to a woman he doesn't like AND spreading himself thin with a second woman. Women are also not left out in this. In fact, it's a big shame for any woman to be a player. Some people are just not fit to be married or in a relationship, and i