Things I Wish Everybody Knew About Life...

This is a guest post from John Anyasor, author of  HiLife2B. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a “know-it-all’s guide to life”? If we knew our entire future (when to expect a death in the family, when you’ll meet your first love, or when you can expect to be depressed) how exactly would we react to it? Would we be completely prepared for all the pitfalls and the breakthroughs so much...

Dealing with disappointment...

How I wish I could immune myself to the disappointments of life, but no matter how I much I try to protect myself, disappointment find its way. Despite my efforts of planning, anticipating and scrupulous dissection of all the important aspects of my everyday living, unwanted consequences abounds—leaving me reeling with questions and frustration. Even if I try my best to avoid its clasp, I’m always caught up...

Forgotten essence...

Doing my best to live in awareness each day, I have gained certain wisdom about the inimical ways of mankind. Disappointment fills my heart as I see people living life like drones—settling on a belief system they don’t bother to verify. Even among the intellects any query beyond the physical realm is purposely eluded; instead they dedicate their time and energy in finding ways to fully satisfy the whims of...

The caveats of blogging...

Blogging for almost nine months now, I came to observe some caveats that most bloggers fail to consider. I want to share with you some of the subtle lessons I’ve learned and hopefully guide you in the pursuance of your blogging endeavors. As you aspire to climb your way to success in blogging, consider the following caveats that will fortify your success. Income generation Earning from a blog is not as easy...

Stepping above defeat...

Failures I have always been beleaguered at moments less seldom, but never did I accept the lure of wallowing in defeat. Going back to the events of my past, I come to understand the inevitable setbacks. Even as a child, I have learned that any aspiration carries with it the experience of disappointments. Having to experience the uncomfortable feeling failure, it is all too easy to be mired in defeat, yet I have learned...