Personal Branding Podcast

Trust God and do your best at all times for Men will promise you gold, only to offer glitters; but only God will grant you that which is glorious. Many will over promise and under deliver or not deliver at all.

Silence has been known as a great virtue for ages; however the value of speaking cannot be overrated. There are times that you need to voice out your opinions and say it - like it is. Speech may be Silver, Silence Golden; but Wisdom is knowing when to use it. Today, If you have nothing good to say, it’s always better to remain silent.

It’s not always about the rules, it’s about results. Results don’t lie. Set yourself free this day, break your own barriers and make it happen at all cost. Don’t let your dreams die! Listen to what Steve Jobs had to say “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently - they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do”.

Learning to live a meaningful life requires purpose. Knowing your purpose in life will help direct your affairs. The truth is that everyone has a purpose to fulfill and no man is an accident. And concerning work, you may want to ask yourself this question: What is my motivation for doing what I'm doing? The answer to this question will direct to your true motive, either good or bad. I found out that great men and big companies set out not to make money but to make meaning, to solve a problem, to make the world a better place, not with the focus on money. So decide to create a meaningful life today. Live on purpose and make the world a better place. Your dreams will not die!

You have done enough of planning and talking about all that you intend doing, you can even see it clearly in your minds eyes and can feel it, creating excitement. But days and weeks and months have passed and all you have done is to talk about those dreams over and over again. Your dreams are hanging, like ‘castles built in the air’, what you need now is to lay the foundation to prop your castle – your dreams. Thinking about it and talking about it will not lay a single block to building your castle. Take action now!! The proof of a desire is it pursuit. Go for it, a step at a time. Kick start your dream job, career, your dream life, it’s time to take the bull by the horn, take the courage of the moment and move towards the realization of your dreams, your spirit has been yearning for this – take off!

Sometimes in pursuit of what you desire you lose track of what you have. You are going to win some and lose some; however ensure that the things you sacrifice for what you want are worth it. Make your pursuit worth your sweat.

One of the most wonderful feelings to have is to know that someone (parent, friend, coach, and mentor) believes in you and your dreams. It gives you the energy to do the impossible. However there are times you have to even believe in someone’s believe in you and what you can do to spur you on. Today, I want to let you know that you are not too young to dream or too old to live it. Live your dreams.

Are you finding excuses for keeping up with family and friends, postponing getting in-touch with people and simply getting busy with your daily life? Make a conscious effort today to excuse the excuses and pick that phone and dial the number, arrange that date tonight and go for it. It's within your reach, you can. Let them know you care and love them. You have no excuse now. If you truly care, you will call, if you cant call, text, if you can text, flash, if you can’t flash, then trash your phone. [laugh]

Imitation is limitation, I believe God didn't mass produce you, you where hand crafted, customized and specially made fit for a specific purpose. Today what we see around are men trying to fit into a certain mold,"to be like" and not deciding to be and live their true self, their own dreams. You may copy that's fine, but if it's not your true passion you will perish soon. Today, let the real you stand out. Live fully.

TGIF. I love TGIF’s however I paused to think through and realized that if I live my life for Friday’s only with “Thank God Is Friday attitude, I will have less number of days to enjoy the entire life I have to spend on earth. So I figured out how I can make everyday a Friday, to enjoy the everyday life in spite of conditions. Days are too valuable to lose them for something not worth it. To live life, boring and dragging through daily activities. The question is… how are you going to make the most of the little time you have here on earth count, are you letting the days slide through just like that? Enjoy life!

Take charge of your dreams. Don’t expect the world to dish you your wishes, go out and serve yourself. Fight for your dreams, push through against all odds and make it happen. Nobody cares so much about your dreams than you.

The fact cannot be denied that successful men have always done what they are passionate about. Thia simple statement says it all, ‘do what you love and love what you do.’ You have to be bold and face this fact, find what you are truly passionate about and pursue it. Skills are learned and everyone can but passion will propel you to shine. “Skills are learned but your point of difference is your Passion”. Live your dreams.

Never apologize for who you are and what you do and more especially never apologize for dreaming big even if they don’t come true. Many will criticize you and call you names but hey it’s your life, it’s your dream. Make it happen.

Where attention goes energy flows. What is sapping your energy? Are you focusing on lack or abundance? Most of the time, it's not what you don't have that is the problem, is what YOU have and refuse to acknowledge that is. Starting today begin to make the most of what you have; your gift and talents and maximize it. You have what it takes. Your dreams will not die!

The beauty of life is not what we see, but how we see it. Today wherever you turn may the beauty of life engulf you and put a smile on your face, to walk with a spring in your step, knowing that nature adds its own beauty to everything. The beauty of life, are the lessons nature teaches that are not in books, only have to look and appreciate its priceless gifts. . EnjoyLife! You are beautiful. Below is a Poem by A Friend Raptures of Beauty Nature's Girl with the Angel of Creation The anthems of nature beautiful and deep, Through throngs of life do you love seep. From the deepest ocean to Earthly plains, To feel the love, through angelic strains. Bringing together all realms as one, To sit and watch Nature with fun. Raptures of beauty for all to see, Creator of life my love's decree. For I am the Eternal Flower kiss of life, To feel the love through pain and strife. Spreading the scent of life as One, For we all mortals under the same Sun. Creations Children, yes we are, The beauty of Nature, yes by far. Spreading peace to life around, In anthems of love dream surround. For we join together work as one, To be beacons of life till we're done. Turning to ploughshares, from sword, We are the anthems making the word. By Anisha Achanknju (C) 22nd October 2011