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Nowadays, there are so many things in our life that seeing it is just as usual—technological advancement, ready-made products to meet our needs efficiently, scientific inventions, etc. Unbeknownst to us, there are still people living in this world where houses, food, and water is the only things they need. And seeing just their reflections from a phone camera makes them curious and joyful. As huma...

No one is flawless at birth, but their aspirations and visions help them become such. It is imperative that we improve, not just for ourselves but also for the society that will one day serve as the home of the next generation. The society in which we live today was created by many amazing people with their extraordinary visions, hard effort, and sacrifice. Yet nothing endures forever. In the same...

Words are effective tools that can shape the world around us. They have the power to inspire, uplift, comfort, and unite people. On the other hand, they can also cause division, hatred, and pain. Words are one of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal. They have the power to shape our thoughts, our actions, and our world. It's up to us to use them wisely and recognize their incredible...

People are constantly confronted by the question, “What is my life's purpose?”. And often, people cannot find the answer to that question. This will lead to our minds being confused and not knowing what to do. To see our purpose, we need to acknowledge that God creates us and we are unique; each has a talent, a passion, and a mission to do. Having a purpose is scary, you might think you don’t...

Parents are responsible for caring, loving, and guiding their children. They should be the ones to show the ropes of how life is and strengthen their kids to prepare for any challenges they face. Sadly, some parents fail to do all that and instill traumatic experiences into the ones they are supposed to show love. This leads their child to grow up suffering mentally, waiting for someone to pull th...

As humans, no one didn’t want a life without stress, problems, and hardships. We may believe that comfortably living translates to having no responsibility. But is that the life we desire, and is it worthwhile to pursue? To learn, progress, and be successful, we must face challenges and put in our best effort to achieve our goals. Continue to look, search, and go forward; God will direct your step...

One can be called successful if they have achieved their desired goals. Being prosperous is a sign of success for some people. Yet success is more important than wealth. The great pleasure you experience when you accomplish your goals is unmatched by wealth. All elements of life require strong dedication and hard work to succeed in. Opportunities will come and go, but it is up to you to choose you...

Fitness has been about exercise, programming, physical evaluation and diet. These factors are naturally necessary for the fitness matrix. Still, we cannot deny that as our education on those four essential components has increased, so has the global epidemic of obesity and inactivity. Exercise and proper nutrition are not the solutions; understanding what drives human behaviour is. Brian Grasso is...

Do you ever feel like a hamster on a wheel in your job? Constantly spinning but never getting anywhere? It's a common experience but it doesn't have to be that way. Pursuing your passion is essential to finding a truly fulfilling and rewarding job. If you're feeling stuck in your job or unsure of what career path to pursue, take some time to explore your passions. You never know where...

There is a saying that experience is the best teacher, and the worst experiences teach the best lesson. Does it? Do we need to go through suffering to learn? While we might be in this world for the first time not knowing anything, there is something we can do to make our lives worthwhile. John Lovell shares his life experiences about growing up without proper guidance from his father, being reckle...

Change is constant, and people typically fear it. It’s not always the worst thing that may happen to anyone, contrary to popular belief. Things must alter for us to move on with our lives. Change is beneficial because most people's lives wouldn't exist if nothing changed. Also, people should intentionally transform their lives to learn new things and explore how they might gain from doing...

Uncovering what we want in life can be daunting when we don't know where to begin, where to turn for guidance, and who to listen to. We take risks, make an effort to fit in, or we are adamant about what we know we want from life. Nevertheless, this journey of life is undoubtedly a spectacular one.  Jay Ferruggia shares his life experiences growing up watching his parents argue all the time, an...

Having a good character enables people to trust and rely on you. When you have a reputation for honesty, responsibility, and reliability, people feel more comfortable working with you and entrusting you with important tasks. This is important for a leader to provide for other people. A good character helps you build strong relationships with those around you, essential for creating a sense of comm...

It is the duty of parents to nurture and guide their children. Yet, some parents teach in a way that harms their children, leaving them with a traumatic experience they can carry with them as they grow up. We may be quick to label them as terrible parents, but looking back, we can see that those parents were also subjected to abusive environments from their very own parents, which caused them to b...

Sometimes, people live their lives to the fullest without thinking of others, without thinking of their consequences or effects. Remember, people may forget about you, but they will never forget how you made them feel. Every little thing you do is a legacy that you are leaving behind. Ben Greenfield talks about the experiences he had throughout his life as well as the lessons and advice that he ca...

By instilling these values and principles in young men, we can create a generation of individuals who strive for greatness and positively impact the world. Encouraging young men to be better than average is beneficial for personal growth and success and for the betterment of society as a whole. Young men can achieve great things and surpass the average, positively impacting the world and leaving a...

Any good plan must include setting goals and priorities. By establishing goals, you are expressing what you hope to achieve. You gain drive and attention by having goals. Setting goals for oneself increases your likelihood of accomplishing your tasks. Setting priorities will enable you to achieve those objectives. Priorities assist you in deciding which chores must be completed and when. Having a...

What are you doing to add depth and understanding to your life, rather than simply reacting to thoughts and adding on more? As a teenager, it may be difficult to identify your passion, develop good habits, and remain consistent with what you truly want to achieve with your life. You’ve got a lot to learn to be really successful.   Sevan Matossian shares his story of living as homeless since he wan...

Hard work makes the dream work. If we want to achieve a goal, we have to put all our effort into achieving it no matter what. But what does putting in all our effort mean? If we want to go all out when we do something, we need to think about it like there is something on the line. This will help us intensify our feelings and put in the greatest effort to win or attain our goal. Sometimes, people a...

Personal growth and development are essential to success in all aspects of life. However, sometimes we may feel stuck, unsure of what steps to take to move forward, or overwhelmed by limiting beliefs that hold us back. We all have the potential to achieve greatness in our lives by believing in ourselves. The more you do something, the more you get invested in it at an identity level. What you crea...

In our life, people make countless mistakes that can bring them down. And it is easy for us to blame the world for all the unfairness we’ve experienced. But the truth is that the world doesn’t owe us anything. This is the reality; it hurts, but it is the truth. Continuing to delve into an improper understanding of reality will just hinder our journey to move forward. Nick Freitas shares his life e...

As we grow up, we will come to the point where we think about who we are and what we want to do in life. But often, our path in life is already laid out by our parents or culture, binding us on what we want to do. Even though we want to choose the decisions that are true to ourselves, the fear of not pleasing our parents and hurting our loved ones makes it difficult. The battle within ourselves, w...

The debate over what factors affect people's behavior and personality traits between nature and nurture is fierce. An individual's genetic makeup, which determines their personality and physical characteristics, is completely dependent on nature. Contrarily, nurture is influenced by the environmental elements to which a person is exposed, and which ultimately shape their personality. Peopl...

When we were kids, all we could think about was getting older and doing "grown-up" things. We spent our entire childhood imagining what we would do when we finally "grew up," and now that we are almost fully grown, we still aren't sure what it is we want to accomplish. When the time comes for the picture to be removed from the wall and put into action, it's not nearly a...

In a world where problems are abundant, feeling powerless and overwhelmed is easy. However, some refuse to let these problems defeat them and instead find innovative ways to make a difference. These individuals view the world's challenges as opportunities for growth and change. They understand that it's never too early to make a difference and today's youth can play a crucial role in s...