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Socialize, Serve, Sell (Contd.) Some of us have had a smooth life, paved by the goodwill generated by the network effect of our family name. Making it a point of interest to form meaningful bonds with neighbors and acquaintances becomes paramount, as a rich network of friends will develop bonds with like-minded souls who become family. Their contribution to our general well-being cannot be overemphasized.  Service to humanity is a huge component of our growth journey.  When we give of ourselves, we enrich our life experience.  Selfless living is a skill that takes time to develop, as we are born selfish by default. Giving initiates a universal principle that ensures we receive in return.  It  unlocks our "abundance mindset", creating avenues for more resources to flow into our orbit.  For example; t eaching a topic helps us understand the subject matter better, and a s we offer a helping hand, we strengthen our hand as well.  L istening to our neighbor...

  Practice, Produce, Publish Creators are always up to something good, daily stretching their imagination to bring about a desired outcome. Busy hands yield great rewards. Practice what you learn. You master it by producing your version, to prove to yourself that you have mastered it.  You easily allow the world to pay you for it when you are convinced of your mastery. Until then, you might struggle with impostor syndrome. You need to develop the habits of repetition and steady practice  to commit ideas to memory. Doing something you once thought about completes the cycle of creation. Write, write, and write some more, to relieve mental stress. Just do it. Explore that thought which was once a crazy idea in your mind. Package it into a product and launch it into the market. Good products are great rewards to their creator - a purchase is merely a bonus.  The world could benefit from that spark of creation that began as a figment of your imagination, now available in ...

Harnessing the Power of Visualization: Overcoming OCD Visualization is a vital skill, needed by every creative mind. The ability to sit with an idea, develop its components and expand its potential mentally, will serve you beyond words of affirmation.  When you speak a thought into existence, holding vivid images will help the manifestation process, as emotions get involved - creating the experience of fulfillment in the mind.  Ever wonder how Nigerian creatives manage to dominate their field of endeavor, with total disregard for all signs of oppression, marginalization, or depression? With mental health awareness way below average, Psychotherapists have once labeled Nigeria to be the world's happiest country, even without depression treatment. The visualization of success practiced by an average Nigerian hustler in Lagos or the UK (home and abroad) should be a case study in psychiatry, as Nigerians lead the world in many fields. From   entertainment to academia, Nigerian...