10 inspirational quotes about fitness to encourage you

06/03/2025 by

Today, let us explore some quotes about fitness.

Inspirational Quotes About Fitness:

When we’re working hard and facing numerous demands on our time, it’s easy to lose sight of our health and fitness.

So, consider this question: Why do we work at all?

Yes, we certainly need a sense of purpose. It’s also true that we need an income. We can’t go far without money, can we?

However, for me, the primary reason we work is to provide for our loved ones. To ensure that they enjoy a decent standard of living.

Putting the needs of our loved ones first is important, wouldn’t you agree?

However, there is a supplementary question here: What are those needs?

Well, above all else, our loved ones need us.

And they’d forgo many pleasures, in my experience, if it meant our presence would be guaranteed in their lives.

Therefore, our health and fitness are important to our loved ones. They need us to stay healthy and fit. So, we have a responsibility to take our fitness seriously, surely?

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Stay healthy; stay fit:

To stay healthy, we must stay fit.

Maintaining our health involves exercising regularly. And regularly means a minimum of three times a week.

We must factor regular exercise into our weekly priorities. And that means exercising the whole body and getting the heart pumping.

It isn’t easy, of course, but it is worth it.

It will make us feel better, and we’ll look better too. There’s a lot to be said for staying in shape.

For instance, we’ll be more attractive to our partners. And we all like to think that we’re attractive to other people, surely?

Life is so much better if we’re fit.

So if you’re not fit right now, it’s time to make some changes in your life. If you can’t do it for yourself, then do it for your loved ones.

Here are ten inspirational quotes about fitness to encourage you and reinforce today’s message.

Quotes about fitness:

  1. A feeble body weakens the mind. ~Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  2. To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise. ~Gene Tunney
  3. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. ~Joseph Addison
  4. Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live. ~Jim Rohn
  5. The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy. ~Kenneth H. Cooper
  6. A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me; I’m afraid of widths. ~Steven Wright
  7. The only way for a rich man to be healthy is by exercise and abstinence, to live as if he were poor. ~William Temple
  8. True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united. ~Wilhelm von Humboldt
  9. Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. ~John F. Kennedy
  10. If I don’t feel confident about my body, I’m not going to sit at home and feel sorry for myself and not do something about it. It’s all about taking action and not being lazy. So, you do the work, whether it’s fitness or whatever. It’s about getting up, motivating yourself, and just doing it. ~Kim Kardashian
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10 powerful tips to be successful in life

06/01/2025 by
10 TIPS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE

Looking for some useful tips to be successful in life, dear reader? What habits should you develop? Today, I present to you my top 10 list.

What’s the key to success?

Well, I can tell you right now that there’s no one, single thing that on its own will ensure that you enjoy some personal success. There’s no silver bullet, I’m afraid.

However, there are things you can do and habits you can develop that will help you to become the successful person you really could be.

Dear reader, you can be successful, and it’s never too late. Other people succeed, so why not you?

Know what you want and know why:

Essentially, success comes from knowing what you want and knowing why.

If you establish some goals and take a disciplined approach towards achieving those goals, then you’re on your way.

However, you’ll also need to adopt some good habits that will help you achieve those goals and help you to keep going until you get to where you want to be.

Adopting good habits will also mark you out as a role model for others, which means you’ll be a leader.

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Tips to be successful in life:

Here is my list of the top 10 tips to be successful in life.

These are good habits you really ought to consider developing from now on:-

1. Believe in yourself:

You must believe in yourself, dear reader. That’s a given if success is your aim. If you don’t believe in yourself then why would anyone else believe in you?

If you lack self-belief, then you must start reinforcing a belief in yourself straightaway with a daily mantra.

Every morning and every evening, go to your bathroom mirror and repeat the following to yourself 10 times each time:-

“I’m as good as anyone, and I’m better than most. I will be a success.”

You must remind yourself of this constantly.

Self-belief is an essential ingredient if you’re going to succeed. Reminding yourself that you’re as good as anyone will help reinforce self-belief in both your conscious and subconscious minds.

Believing in yourself and your ability to succeed is more important than anything else. It is if success is your aim, I can tell you that from experience.

2. Don’t compare yourself to anyone else:

You are who you are, and you can only be the person you are. Anything else would be a fake.

You have your own special qualities and no one else on earth is quite like you. You have your own strengths and of course, you have a few weaknesses too. Everyone does.

Other people have their own unique qualities too, of course. However, that doesn’t mean they’re better than you.

They’re just different. You can’t be them, so don’t try. And they can’t be you either. So concentrate on being yourself. Everyone else is taken.

If you want to be a star, then you must shine for being you and for the special magic that only you can bring to this world. You’re unique, so take pride in that and put your best foot forward.

Never compare yourself to anyone else, and never fret if you feel that you can’t match someone else in some particular way. Remember, there will be ways in which they cannot match you either. 

3. Always keep the main thing the main thing:

Whether you like it or not, you’ll be judged by what you deliver and the value you add.

If your job is to paint my house, then I will judge you on how well you’ve painted my house.

I don’t care how much help you might have given to my neighbour. If you’ve painted my house badly or the job hasn’t been done properly, then you’ve failed as far as I’m concerned. Do the job badly and I will not be happy.

Often in the workplace, our inability to say “No” leads us to be completely distracted by a request to help someone else.

And that distraction can result in us failing to do something that would have moved us closer to the successful conclusion of one of the goals we’ve set for ourselves.

Losing sight of our own high-value tasks can make us less productive and less valuable in the eyes of our employers. Workplace distractions can lead to us helping other people achieve their objectives at the expense of our own if we’re not careful.

Being a team player is important, of course, and there will be occasions when assisting a colleague is the right thing to do for the greater good of the team. However, it should never, ever be at the expense of you delivering what you will be expected to deliver, regardless.

You’re judged by what you deliver, so never lose focus on what you’re expected to do.

Never be afraid to be assertive. You don’t have to be chippy, unpleasant or impolite. You just have to say something like, “Look I’m really sorry, I would love to help you but I have this to complete by 5 pm” or whatever.

Remember, appearing to be reasonable is much better for you than trying to be too reasonable.

Always, always keep the main thing the main thing.

Being too helpful may help others, but it probably won’t help you.

It will, however, increase your stress levels if you’re not careful.

Focus on your own goals ruthlessly. 

4. Accept that you will make mistakes occasionally:

No professional likes to make mistakes.

Nevertheless, they are inevitable occasionally. That’s a fact of life.

No one is so perfect that they can avoid mistakes completely. And no one ever achieved anything without making a few mistakes along the way.

So it’s fine to make mistakes occasionally, provided you don’t make too many and provided you don’t make the same mistakes repeatedly.

When you’ve made a mistake, it’s important to be honest, accept it, and above all, learn from it.

Making mistakes is all part of us gaining that valuable commodity known as experience.

So just do your best and accept that, like everyone else, you’re not perfect, nor will you ever be.

However, remember this: just because you’re not perfect, it doesn’t mean you cannot be exceptional at what you do. As professionals, we always strive to get better at what we do.

Mastery of your craft is a worthy aim and one that requires constant study and practice, and occasionally making mistakes. 

5. Don’t be afraid to take a few risks:

Risk and reward go hand in hand. You can’t have one without the other.

You’ll never achieve anything exceptional if you always play it safe. Well, not unless you’re very, very lucky anyway.

Sometimes you just have to follow your instincts and go for it.

That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t weigh up the pros and cons before you take action. It’s fine to consider the potential consequences before you take a risk. Equally, it’s fine to consider the odds of achieving a positive outcome and whether the potential reward merits the degree of risk involved.

Consider risk carefully, but don’t dwell on it too long. Analysis shouldn’t replace action. You cannot get to second base unless you take your foot off first base and go for it.

And anytime you take a risk, don’t panic if initially, things don’t go quite as you’d imagined.

If you’ve used your judgement with care, then there’s every possibility that you’ll get the outcome you want.

So hold your nerve and just believe in yourself.

You may not get it right every time, but you’ll get it right more than you get it wrong. And even when you’re wrong, you’ll learn a lesson.

Get it right and you’ll be that much closer to achieving a goal.

So be willing to take a calculated risk when necessary. 

6. Learn from experience:

As suggested earlier, experience is a valuable commodity.

It’s the by-product of making mistakes and taking risks. It’s the invaluable benefit we derive when things don’t quite work out as we’d intended.

The most important thing about experience is that we learn from it.

And of course, we can learn from seeing others make mistakes, too, as well as from anything we’ve done ourselves.

The lessons we get from real experience are far more valuable to us than anything anyone can tell us, or anything we can read in a book for that matter.

It’s the education we get at the University of Life and the School of Hard Knocks.

However, remember this: you don’t owe anyone an explanation for your mistakes.

When you make a mistake, it makes sense to be honest with yourself and others, of course. Beyond that, you should not feel the need to explain yourself in detail.

Mistakes happen, and no one starts with the intention of getting something wrong. If you get an outcome you didn’t want, then just take it on the chin, learn the lesson, and move on.

Everyone makes mistakes occasionally, and you’re no different. To err is human. That’s life. 

7. Never take anything personally:

The French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre once observed that “Hell is other people.”

I’m sure there are times when we all feel that he may have had a point.

We’re all struggling to get through life as best we can, and life’s never easy for anyone. Everyone wants what they believe to be their fair share of life’s ‘pie’. Some people want your share too.

Sometimes that can leave us feeling like everyone is giving us grief and deliberately making life more difficult than it needs to be.

However, mostly in our dealings with people, there’s nothing personal.

Life is just ‘dog-eat-dog’. People may be a little insensitive at times, as they pursue their own agenda, but generally, they’re not out to hurt us specifically.

So if it’s not personal, then never take it personally.

And on those rare occasions when it does prove to be personal, don’t give them the satisfaction of a reaction or showing that they’ve got to you.

Look them in the eye and show them that it doesn’t bother you. Your message has to be:

“I’m made of steel. You’ll have to try harder than that if you’re going to penetrate my shield.” 

8. If you’re digging a hole for yourself, stop digging:

When you realise you’re digging a hole for yourself, you have two choices:-

  1. You can keep digging, and the hole in which you find yourself will simply get bigger and more problematic; or
  2. You can recognize the situation for what it is and stop digging immediately.

It is always best to stop digging immediately, in my experience.

When you stop digging, you might have a few fences to mend, of course.

Certainly, you’ll have to accept responsibility.

And you’ll probably have to apologize to some people, depending on the circumstances.

Regardless of what it all means, it’s always better to recognize a bad situation for what it is and take it on the chin, rather than making everything even worse.

On the positive side, having the ability to recognize when you’re digging a hole for yourself and having the maturity to deal with the consequences is a sign of self-confidence. That’s something for which you’ll gain other people’s respect.

In my experience, people will respect you if you’re prepared to say, “Hey, you know what, I’ve made a bit of a mess of this one, so I’ll stop right here and let’s try again. Sorry but like everyone else, I’m not perfect and I make mistakes occasionally.”

Just because you didn’t quite get it right doesn’t mean you cannot show confidence in how you respond.

Respond in the right way, and your confidence will be well placed. 

9. Let go of any anger:

We all get angry occasionally, but anger never gets you anywhere worth going.

React in anger, and almost certainly you’ll regret it.

That’s not to suggest that you should not react at all. However, before you react, let the anger subside. Just let it go.

Leave it for 24 hours if necessary, until you’re better able to reflect with a calm head. There’s a lot to be said for ‘sleeping on it’ in my experience.

That way, you’re better placed to use your judgement carefully and make rational decisions.

In making decisions, revenge should not form any part of how you plan to react.

Revenge won’t get you to any place worth going, either, and you’ll almost certainly regret that too.

10. Learn to switch off:

We all need a little ‘me time’ regularly, otherwise, we’ll burn out.

We all need time to relax and recharge our batteries.

That means switching off completely.

By doing that, one of the great benefits is that we gain a fresh perspective on whatever’s happening in our lives.

Surprisingly, perhaps we’ll also get plenty of new ideas in the process.

In fact, you’ll find you get some of your best ideas when you’re not trying to come up with new ideas. That’s ironic, I know, but it’s true, in my experience. 

Bonus tip:

Don’t take yourself too seriously. No one else does.

If you can’t laugh at yourself occasionally, you might just be missing out on the funniest thing happening at that moment. Why miss out on a good laugh?

When you’re working, take your job seriously, but never yourself.

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Concluding remarks:

So there you have it. If you want to be successful, start by developing good habits.

This list of tips would be a good start, but you will find that there are plenty of others too.

Above all else, make sure you’re adding value to everything you do. Our purpose in life should be to add value to the lives of others.

If you’re adding genuine value, then you can’t go too far wrong.

So, dear reader, where do you add the most value, and what are your goals?

You should know the answers to these questions, and you should write them down.

If you don’t know, it’s time to find some answers.

Nothing ever happens by accident. You have to make it happen.

You can be successful, everyone can, but it requires you to know where you’re going; to know why you’re going there, and to be prepared to work very hard until you get there.

You can do it, dear reader. So, good luck!

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How to Make Money Online for Beginners

05/27/2025 by

If you’re wondering “How to Make Money Online for Beginners,” then read on.

Making money online has become easier than ever. There are many ways to earn extra cash from home, even if you’re a beginner.

You can start making money online by freelancing, taking surveys, selling items, or creating content.

These options don’t need special skills or big investments.

Freelancing is a great way to use your talents. You can write, design, or code for clients. Taking online surveys is simple and quick. Selling stuff you don’t need anymore can bring in some cash. Creating content like blogs or videos can lead to income over time.

The key is to pick something that fits your skills and interests. Start small and learn as you go. With practice and effort, your online income can grow.

Key Takeaways

  • Online money-making options include freelancing, surveys, selling items, and content creation
  • Choose a method that matches your skills and interests for the best results
  • Start with small, achievable goals and gradually build your online income over time

DISCLAIMER: This article presents money-making ideas which many other people have exploited successfully. However, there are no guarantees in life and you must do your due diligence on any specific idea before you make any significant commitment to it. Money can be made online, and plenty of people do, but you must proceed in a professional and business-like manner

Understanding Online Monetization

Making money online involves different ways to earn income through internet-based activities. It can be done part-time or full-time, with various methods suited for beginners.

Basic Concepts of Online Income

Online income comes from digital transactions where people pay for goods, services, or content over the internet. It often starts with building an online presence through a website, social media, or digital platforms.

Key elements include:

  • Digital products (e.g. ebooks, courses)
  • Services (e.g. freelancing, consulting)
  • Advertising revenue
  • Affiliate marketing

Beginners can start by selling items they no longer need on online marketplaces. This helps learn the basics of online transactions and customer service.

Popular Online Business Models

Several business models have proven successful for earning money online. These range from simple to more complex strategies.

  1. E-commerce: Selling physical or digital products through online stores.
  2. Print-on-demand: Creating custom designs for products like t-shirts or mugs.
  3. Freelancing: Offering skills like writing, design, or programming.
  4. Content creation: Making money through blogs, YouTube videos, or podcasts.
  5. Online coaching: Providing expertise in a specific field.

Beginners often start with freelancing or content creation as these require little upfront investment. As skills grow, many move to more advanced models like e-commerce or creating digital products.

Setting Up Your Foundation

A strong foundation is key for making money online. Pick the right platform and build a solid online presence to set yourself up for success.

Choosing the Right Platform

Selecting the best platform is crucial. Many beginners start with popular sites like Fiverr for freelance work. These platforms connect you with clients looking for your skills.

Social media can also be a great starting point. Instagram and TikTok are perfect for visual content creators. LinkedIn works well for professional services.

For selling products, consider marketplaces like Etsy or Amazon. They provide built-in audiences and easy setup.

Your own website gives you full control. WordPress is user-friendly for beginners. Shopify works well for online stores.

Building Your Online Presence

A strong online presence helps you stand out. Start by creating professional profiles on chosen platforms. Use clear, high-quality photos and write an engaging bio.

Consistency is key. Post regularly to keep your audience engaged. Share valuable content related to your niche.

Interact with others in your field. Comment on posts, join online communities, and network virtually.

Consider starting a blog or YouTube channel. This shows your expertise and builds trust with potential clients or customers.

Use social media to promote your services or products. Share behind-the-scenes content to connect with your audience.

Content Creation and Monetization

Making money online often involves creating and sharing valuable content. This can take many forms, from written articles to videos and audio recordings. The key is to produce high-quality material that appeals to a specific audience.

Starting a Blog

Blogging is a popular way to make money online. To start, choose a niche that interests you and has potential for profit. Pick a catchy name for your blog and set it up using a platform like WordPress or Squarespace.

Write helpful, engaging posts regularly. Focus on topics your readers care about. Use keywords to help people find your content through search engines.

To make money from your blog, try these methods:

  • Place ads on your site
  • Write sponsored posts for brands
  • Offer digital products like ebooks or courses
  • Use affiliate links to earn commissions

Build an email list to stay connected with your readers. This can help you promote products and services later on.

Creating a YouTube Channel

YouTube offers a platform to share video content and earn money. Pick a topic you’re passionate about and start making videos. Use good lighting and audio to ensure quality.

Consistency is key. Post new videos on a regular schedule. Engage with your viewers by responding to comments and asking for feedback.

To monetize your channel:

  1. Join the YouTube Partner Program
  2. Use affiliate marketing in your video descriptions
  3. Get sponsorships from brands
  4. Sell merchandise to your fans

Remember to follow YouTube’s guidelines to keep your channel in good standing.

Podcasting Essentials

Podcasts are audio shows that listeners can download and enjoy anytime. To start, choose a topic you can talk about for many episodes. Get a good microphone and recording software to ensure clear sound.

Plan your episodes in advance. Write outlines to stay on track while recording. Edit your audio to remove mistakes and add intro music.

Monetize your podcast through:

  • Sponsorships from companies
  • Listener donations via platforms like Patreon
  • Selling your own products or services
  • Offering exclusive content for paying subscribers

Promote your podcast on social media and other platforms to grow your audience. The more listeners you have, the more money-making opportunities you’ll find.

E-commerce and Selling Online

Selling products online can be a great way to make money. There are several methods to get started, from setting up your own store to using existing platforms. Let’s explore some popular options.

Launching an Online Store

Starting an online store is easier than ever. Pick a platform like Shopify or WooCommerce to build your website. Choose products that match your interests and target audience.

Create eye-catching product pages with clear descriptions and high-quality photos. Set competitive prices and offer various payment options.

Promote your store through social media and email marketing. Consider running ads to reach more potential customers.

Don’t forget about customer service. Respond quickly to inquiries and handle issues promptly to build trust and loyalty.

Utilizing Dropshipping

Dropshipping lets you sell products without holding inventory. When a customer places an order, the supplier ships it directly to them.

To start, choose a niche and find reliable suppliers. Popular products include clothing, accessories, and home decor.

Set up your online store and add products. Adjust prices to ensure a profit margin.

Focus on marketing to drive traffic to your site. Use social media, content marketing, and paid ads to reach potential customers.

Be transparent about shipping times and handle customer service professionally to maintain a good reputation.

Exploring Print on Demand

Print on demand is great for selling custom designs on products like t-shirts, mugs, and posters.

Create unique designs or hire a designer. Choose a print-on-demand service like Printful or Printify.

Set up your online store and connect it to the print-on-demand service. Upload your designs and set prices.

Market your products on social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest. Show off your designs and engage with potential customers.

Consider offering limited-edition designs or collaborating with artists to keep your product line fresh and exciting.

Freelancing and Service-Based Earnings

Freelancing offers beginners a flexible way to earn money online using their skills. It allows people to work on projects they enjoy while building a client base.

Offering Freelance Services

Beginners can start by identifying their strengths. Writing, graphic design, and programming are popular freelance skills. Web development and virtual assistance also have high demand.

Freelancers should create a list of services they can offer. For example, a writer might offer blog posts, product descriptions, and social media content. Setting competitive rates is key. New freelancers often start lower to attract clients.

It’s important to deliver quality work on time. This helps build a good reputation. Happy clients often lead to repeat business and referrals.

Joining Freelance Marketplaces

Upwork, Fiverr, and TaskRabbit are popular platforms for finding freelance work. These sites connect freelancers with clients worldwide.

To get started:

  1. Create a detailed profile
  2. Showcase relevant skills
  3. Set up a professional photo
  4. Write a compelling bio

Beginners should apply to many jobs at first. This increases the chances of landing work. It’s okay to start with smaller projects to build experience.

Reading client reviews and job descriptions carefully helps avoid scams. Freelancers should only take on projects they can complete well.

Portfolio Building Tips

A strong portfolio shows potential clients what a freelancer can do. It should highlight their best work.

Tips for creating an effective portfolio:

  • Choose 5-10 top projects
  • Include a variety of work samples
  • Write brief descriptions for each project
  • Update regularly with new work

For beginners without client work, creating sample projects can help. A writer might draft blog posts on topics they enjoy. A designer could create mock logos for imaginary companies.

Freelance copywriters can earn between $19 and $45 per hour on platforms like Upwork. Rates may vary based on experience and project type.

Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is a popular way to make money online. It lets you earn commissions by promoting other people’s products. This method works well for beginners and experts alike.

Starting with Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is easy to start. You don’t need your own products or services. Pick a niche you like and know about. This could be fitness, tech, or cooking. Research your chosen niche to find out what people want.

Next, create a website or blog. This is where you’ll share info and product links. Use a simple platform like WordPress to build your site. Make sure it looks good and works well on phones.

Learn about SEO to help people find your site. Write helpful content that answers questions in your niche. This builds trust with your readers.

Finding Affiliate Programs

Many companies offer affiliate programs. Amazon Associates is a good place to start. They have lots of products to promote. Look for programs in your niche too.

Affiliate networks like ShareASale and CJ Affiliate have many options. They connect you with brands looking for promoters. Sign up for free and browse their offers.

Check the commission rates before joining a program. Some pay per sale, others per lead or click. Pick programs with fair rates and good reputations. Read the terms carefully to know what’s expected.

Promotion Strategies

Create helpful content to promote affiliate products. Write reviews, how-to guides, and comparison posts. Be honest about the pros and cons of each item.

Use social media to share your content. Build a following on platforms where your audience hangs out. Pinterest works well for visual products. Twitter is good for quick tips and links.

Try email marketing to connect with your readers. Build a list of subscribers who trust your advice. Send them useful info and product recommendations.

Make your affiliate links clear. Tell readers when a link earns you money. This builds trust and follows rules. Use eye-catching buttons or banners for important links.

Track your results to see what works best. Try different strategies and improve over time. With patience and effort, affiliate marketing can become a steady income source.

Online Courses and Digital Products

Creating and selling digital products can be a great way to make money online. This method lets you share your knowledge and skills with others while earning income.

Creating and Selling Online Courses

Online courses are a popular way to teach others and make money. Pick a topic you know well and break it into lessons. Use video, text, and quizzes to help students learn.

Platforms like Teachable make it easy to set up and sell courses. You can also use sites like Udemy or Coursera to reach more students.

Think about what people want to learn. Popular topics include:

  • Cooking and baking
  • Fitness and health
  • Languages
  • Tech skills
  • Business and marketing

Make sure your course gives real value. Happy students may tell others, helping you sell more.

Designing Digital Products

Digital products are items people can download or use online. They’re easy to create and don’t need shipping.

Some digital product ideas:

  • E-books
  • Templates (for websites, resumes, etc.)
  • Printable planners or worksheets
  • Stock photos
  • Music or sound effects

Choose products that fit your skills and interests. Make them look good and work well. Quality matters!

Marketing Your Digital Products

Getting the word out is key to selling your products. Use social media to share tips and show your expertise. This can help people trust you and want to buy from you.

Start an email list to tell people about new products. Give away some free stuff to get people interested.

Ask happy customers for reviews. Good reviews can help others decide to buy. You can also team up with other creators to reach more people.

Remember, selling takes time. Keep improving your products and marketing. With effort, you can build a steady income from digital products.

Investing in Stocks and Cryptocurrencies

Investing in stocks and cryptocurrencies can be a way to grow wealth over time. These markets offer different opportunities and risks for beginners looking to make money online.

Stock Market Basics

The stock market allows people to buy shares of public companies. To start, open an account with a brokerage firm. Many offer free trades and educational resources.

Research companies before investing. Look at their financial reports, growth potential, and industry trends. Diversify by investing in different sectors to spread risk.

Consider low-cost index funds for beginners. These track broad market indexes and offer built-in diversification. Start with small amounts to learn the ropes.

Set a budget for investing. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. Be patient and think long-term. The stock market has historically grown over time despite short-term ups and downs.

Cryptocurrency Fundamentals

Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that use blockchain technology. Bitcoin and Ethereum are popular choices for beginners. To buy cryptocurrency, create an account on a reputable exchange.

Crypto is highly volatile. Prices can swing wildly in short periods. Only invest what you’re willing to lose. Research projects thoroughly before buying.

Store crypto securely in a digital wallet. Choose between hot wallets (connected to the internet) and cold wallets (offline storage). Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication.

Stay informed about regulations. Crypto laws vary by country and change often. Be aware of tax implications when buying, selling, or trading digital assets.

Making money online has many options for beginners. There are ways to earn without investment and methods for regular income. Students can find opportunities too. Some strategies can even help you make $100 or more per day.

What are some beginner-friendly ways to earn money online from home?

Beginners can start with online surveys to earn small amounts. Another easy option is selling unused items on platforms like eBay or Facebook Marketplace.

Freelancing is great for those with skills in writing, design, or programming. Platforms like Fiverr connect freelancers with clients looking for various services.

Can you make money online without any initial investment?

Yes, it’s possible to earn money online without spending anything upfront. Freelancing platforms often let users join for free.

People can also start a blog using free platforms or offer services like virtual assistance without any initial costs.

What are some legitimate methods for making regular income online?

Affiliate marketing is a popular way to earn consistent income. Bloggers and content creators can promote products and earn commissions on sales.

Creating and selling digital products like ebooks or courses can provide ongoing revenue. Subscription-based services or membership sites can also offer steady monthly income.

Are there any secret platforms that are effective for online earning?

There aren’t any secret platforms. Most effective ways to earn online are well-known. The key is finding the right method that fits one’s skills and interests.

Popular platforms like Upwork, Etsy, and YouTube are widely used but still offer good earning potential for those who put in the effort.

How can students make income through online activities?

Students can tutor or teach English online. Many platforms cater specifically to student tutors.

They can also do freelance work like writing, graphic design, or social media management. This allows for flexible hours around their studies.

What are some strategies for earning $100 or more daily on the internet?

To earn $100+ daily, people need to focus on high-value skills or services. Web development, copywriting, or consulting can command higher rates.

Creating and selling online courses or digital products can also lead to significant daily earnings once established.

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21 inspirational quotes about business

05/26/2025 by

If you’re looking for quotes about business, today’s post is for you.

Let’s face it, if you want to get seriously rich, having your own business is probably the best, if not the only, way to do it.

You’re unlikely to achieve it any other way, unless you’re a Hollywood A-lister, an investment banker on Wall Street, or a top player in the NFL, the English Premier League, or the Indian Premier League.

Otherwise, very few jobs would provide you with the means to get seriously rich beyond your dreams.

Certainly, that would be true for most people.

Now, many successful entrepreneurs have shared their thoughts in quotes about business that resonate with this idea.

These quotes about business highlight the importance of perseverance and innovation in achieving success.

However, business is not for the faint-hearted, and it’s important to recognize this.

You’ll need to think big, and you must be prepared to take calculated risks.

And as many quotes about business suggest, hard work is essential if you’re going to succeed in this field.

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You must add value:

There is no such thing as easy money. Your business must add value to people’s lives.

Adding value means offering customers products that provide them with real solutions to their problems.

You must offer good customer service too.

Great products and exceptional customer service will certainly attract customers, but the other key ingredient for business success is to manage money carefully, particularly when it comes to costs.

Money will flow into your business, and money will flow out too. The trick is to make sure that MONEY IN always exceeds MONEY OUT. And that’s easier said than done.

Get it the other way around for too long, and your business will go bankrupt.

Many of these insightful quotes about business can inspire you to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.

Business success can be yours, but you have to be serious about it, and you have to be professional too.

That said, it can be done, and people do. And if other people can do it, so can you.

Here are 21 inspirational quotes about business to help you think about it.

Quotes About Business (1-10):

  1. A satisfied customer is the best business strategy of all. ~Michael LeBoeuf
  2. If you don’t drive your business, you will be driven out of business. ~BC Forbes
  3. It’s not what you pay a man, but what he costs you that counts. ~Will Rogers
  4. Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art. ~Andy Warhol
  5. The secret of business is to know something that nobody else knows. ~Aristotle Onassis
  6. An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it. ~Dee Hock
  7. There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. ~Colin Powell
  8. A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn a reputation by trying to do hard things well. ~Jeff Bezos
  9. If you owe the bank $100 that’s your problem. If you owe the bank $100 million, that’s the bank’s problem. ~ Paul Getty
  10. If you’re trying to create a company, it’s like baking a cake. You have to have all the ingredients in the right proportion. ~Elon Musk

Quotes About Business (11-21):

  1. All lasting business is built on friendship. ~Alfred A. Montapert
  2. A company is only as good as the people it keeps. ~Mary Kay Ash
  3. A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. ~Henry Ford
  4. I like Mr. Gorbachev; we can do business together. ~Margaret Thatcher
  5. More business is lost every year through neglect than through any other cause. ~Rose Kennedy
  6. In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later. ~Harold Geneen
  7. In modern business, it is not the crook who is to be feared most; it is the honest man who doesn’t know what he is doing. ~William Wordsworth
  8. It takes more than capital to swing business. You’ve got to have the A. I. D. degree to get by – Advertising, Initiative, and Dynamics. ~Isaac Asimov
  9. Business is simple. Money comes in, and money goes out. The skill is in making sure the former exceeds the latter, so you make a profit. ~Roy Sutton
  10. Profit in business comes from repeat customers, customers that boast about your project or service, and that bring friends with them. ~W Edwards Deming
  11. There is only one boss; the customer. And he [or she] can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his [or her] money somewhere else. ~Sam Walton

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1 tip for parents: Why you should let your child fail and make mistakes

05/25/2025 by

Why you should let your child fail and make mistakes is an interesting statement, don’t you think? It sounds counterintuitive, but it does make sense if you think about it.

Frequently, children are taught that failing is inherently a bad thing and something about which they should almost feel a sense of shame.

The adults around them presumably believe that this will in some way motivate them to work so hard that they don’t fail.

However, failure is inevitable for everyone, at least occasionally. And failure is an essential part of the learning process.

Why you should let your child fail and make mistakes:

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The importance of mistakes:

However well-intentioned adults might be in their approach, the logic of stigmatizing mistakes is at best misguided.

The problem is that it encourages children to adopt a strategy of not trying, so they don’t fail. If they don’t try, they can’t fail, right?

Teach them this approach, and kids will have an easy way to neutralize any problem in the future. That is, just don’t bother in the first place. How can that be a good thing?

If they don’t try, how can they ever master any skill, or indeed anything?

Mistakes are an important source of experience. From our mistakes, we learn lessons that we will never forget.

We also learn about what we’re good at and what we enjoy doing. And that’s important because those factors will point us in the direction of where we might find a successful niche for ourselves in life. Our raison d’etre.

Character is important too:

Being challenged is essential for children and young people. It gives them an opportunity to prove themselves and, in doing so, build character, confidence, and growth in self-esteem.

However, if they don’t try and they don’t rise to the challenges they’re given, how will they ever grow in character?

No one ever started as a master of anything. It doesn’t matter what line of work you consider or what subject you study; every expert started out as a complete beginner.

And it doesn’t matter how talented you are; you’ll still make mistakes and experience failures along the road to mastering your craft.

A lesson learned is experience gained:

The lessons young people will learn from failure are far more valuable to them than anything anyone can tell them.

They can read textbooks as many times as they like, but there’s no substitute for real, hands-on experience.

When you get your fingers burned, you never forget how it happened and why. In other words, a lesson is learned.

There’s no success without failure:

Success is never achieved without some failures along the way.

Every successful man or woman will tell you that. It is inevitable, and it’s all part of life and learning. It’s how we gain that valuable commodity known as experience.

There’s no such thing as failure.

There are only outcomes we didn’t want.

And every time we try, we refine our skills and know-how until eventually, we get it right.

What we refer to as failure is nothing more than a form of feedback.

And of course, trying something and failing does not make you a failure. Failure is an outcome; it’s never a person.

Remember this:

It’s better to try and fail than to spend your life wondering what might have been.

Put simply, you cannot fail:

Either you’ll succeed or you’ll learn a lesson, but either way, you’ll win.

You only become a ‘failure’ when you give up and stop trying.

Encourage children to do their best:

If you have children, encourage them to do their best and accept that they will fail occasionally.

Tell them that it doesn’t matter, provided they make sure they learn any lessons that follow from any given undesirable outcome.

Make sure they understand that failing is a positive thing because they’ll learn valuable lessons, and they’ll get better and grow the more they try. Children should never fear failure.

Just encourage them not to give up and make sure they never stop believing in themselves.

All young people need encouragement more than they need criticism.

They are as good as anyone:

The most important message to your child is that they’re as good as anyone, and if they try and keep trying, they will succeed.

And if, after trying hard, it doesn’t work out for them, for whatever reason, then at least they’ll know that they gave it their best shot, and they won’t spend their lives wondering what might have been.

Teach your children that failure is an inevitable part of life and learning, and it should never be feared.

If you want your children to succeed in life, then encourage them to fail.

Encourage them to have a go and to keep trying until they get to where they want to be.

And remember this, too:

Kids should not fear failure, but neither should their parents.

Wherever you are on life’s journey, never be afraid to have a go.

Never forget, you’re as good as anyone, and people who try hard are better than most.

“You’re as good as anyone” is a mantra you should encourage your kids to repeat to themselves daily, and you should repeat it too.

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15 Quotes by Barbara Sher to inspire you

05/21/2025 by

Today, I offer you 15 quotes by Barbara Sher, and I hope they will prove to be inspirational for you, dear reader.

Barbara Sher is best known as a speaker, a career and lifestyle coach, and an author. She is, in fact, a voice of authority for self-help advice-seekers everywhere.

Barbara Sher’s books have sold millions of copies worldwide, and they’ve been translated into many languages.

She’s made numerous appearances on television shows in the United States, including Oprah, The Today Show, 60 Minutes, CNN, and Good Morning America. Her own public television specials also air regularly in the United States.

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 Quotes by Barbara Sher:

  1. Our dreams are who we are. ~Barbara Sher
  2. Change is not only likely, it’s inevitable. ~Barbara Sher
  3. Doing is a quantum leap from imagining. ~Barbara Sher
  4. The cure for sorrow is to learn something. ~Barbara Sher
  5. You don’t have to get it right the first time. ~Barbara Sher
  6. Resentment is weak and lowers your self-esteem. ~Barbara Sher
  7. When you play it too safe, you’re taking the biggest risk of your life. Time is the only wealth we’re given. ~Barbara Sher
  8. You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you. ~Barbara Sher
  9. Imaginary obstacles are insurmountable. Real ones aren’t. ~Barbara Sher
  10. It’s essential to distinguish between events that are really beyond your control and events you caused yourself. ~Barbara Sher
  11. You must go after your wish. As soon as you start to pursue a dream, your life wakes up and everything has meaning. ~Barbara Sher
  12. The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act. ~Barbara Sher
  13. Real obstacles don’t take you in circles. They can be overcome. Invented ones are like a maze. ~Barbara Sher
  14. When you start using senses you’ve neglected, your reward is to see the world with completely fresh eyes. ~Barbara Sher
  15. Every single one of us can do things that no one else can do – can love things that no one else can love. We are like violins. We can be used for doorstops, or we can make music. You know what to do. ~Barbara Sher

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Goal setting and how to achieve them

05/18/2025 by

Goal setting is essential if success is your aim.

Consider this. What’s life all about?

Do you ever ask yourself that question?

Do you ever think seriously about goal setting?

Paying bills and drifting aimlessly through life is not living; it is existing, surely?

I don’t want to live forever, but I do want to live life to the full while I have the chance. Don’t you?

A life well-lived should include some notable achievements if you are to realize your full potential and leave a legacy behind you. And leaving a legacy does matter too, in my opinion.

However, achievements require proper goal setting if they are to be accomplished.

This article explores goal setting and how goal setting can be translated into achievement. It’s by accomplishing goals that you’ll get a genuine sense of achievement, and you’ll feel your life has meaning.

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Goal setting:

Why are some people successful and others not so?

Successful people are generally no more intelligent than unsuccessful people. It is a fact that many highly intelligent people remain unsuccessful throughout their lives. It’s not about whether you’re clever or not.

Successful people know what they want, and they’re determined to get it.

Successful people set goals for themselves based on what they want, and they pursue those goals with determination and persistence.

You cannot hit a target you cannot see.

You cannot turn your dreams into achievements without goal setting.

However, goals don’t set themselves, nor do they accomplish themselves. It requires effort from you.

So get started, identify what matters to you, set goals, keep going, and achieve your aspirations.

Goals must matter to you:

The act of goal setting alone does not guarantee success. Many people set goals that they fail to achieve.

Why do you think that might be?

The simple answer is that goals often fail because the goal setter didn’t want the potential prize badly enough. They didn’t fully know their ‘Why?’

For a goal to be achieved, accomplishing the outcome must matter to you. If you don’t regard the outcome as being sufficiently worthwhile, then you won’t have the motivation to see your goal through to a conclusion.

The goal must mean enough to you if the extra effort required to achieve it seems worthwhile.

Make no mistake, any goal worth achieving will require a lot of determination, persistence, and hard work. Nothing worth having ever comes easy, that’s for sure.

To quote Napoleon Hill,

“Desire is the beginning of achievement.”

You must have the desire, and the outcome must matter to you.

Change your thinking; change your life:

How we think matters. You can’t achieve much with negative thinking.

A positive mind with a genuine sense of direction will take you as far as you want to go.

There are no limits for anyone with enough self-belief and a real sense of what they want from life.

Believe you can, and you will. Believe you can’t, and you won’t.

The way your mind is currently programmed may be getting in the way of you getting what you want, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can change your thinking, and if you do, it will change your life.

Dream lofty dreams:

Don’t be afraid to have a vision for yourself that is truly inspiring. Don’t be afraid to have dreams big enough to be just a little bit frightening.

It is on the edge of your comfort zone that you’ll begin to feel you’re living life to the full.

And your goals should be big enough to stretch you and inspire the desire within you. Be realistic, of course, but don’t make goals too easy.

Anything easy will not give you a sense of achievement, that’s for sure.

Revisit your inner child:

Children have no limits to their dreams. Most children believe they can achieve anything they want in life. They’ll tell you they want to be an astronaut, Olympic gold medalist, or whatever.

As children, we all had grandiose ideas about what we might be in life. Indeed, I did. Perhaps you did too, dear reader?

The problem is, as we get older, life takes its toll, and we all get a little bit more cautious and a lot less ambitious, don’t we? We fear losing face if we are seen to try and then fail.

Self-doubt creeps in, and before long, we’re adjusting our ambitions downwards. Perhaps we won’t become astronauts; maybe we’ll settle for being bus drivers instead.

As human beings, we often fear failure and the perception of any resulting embarrassment much more than we genuinely desire success.

We don’t fully appreciate that any minor embarrassment that might result from getting an outcome we didn’t want is a lot less painful than spending the rest of our lives wondering what might have been.

Never fear failure:

We fear failure, and yet there’s no such thing as failure, just opportunities to learn and start again.

So, goal setting starts with pretending you’re a kid again and believing that anything’s possible.

Just sit down with a notebook and a pen or possibly your tablet computer and start brainstorming right now.

Write down your list of your 101 biggest dreams and goals.

Now don’t think about whether or not they can be achieved; just write them down.

Then, from that list you’ve written, identify the items that matter to you most.

And remember this: if the goal matters to you, then you will find a way to achieve it.

Goals only fail when they don’t matter enough.

Remember, life needs balance:

Knowing what you want and why it matters to you will help you achieve your goals.

However, never forget that your goals should promote balance in your life too.

In setting your goals, they should benefit you, but they should also benefit your loved ones.

If your loved ones can understand the benefits to them as well as to you, then they’re much more likely to support you in the achievement of your goals.

And you will need their support. No one ever achieves anything in complete isolation.

Never, ever lose sight of your loved ones when you’re making decisions and setting goals.

The art of goal setting:

Start by deciding exactly what you want to achieve and then make a firm commitment to it.  You must feel genuinely motivated by your goals.

Your goals should be

  • Specific,
  • Measurable,
  • Achievable,
  • Relevant, and
  • Time-bound

This is the so-called SMART technique.

Once you have goals, you must write them down. This will make them feel much more tangible.

You must share them with other people, too, especially your loved ones.

This approach will have a subliminal effect on you and help in the process of achieving your goals.

Then you must plan the steps you will need to take if you are to realize specific goals.

The planning process will almost certainly result in a big goal being broken down into a series of smaller goals and activities.

Then, once you have a plan, you can cross off each activity as it’s completed.

6 Steps to Goal Setting:

To summarize the goal setting process I use, a goal must be:

  • Specific
  • Time-limited
  • Written down
  • Include a plan
  • Accept there’s a price to be paid
  • In your thoughts every day

11 reasons why goals fail:

If goal setting is something you’ve tried with little or no success, then you might feel it would help you if you had a better idea of why goals fail. Fear not, dear reader; help is at hand.

In the embedded video, Vic Johnson from Goals2Go.com provides some interesting insight into motivation and goal setting. His words are wise, and they’ll make you think.

It’s a fairly short video, but well worth your time if you aim to improve your goal setting technique and set goals that will result in achievements for which you can be truly very proud.

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21 inspirational quotes about health and why it matters

05/17/2025 by

Today, I thought it would be interesting to explore some quotes about health.

We can all be a little too neglectful of our health sometimes, and yet it’s so important.

Think about that next time you’re giving priority to a stressful situation at work.

There’s only ever one you, and if your health is seriously damaged, it can be difficult, if not impossible, to repair.

If your aim is to enjoy your life and be happy, then it all starts with good health. So you have to take good care of yourself.

No amount of money will compensate for being in a poor state of health.

So eat a well-balanced diet, exercise regularly, and get a good night’s sleep.

Obviously, you can’t wrap yourself in cotton wool, and there’s always a balance to be struck. But you get the gist, I’m sure.

Challenge yourself occasionally, and make sure you have some fun along the way.

Bad food and your drink of choice can be enjoyed occasionally, and burning the candle at both ends won’t do too much harm as long as you don’t make a habit of it.

Life would be very dull without the odd guilty pleasure, but never lose sight of the need to maintain good health.

Here are 21 inspirational quotes about health to help you reflect on this all-too-important subject.

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Quotes About Health (1-10):

  1. The first wealth is health. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
  2. A healthy outside starts from the inside. ~Robert Urich
  3. Health is not valued till sickness comes. ~Thomas Fuller
  4. The groundwork of all happiness is health. ~Leigh Hunt Prev
  5. It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. ~Mahatma Gandhi
  6. Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. ~Thomas Dekker
  7. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. ~Benjamin Franklin
  8. It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society. ~Jiddu Krishnamurti
  9. I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. ~Joyce Meyer
  10. There’s nothing more important than our good health. That’s our principal capital asset. ~Arlen Specter

Quotes About Health (11-21):

  1. He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything. ~Thomas Carlyle
  2. The greatest of follies is to sacrifice health for any other kind of happiness. ~Arthur Schopenhauer
  3. Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body. ~Joseph Addison
  4. A calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health. ~Dalai Lama
  5. The ingredients of health and long life are great temperance, open air, easy labour, and little care. ~Philip Sidney
  6. When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost. ~Billy Graham
  7. Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account. ~Anne Wilson Schaef
  8. Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work. ~Ralph Marston
  9. I know a man who gave up smoking, drinking, sex, and rich food. He was healthy right up to the day he killed himself. ~Johnny Carson
  10. Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people. ~Fred Rogers
  11. You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae. ~Paul Walker

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What is grit and why is it important?

05/16/2025 by Leave a Comment

What is grit? I’ve heard this word a lot recently. And of course, the obvious supplementary question is, why is it important?

I’m referring to a term used in psychology to represent a positive, non-cognitive personality trait based on an individual’s perseverance of effort combined with the passion for a particular goal and a powerful motivation to achieve it. Allow me to explain.

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What is grit?

Have you ever noticed that the smartest people are not always the most successful? Success can be defined in different ways, but for most people, their measure would usually revolve around money and prestige.

If we take money as the measure of success, then you’d think the smartest people would easily come out on top of that score, surely? Yet you’d be wrong.

We hear stories frequently about college professors who struggle financially, while at the same time, tradesmen like bricklayers and plumbers become millionaires. How can that be?

Surely the smartest people have a natural advantage? Well, no, they don’t.

The people with the real, innate advantage are those with this quality known as grit.

So, exactly what is grit?

It is an inner steeliness. It is courage and resolve. It is a strength of character. It is drive and desire. It is passion and motivation.

It is a willingness to persevere until the desired result is achieved. It is a determination to achieve a goal and a willingness to take calculated risks.

It is a fact that doing well in life depends on much more than academic ability and your capacity to learn quickly and easily.

Having those qualities is useful, of course, but in the absence of grit, you’d still be at a disadvantage.

Someone of average academic ability but with a shedload of grit will be better placed to achieve real success in life.

People with grit intuitively recognize that life is a marathon, not a sprint.

They’re willing to experience failure because they know that failure is a temporary outcome, not a permanent position. And they’re willing to fail and then start over using the lessons they’ve learned from the experience.

So what’s the key to success? It’s the need to get grittier!

Angela Lee Duckworth makes this point admirably in this excellent TEDxTalk video, and it’s well worth a few minutes of your time. It’s an interesting video, and I think she nails the point perfectly.

That’s what I think, but what is your opinion?

Could there be such an easy answer, or is it all much more complicated? I’d be interested to hear your views.

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How to handle criticism at work effectively

05/16/2025 by

How to handle criticism at work? That’s a question most of us ask ourselves, at least occasionally.

Think about it. You’ve been working hard and trying to do your best, but someone still thinks it’s necessary, with a critical tone, to offer you some words of advice about the work you’ve just done.

Not a thank you; no recognition of the effort you’ve put in; just some caustic words about why they think your work is less than perfect.

Naturally, that makes you feel a little unloved, a bit defensive, and probably slightly irritated too.

Perhaps your critic lacks sensitivity?

Perhaps he or she fails to appreciate the value you’ve been adding to whatever you were doing at the time.

And of course, your critic may not have had visibility of the constraints you were working under or the pressures you faced at the time.

Regardless of the circumstances, it’s natural if you feel hurt when all people can do is point to something they believe is wrong, incomplete, or not as good as it could have been. If it doesn’t hurt, certainly it is irritating, in my experience. It can also seem overly harsh at times.

HOW TO HANDLE CRITICISM AT WORK
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The importance of criticism:

The problem when hearing criticism is that our defensive barriers tend to go up immediately. And once we’re on the defensive, we don’t tend to listen to the feedback we’re getting. We just concentrate on how we’ll respond in order to dismiss whatever’s being said.

This is unfortunate because if we did listen and reflect on what is being said, it’s just possible that our critic may have a valid point.

The importance of criticism is that it provides us with valuable feedback.

And how we react to any feedback depends on our attitude and how we choose to look at it.

We can get all hurt and defensive, or we can choose to give our critic the benefit of the doubt and assume that they’re genuinely trying to be constructive.

In other words, we can embrace criticism positively and seek to use it to our advantage. Certainly, this is the mature and grown-up way of dealing with any criticism we receive.

Honing our skills:

We must recognize that none of us is perfect and we’re all prone to making the occasional mistake. That’s human nature.

However, if our aim is to succeed, we have to become masters of our chosen craft or profession. We have to be very good at whatever we’ve chosen to do if we’re going to stand out in the crowd. We have to be the best.

Being the best requires the constant honing of our skills. That means we must learn from our mistakes and any inability that might prevent us from delivering the results required of us.

Learning is a lifelong process, and we should be constantly practising and developing our skills and improving on the results we deliver.

To do that, we must learn from our mistakes.

Some mistakes will be obvious to us, of course, but sometimes we’ll fail to recognize them. Fortunately, others don’t.

Criticism is feedback:

The underlying point here is that criticism is simply feedback, and feedback is essential if we’re to improve our skills and become masters of our craft or profession.

That’s why it’s important to listen. If we know where we fall short, then we can do something about it.

How to handle criticism at work:

If you find yourself on the receiving end of criticism, the first thing to do is to remind yourself that feeling hurt is quite natural. That’s simply an emotional response to a negative situation.

However, don’t take anything personally:

Criticism is rarely groundless, though it’s often exaggerated.

Give your critic the benefit of the doubt and assume their intention is simply to provide you with some valuable feedback.

Welcome that feedback. Don’t interrupt your critic with excuses. That will just make you look defensive. Don’t glower at them either because you might stop them from sharing that crucial insight with you.

The truth may hurt, but the sooner you hear it, the sooner you can fix whatever it is you’re doing wrong, assuming you are doing something wrong.

Listen and focus on hearing everything being said.

When your critic has made his or her point, say thank you.

That will show confidence, dedication, and grace too.

Then ask yourself honestly:

Is the point being made by your critic a fair one?

And you do need to be honest with yourself here.

If you conclude that your critic has a fair point, then you must embrace the lesson. Learn from it; resolve to do better next time, and be determined to improve.

That way you’ll go from strength to strength. You’ll gain the respect of other people, too, for your willingness to listen and learn.

If they are wrong:

However, remember this as well:

Critics are not always right.

If honest reflection leads you to the conclusion that your critic is being unfair or is just plain wrong, then just ignore the criticism.

Smile and move on. Never take it personally, and never let anyone discourage you from the pursuit of your aims.

Conclusion:

Criticism is just feedback.

Feedback is your friend.

Embrace it; learn from it; use it to your advantage, but never take it personally.

And if, following honest reflection, you think they’re wrong, then it’s perfectly reasonable to ignore it and move on.

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