30 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE

1. Realize that people don't care as much as you think they might.

Most people won't notice that you bought a new car or got a promotion, and you shouldn't be basing your happiness on their judgments anyway. On the flip side, if they're showering you with attention, don't let it go to your head.

2. The people who truly care about you aren't interested in your accomplishments and possessions; they're interested in you.

It's called love, and you'll know when someone congratulating you on your new job is jealous or truly happy for you. When you find people who love you, do everything you can to hold onto them, because they'll be your foundation.

3. Arranging your life around money won't make you happy.

Focus on your passion, not your paycheck. Freeman says he knew a man who spent his career amassing six figures in savings, but died of cancer before he could even touch it.

4. Debt is not a necessary burden of adulthood.

If you're making an investment in your career by going to school, then your student debt is something you'll need to manage. But just because it's become normative, do not consider debt a rite of passage into adulthood. It can present a dangerous imbalance of your finances.

5. Rhetoric is powerful.

Figure out what elicits certain responses from people, and you'll be better able to influence others. "When you know how to speak in order to change someone's mind, to instill confidence in someone, to quiet the fears of a child, then you will know this power firsthand," writes Freeman.

6. You have a responsibility to everyone, and a responsibility for only yourself.

Freeman thinks that by merely existing we have a responsibility to recognize the humanity in everyone and offer help to those in need. Ultimately, however, you have control over only yourself, and it's on to you to find success and happiness.

7. Prepare for the unexpected.

Do all that you can to understand the way things work, whether it be how your company functions or how your government is operating. But understand that no amount of knowledge can prepare you for chaos that will inevitably hit you throughout your life. Always have a Plan B.

8. You can't let others define you.

While humans are built to be part of communities, don't let other people or ideologies tell you who you are.

9. You must always go beyond what is required.

To become successful, outperform the other guy. And when you're at the top, compete with yourself.

10. Self-awareness is endlessly valuable.

If you can see yourself the way others see you, you will be able to work with and get along with others more easily.

11. Biases affect everything you do.

Your worldview works its way into every decision you make. If you know your biases, you can minimize acting selfishly and do what is right for the situation.

12. Living in the present will keep you focused.

Accept that the past can't be changed, and make the most of what's in front of you.

13. People who are very different from you can enrich your life.

Surrounding yourself with like-minded people can limit your creativity, but if you seek out new perspectives, you grow faster and learn more.

14. Travel. Travel more.

Not only will being exposed to other ways of living give you a new perspective on life, it will take your brain off autopilot and allow you to return to work refreshed.

15. It's important to keep taking risks until you find your passion.

If you haven't found a job that makes you happy, don't settle.

16. You must take care of your health.

You can't focus on your career if you're continually set back by indulging your vices or ignoring health problems.

17. Your reputation must be protected.

Guard your reputation with all that you have. Make habits of being honest, reliable, and kind, and others will notice.

18. Emotions should not guide decision-making.

A knee-jerk reaction influenced by anger or panic can destroy a lifetime of work in one moment. Wait until you are calm before making a big decision.

19. Forgive others and yourself.

Strangers and loved ones alike will hurt and disappoint you. React accordingly, but do not hold grudges. It takes a tremendous amount of energy to fuel hatred.

20. Seek a greater purpose.

You live in a world much bigger than yourself. Figure out how you'd like to give back.

21. Life is short.

Use a sense of urgency to make the most of your time.

22. There's a lot you don't know.

If there's a task you can delegate to someone better suited for it, then do it. If there's a discussion about something you're not sufficiently knowledgeable about, resist the urge to jump in.

23. You need to be honest with yourself.

If you're going to grow as a person, it's important to see unpleasant things for what they are.

24. Happiness is a choice.

Your attitude is a decision. Choosing to be happy and optimistic, regardless of the situation, yields more success than negativity.

25. Confidence will take you places.

When you believe in yourself, others tend to believe what you have to say.

26. Everyone is afraid.

Realize that everyone is afraid of failing. The successful ones know how to accept their fears and keep anxiety from restraining them.

27. Everyone hurts.

That's why it's important to be kind to everyone. Even a small gesture of kindness can have a big impact.

28. Nothing is perfect.

Unlike in the movies, the good guys don't always win. Appreciate what you have, and you'll be stronger and happier because of it.

29. You can learn from the countless successes before you.

It's good to have heroes. Borrow liberally from their advice, and you will find what works for you.

30. Luck is the most elusive aspect of success.

It can be easy to give up when you're talented and work hard but aren't getting a break. Remember that you find good fortune by constantly moving forward.

FASHION TIPS THAT WILL HELP YOU ATTRACT GIRLS

When it comes to fashion for men, it can actually help you to attract and seduce women  more easily.
Dressing well is going to make you look good and stand out, which is going to attract girls to you much easier.
Another advantage of dressing well is that when you look good, you will also feel good. This is going to help you to increase your confidence, which is another thing that women notice and allows you to come across as more attractive.
Here are some fashion tips to help you dress better and attract more girls.
Fashion Tips That Will Help You Attract Girls
Wear clothes that fits: Some men out there still wear clothing that is too big for them,Clothes that fit will look perfect and show off a man’s physique which is the real deal for attracting girls.Guys that work out will benefit the most from this tip because of the attractive physique they will possess.
 Don't do shopping alone: You cannot trust the sales people, Considering that they are oftentimes working on a commission, they will say almost anything to get you to buy their products. This is why it is very essential to take a friend or preferably a female along as not to buy things that would not be flattering.
 Buy nice shoes: One of the first things that a woman will notice about a man is his shoes,females always have their eyes on that when meeting a new person , This is why wearing nice shoes can help attract women.
When looking at shoes, there are a few things that need to be considered. The first is, just because it looks good on ONE person does not mean that it will look good on YOU. It is essential to keep this in mind. A shiny pair of shoes will draw a woman’s eyes to you. Shoes that are more detailed are also attractive.
Dress above the rest: Have you ever been talking to someone who is dressed in a suit? Now, think about the time you were accosted by a homeless guy. There was a difference in the way that you treated both of them. This is another subtle way of being seen as a higher quality male in the eyes of women. Dress a little above what the others are wearing.
Find colors that work for you: Some colors look better on you than others. This is due to skin tone, eye color and facial features. Keeping this in mind, find the colors that look good on you. This in itself will help to improve your fashion.
Black looks good on everything: The great thing about black is that it conveys power and authority. It is also a very versatile color that can be used for a wide variety of different purposes.
Ask your friends and family: Heck! Ask your hairstylist for their honest opinion on how you look. The best person to ask is someone who has a good eye for fashion because this is a person who will be able to tell you whether or not you look good.
Ask for feedback online: If you think people won’t tell you the truth, then ask people online who understand fashion. People are more honest because it is less personal, and it is an outstanding way to find out quickly if you look good or not. 
Experiment: The only way that you will find what does or does NOT work for you is by taking a few risks. Experimenting will put you on the fast track to learning what does and does not work. 
Fashion for men is something that should not be disregarded if you want to attract more women into your life. A man does not have to be the best looking guy, but if he dresses nicely, he can help to make himself look better. This will help to attract more women, and it will make him feel good about himself.
Have a nice hair cut: Girls love well-trimmed hair cuts that looks good on your head not bushy and unkempt hairstyle.
Why Fashion Is Important For Attracting Girls
The simple fact of the matter is that your looks and appearance plays a very vital role in the amount of success that you have with women. 
When you approach girls,the very first thing that she notices about you is how you’re dressed, the body language that you are giving off, the way that you’re carrying yourself, and the shape you are in.

By paying close attention to your fashion and how you dress when you go out to meet girls, you will improve your odds of getting girls attracted to you with ridiculous consistency.

Ladies:15 Lovely instagram pics to help improve your fashion sense.

PHOTOS TO HELP GUYS UNDERSTAND GIRLS BETTER.

CONTINUATION OF "THE RISING STAR"(A short story) coming soon!!

Hello dear readers,the remaining episodes of the story "The Rising Star" will be out very soon on this blog,stay in tune with us as we give you our best in terms of posts.

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JAMB UTME 2016/2017 HELPING TIPS ON YOUR ADMISSION AND CHOICE OF COURSES AND INSTITUTIONS.

JAMB UTME 2016/2017

HELPING TIPS ON YOUR ADMISSION AND CHOICE OF COURSES AND INSTITUTIONS.

Choosing your intended course of study and higher institution has to be done meticulously,why am i saying this?,it can deny someone admission even when you score well above average. Now all universities have their own different methods that they use to admit students like Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU),they aggregate both the Jamb and the Post jamb score (that is,addition of both divided by 2) to give your real score to be used,so in that case you need not play with any of the exams,talking of University of Ibadan,since about three years ago,a minimum score of 200 in Jamb will qualify you for their post utme in which your score in it will determine your admission fate.Below are the tips to help you get admitted this year.

1.KNOW THE SCHOOL YOU ARE CHOOSING.

 When i say know the school you are choosing i mean understand their admission procedure,check out the last cut off for your aspiring course,how they set their post utme questions you may be thinking its too early to be talking about Post utme but you are making a choice at the moment unless you want to later purchase a JAMB Change of Course/Institution(COC) card to choose another Institution.

2.GET THE JAMB PAST QUESTIONS

Don't forget the power of hindsight,getting and solving the past questions yourself and marking it will help you know how prepared you are and which topics to get to study more,during my own time,i usually write down all the topics of the questions that were strange to me so as tackle each singly.So get the past questions.

3.ATTEND A JAMB TUTORIAL

Two heads are better than one,you can't underestimate how useful this tutorial will speed up your learning and assimilation rate,apart from that you will meet other aspirants that would be of help in one way or the other,therefore find a nearby JAMB tutorial lesson.

4.STUDY,STUDY AND STUDY

Read,Read and Read means be dilligent and consistent with your studies,know the best time you can accumulate faster whether in the morning or night or afternoon and also dont forget your most effective reading method whether by writing it down or talking it out.Read daily no matter for how short or long you used.

5.USE GOOGLE TO SEARCH TOPICS

Majority of students think they can only learn from their school notes which is wrong,when you search google for topics not clear to you,you even understand it more than the one in your notes,in fact you can also youtube.com to get videos on the topics you want and most people even learn most effectively when they see it with their eyes.

5.DONT FORGET PRAYER

Pray like you have not read and read like you have not prayed.When his grace is upon you,you assimilate more speedily and you will receive understanding of the hard topics.

6.DON'T GIVE FALSE HOPE

What i mean by this is that after your JAMB result is released and you notice that your score is quite far away from the last cut off,i will advice you to obtain the JAMB Change Of Course card and change for yourself to another course within the range of your JAMB score so as not to get a course you won't like at all.

7.DON'T ASSUME YOU WILL BE GIVEN JUST ANY OTHER COURSE

If you know anyone that would help you if by chance you didnt meet cut off or you are close to it,go for the person and not just sit down at home and be expecting them to give you a course,most universities don't do such anymore.

Wish you best of luck as you prepare,don't forget to use the comment box to ask question.

MANCHESTER CITY VS MANCHESTER UNITED preview.

The 170th Manchester derby is kicking off on Sunday right at the Etihad Stadium at 2:05pm,the City neighbours will be the visitors for their first meeting this season and the battle is going to be between the in form players of both teams,Anthony Martial and Kevin De Bruyne.With both of them scoring in the champions league matches although Manchester United had a draw while City won at the last minute by their hero and danger man De bruyne, both of them will be expected to save their teams on Sunday.

                 Juan Mata is still a doubt for the game as he was left on the bench during Champions league while the same goes for the City stopper and captain Vincent Kompany but he is mostly to regain his position for the derby.Man city has an home advance and will be playing in front of their own fans,winning against Sevilla will make them to play with high morale as United defence of Smalling,Darmian,Rojo and Jones will be put to test by the ever attacking City strikers Raheem Sterling,De bruyne,Jesus Navas and Bony while on the other side,Martial,Depay,Rooney and Mata will also cause trouble with the City defence.

                   The last time a record signing of Man city,Sergio Aguero scored against a Spanish side to seal a Champions league win and also played Manchester United next up was in 2011 when City won 6-1 at the Old Tradfford,it appears like something like that is knocking again as Kevin De bruyne,the latest record signing also netted a winner against Sevilla and then Manchester United is the next opponent again but am sure Man Utd won't want that to happen this time again on Sunday.

             EXPECTED LINE UP
 
Man Utd: De Gea, Darmian, Jones, Smalling, Rojo, Schneiderlin, Schweinsteiger, Mata, Herrera, Martial, Rooney
Man City: Hart, Zabaleta, Otamendi, Mangala, Sagna, Touré, Fernandinho, Jesús Navas, Sterling, De Bruyne, Bony