"It doesn’t matter where you’re coming from; all that matters is where you are going."
To be perfect in any field always hurts your social life. Lacking social life, especially during college, has a strong connection with low confidence. You become lonely, desperate, and lose your faith in your social skills. You may be very good at studying as a focused and perfect student, but as an individual, you may have no opportunities to build strong friendships; therefore, you feel that...
What is an introvert? Introverts are individuals that do not like big gatherings and prefer small get together and one-on-one activities. We do have fun socializing; it’s just that we prefer quieter parties than loud ones. Also, we may need quite some time to recover after any social activity. When I tell people I am an introvert (well, that’s what the Myers-Briggs test says), people...
Who doesn’t want to live a healthy life? I guess everyone. But how difficult you find doing workouts and strict diets. No one wants to give up the delicious food in our lives. I am no exception. I really like eating food of happiness; Like Fried chicken, the ultimate chocolate cake. My comfort drink is a fully loaded chocolate milkshake. Sorry, I forgot to mention the ice cream. Do not want...
Do you know that coaching does many things in your life? Whether you are a coach or a client, you would undoubtedly get the many impacts of coaching. When you want to improve on something like a performance, or you want to focus on achieving a professional goal or a specific personal improvement, it is always best to undergo the process of coaching. Also, if you want to develop something that you...
If you want to get promoted in your current job, get a new career or explore a new industry, work first on improving yourself, advance your skills, and maximize your career. Improving your career is essential in achieving success and reaching your full growth potential. It requires time, effort, commitment, and lots of dedication, but surely, it will give you confidence and help you gain...
The world needs great leaders, your company also needs great leaders, and your family needs a great leader too. Anybody can be a leader, but not anyone can be a good one. According to Vince Lombardi: “Leaders are made; they are not born.” Vince Lombardi Making a good leader requires excellent leadership skills. Good leadership comes with great responsibility. The best thing about it...
Compassion and empathy, what do they really mean? Since I have learned and practiced these more often, it has advanced my life and career in so many ways. Today I’d like to share with you what these human qualities can achieve for you as well. Compassion and empathy are like two sides of the same coin. They’re related, but also different. If you’ve ever felt that they seem to mean the...
Do you have a work friend or colleague who seems all friendly and helpful on the outside, but causes you trouble whenever possible? Chances are, you have a frenemy at work. Before we get into how to deal with frenemies at work, let’s understand who is a frenemy. This is someone who works with you, acts as a friend on multiple occasions, but also does not think twice before stabbing you in...
What Is Motivation? The most natural definitions of motivation I have found so far in my research are these. I think they are the most relevant and simplified explanations of motivation in one’s life and work: “Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It causes you to act, whether it is getting a glass of water to reduce thirst or...
Nowadays, students are becoming smarter instead of hard workers. Gone are the days when people think that the harder you study, the more time you spend on learning, the more intelligent you are. No, it is not the case today; calculators, computers, the internet, search engines have made students’ lives easy yet challenging at the same time. Nowadays, students apply effective study habits...
However, Peter Patak is NOT an author of any bestseller yet, in his posts, he encourages his readers to have a positive mindset and proactive lifestyle. He reads books that help him uncover his true potential. Peter is a father of two, married, and a leader in his profession. On the way of his self-discovery, he invites you to be inspired by his thoughts.