10 Places Nigerian Celebrities Wants to Visit in 2014

Nothing captures both the sparkling elegance, style and credulous wonderment of Nollywood celebrities than travelling and uncovering the fascinating hidden gems of beautiful cities all over the world. We tweeted some Nigerian celebrities for their ideal vacation spots in 2014 and we got response from celebrities like Joseph Benjamin, Rita Dominic, Derenle Edun, Uti Nwachukwu, Susan Peters, Dolapo Oni, Omoni Oboli and other superstars. These celebrities relish travel experiences as they replace movie locations with private veranda, luxury rooms, superlative dinning, exotic beaches, exclusive nightlife and the choice of doing as much or as little as they choose.

If you are the type that devour celebrity magazines and blogs just to know where your favourite stars spend their vacations, you are missing a lot. Here is 10 amazing vacation spots that will maximize your fun and offer a greater chance of running into your favourite Nollywood celebrity this year:

1. Seychelles

Seychelles, a beautiful destination in Africa, endowed with magnificent beaches and clear water. Not many Nigerians have been lucky to discover this unspoiled destination. Mahé is the largest Island of the country and is home to the International Airport and Victoria, the nation’s finest capital. This glamorous Island has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and is famous for its unique Creole cuisine, the country’s tradition which is based mainly of fishes and seafoods. The Island is known for its serene surroundings, wonderful water sports and luxurious hotels and villas. You will be shocked when you find out that you are rubbing elbows with A-list celebrities like the award-winning Nollywood actor, Joseph Benjamin who plans to visit Seychelles sometime this year.

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2. Tuscany

Tuscany has been a celebrity magnet for decades. Tuscany, located in Italy and capital of Florence, is a place to discover great architectural masterpieces and extraordinary art paintings that are worth dying for. Immerse yourself in Tuscany’s culture and enjoy the wonderful cuisine and Tuscany wines. It is no wonder that gorgeous TV presenter and ‘Moment with Mo’ co-host, Dolapo Oni will like to visit Tuscany for a little relaxation, adventure and …. Chianti or Brunello di Montalcino – Tuscany wines.

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3. Rome

Rome, capital of Italy, seems to attract A-list celebrities, whether its vacationing, shopping or a romantic holiday, you will surely find your most-loved star somewhere in the city. Much of the attraction of Rome is the city’s wide range of sights, from monuments to museums, artworks to antiquities, you will surely enjoy your vacation. Visit the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps and Piazza Novano; here you have a great chance to see the Nollywood award-winning actress, Susan Peters discovering the beauty of Rome.

4. Fiji Island

Fiji Island is best known for its white sand beaches, luxurious hotels and pristine surroundings. Fiji Island is located in South Pacific, it may seem a world away, but it’s a mere 3 hours flight from New Zealand. The Island offers exquisite resorts, gentle sea breezes and paradise-like waters. A glimpse at this Island is all it takes to see why Nollywood award-winning actress, Rita Dominic has chosen to visit this destination this year to unwind. If you want to see yourself relaxing alongside Rita Dominic and other celebrities on a beach in Fiji; Well, don’t just daydream, make it real.

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5. Brazil

2014 is a big year for Brazil and definitely for Nollywood stars like the beautiful Nigerian actress, Omoni Oboli. As the World Cup set to kick off in June, the Nollywood actress is planning to visit the country sometime this year. Brazil, one of the largest countries in the world has great and beautiful attractions that make the destination worth visiting. Discover a country that is rich in romance, incredible cuisine, classical architecture and art in this beautiful country. You get to see multiple destinations with no hassle and enjoy the beautiful beaches. Visit Brazil to enjoy the World Cup games and explore places like Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Praia do Forte, Corcovado and many other attractions; We won’t be surprised if you hook up with your favourite celebrity during your vacation. So what are you waiting for?

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6. St. Tropez

St. Tropez is one of the most famous resort in Europe. The city permeates luxury and style and it has been the most fashionable cities in France. The city attracts famous people including Nollywood actor and Jara Tv Show Presenter, Uti Nwachukwu who plans to visit the city sometime this year. The city is known for its beautiful scenery and its harbour offers pastel coloured traditional fishing boats, a baroque church, high-priced restaurants, a host of luxury yachts and luxury boutiques. Every moment in this city reveals a different world.

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7. Kenya

Do you fantasize about experiencing Africa’s wild nature or maybe enjoying cocktail drinks on a white sandy beach with your favourite Nollywood star? In Kenya, there are so many options to choose from, a safari ride, gallop beside zebra and buffalos, enjoy life at the most beautiful resorts in Africa and see the fascinating attractions the country has. You won’t be alone throughout your adventure, as you will get to see beautiful people from different part of the world including our favourite Nollywood star,Joseph Benjamin who has Kenya in his bucket list for 2014. So stop fantasizing and start packing!

 

8. Japan

Japan? Yes Japan! The country is full of ancient customs and traditions but its modern edge exists in perfect proportion with its aged charm. You will find cutting-edge technology, latest fashion trends and contemporary arts that make the destination worth visiting. The country has nearly 7,000 Islands with scenic beaches and attractions especially in Tokyo, capital of Japan. You will enjoy beautiful culture and meet the Japanese who are immensely friendly and hospitable. The Nigerian TV presenter,Dolapo Oni has picked this country as a destination to visit and maybe unwind in 2014.

 

9. Australia

Grab your sheepboots and pack your beach wears, we are going to Australia. We are convinced thatDerenle has sheepboots.; don’t worry, if you don’t have any, you can always get a pair in Australia. Australia is a unique country with beautiful natural surroundings and a world-class destination for food, wine, culture and music. No wonder, the Nigerian eccentric host, Derenle Edun wants to visit this country. The country offers heaps of cultural goodness and pride itself in its unique vibe and experience. Enjoy some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, Enjoy nature at its best at the World Heritage site, Blue Mountains where you can enjoy a beautiful bushwalk. Go to the beach and dive, snorkel or windsurf, if you don’t know how, you can learn at the diving school. Enjoy Australian cuisine and go wine-tasting at the wineries.

10. Jamaica

One name comes to mind when you think about visiting Jamaica – Bob Marley. Although, Jamaica is famous for its reggae music and its rich nightlife, it is also known for its scenic beaches and landscapes, liquour and beer, tasty seafoods, blue mountain coffee and the Rasta culture. Jamaica is a hotspot travel destination, open to everyone including celebrities. You might just be able to catch sight of your favourite Nollywood star enjoy the magic of the sprawling country. Guess who is going to Jamaica?

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The most interesting thing about your adventure to spot your favourite celebrity during your vacation is that you get to experience the most breathtaking places in the world.

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How to Be Enigmatic

Mysterious, hard to fathom, ambiguous, leaving people wondering... each of these traits goes toward making a person seem enigmatic. An enigmatic personality is about being imaginative, replacing the banal with the creative and always surprising people with the depths of your knowledge and charm. Leave people wondering and they'll be curious to know a great deal more...

Steps

1) Keep silent more often than not. Be prepared to leave some things unsaid and to hold back on sharing your thoughts all of the time. Talk when you know it's essential but don't speak every chance you get. Not everything needs to be commented on––saying things just for the sake of being seen to be "participating" or "one of the crowd" is often simply "noise". Most importantly, your existence doesn't depend on senseless chatter; forming a powerful impression is often about how you carry yourself, how you restrain yourself from idle commentary and how you interject intelligently when it really is a purposeful and meaningful thing to do.

2) Don't be so keen to fill in the gaps. Pauses in conversation have a power all of their own; they can allow for reflection, they can permit the speaker to regain composure and they can also leave plenty of time for the listener's imagination to conjure up whatever it will. Sometimes it's not so much what you say as what you do not say.
When someone says the metaphorical "jump!", don't be so ready to ask "how high?" Take your time to respond to demands and requests from other people. Ask yourself––and them––questions about their motives. Tell people you would like to think about it and that you'll get back to them.
If someone badgers you to respond to them quickly, ask yourself "what's the rush?" and politely but firmly tell them that you will answer in due course. Permit yourself the time to weigh up options and to make good decisions; this is such a lost art for many, that it will seem rather enigmatic and alluring.

3) Be cautious about how much information about yourself you share. In a world where we're constantly told that we have to speak up or risk never been noticed, too much talking and giving away all of your intent, dreams and desires can result in information overload and stereotyping. With nothing left to share, the mystery has gone and it can sometimes be hard to change people's perceptions of you because they've heard too much about who you think you are now. Don't box yourself in––be judicious with what you tell acquaintances and strangers about yourself; be more generous with those closer to you.

4) Be creative in your conversations with other people. Small talk by nature tends to be very banal and tedious. It's about the weather, work hassles, childcare, traffic snarls, more weather, the cost of living, etc. Ultimately, small talk is not the domain of an enigmatic person. Be prepared to tackle the slip into banality through creative responses:
Whenever the conversation descends into the same old worn-out topics, comment on how extraordinary you find it that people resort to such typical topics when they have a chance to come together. Then, change the topic to something far more meaty and enticing; the more complicated and fascinating, the better for your enigmatic status.
Change typical statements and responses into poetry, lyrics or philosophizing. Don't give the usual responses to questions like "How are you?" and don't explain your basic feelings such as "I'm thirsty" in such monotonous ways. Be creative and say things that really make people sit up and take notice. For example, explain that you're thirsty in fun ways such as "everywhere I look I see fountains of beer, willing me to come bathe in them".

5) Expand your vocabulary. Spend time every day learning a few new words and practicing them in your usual conversations. The broader your vocabulary, the more fascinating you will sound to others and the more enigmatic you will seem when they're forced to check their dictionary to truly grasp what you're on about.
Work your brain. Let out your clever side by feeding your mind with good information and mental exercise. Do obscure riddles. Put together puzzle rings. Do word and number puzzles. Read books of obscure facts. Push yourself to learn something you thought you couldn't, like physics, cooking or another language. Challenging yourself will keep you engaged in life and thereby interesting to others who will constantly wonder how you manage to be so clued in and aware.

6) Keep your plans to yourself. Apart from those closest to you, there's no need to broadcast your whereabouts all the time. Never mention where you're going. If someone asks, reply in kind, such as "same place as you eventually" or "now that's a good question, I just wish I had the answer", and so forth.
If you plan to move away, take an item and give them to someone you care about. Tell them it's something to hold. This is the sort of behavior others always find mysterious.
Remove the location information and updates from your social networking accounts such as Twitter and Facebook. Online, stop calling yourself a citizen of a particular nation––you belong everywhere in the cyber world.

7) Make people work hard to get close to you. While you may have an abundance of trust, an enigmatic person also exercises a great deal of discretion in whom they place that trust. Those whom you call your nearest and dearest must earn that place by demonstrating their trust in you and not doing anything to undermine your trust in them. Equally, realize that you must also earn people's respect; it's something that can't be bought or forced.
Developing closeness with trust is a two-way street––you need to learn when it's okay to let people close enough to you. Even enigmatic people have people in their lives that they can totally rely on; it's about going for quality rather than quantity.
Be discerning in whom you let get close to you. Every person who is close is potentially able to expose your habits, likes and dislikes, preferences, daily routine, and the like, thereby decreasing your enigmatic factor and opening you up to prying. Choose to be close only to those who respect your need for privacy, humility and the quiet approach to life.
Do not suffer fools. If someone turns out to be very different from the person you thought they were and behaves crassly or stupidly such as gossiping, backstabbing, being dull or belittling you, do not hesitate to distance yourself from this person. Unless (if ever) this person is able to resolve his or her issues, this is not someone to be close to.

8) Be stoic. Stoics control their emotions and passions so that the front they present to the world appears composed, calm and unruffled. This isn't to say that you lack passion or emotion; rather, you choose not to debase yourself by acting in ways that appear overly emotional, reactive or ridiculously excited. Instead, choose to take life as it comes, react calmly to all sorts of news that comes your way and have a "well, after I've looked into it, I'll make up my mind" approach to everything. Overreacting, behaving childishly, jumping with excitement or collapsing with worry are not something you do; enigmatic people do not give much away, ever.
Steer clear of emotions and keep non-judgmental.
Respond through clearheaded and thoughtful actions, not through crazed emotions.
Take care with how you show pain. Where possible, don't show it outwardly. However, don't be a martyr either––if you have ongoing pain, physical or emotional, see your doctor. After all, what happens in private stays private and enigmatic people strive to stay healthy (because that means less pain ultimately).
Work out, keep fit and eat healthily. Look after your body and health so that you can stay strong in any situation.

9) Live in the present. The past has passed and you don't buy into nostalgia or weeping for the victim you once were. In fact, enigmatic people never see themselves as victims; things happen, you learn, then you move on. In particular, avoid being drawn into conversations about the past with others; whenever your colleagues, friends, teammates or whoever seem to be getting bogged down waxing about the "good old days" as if today doesn't matter, set them straight. Change the subject and return them to the here and now.
Never discuss former flames, loves, notches on your belt, conquests, whoever. If there is pain from a breakup or loss, speak to someone confidentially, such as a therapist or a trusted best friend to help you move on but never divulge such information any more widely. Your past is not fodder for today's banal bar chats.

10) Be kind and be reassuring. Enigmatic people may seem mysterious but they're not mean spirited or thoughtless. Indeed, your strong presence is often found to be reassuring because people know that you don't gossip, breach trust or hang others out to dry. You are trusted and people are likely to bring their confidences and concerns to you. When this happens:
Be kind. Compassion is both a way to support others and to maintain your enigmatic presence; in comforting others, the focus is always shifted away from you, leaving people in awe at the boundless consideration you have for fellow human beings.
Defend those in need. You may seem untouchable, even tough maybe, but you know that justice matters. Stand up for someone when they're bullied, harmed or treated poorly. The ability to stand up and take a principled stand is a sign of strength and a willingness to resist intimidatory attitudes around you, giving you a hero-like quality in a firmly quiet and unassuming way.

11) Be fair minded and willing to break the rules where the rules are stupid. Stupid rules are made to be broken when they don't serve their purpose; everywhere in life there are self-imposed rules, workplace rules, school and college rules and many other rules. While many rules are handy and important for the good functioning of our lives, many other rules are past their use-by date or make another's life easier at the expense of someone else. Rules breakers are independent thinkers who start movements, sway crowds and create better futures because they see outside the box and are not afraid to challenge what deserves to be changed.
Know the difference between a stupid rule and a valid rule. A stupid rule might be one that stops some people from achieving their full potential but allows more privileged people to get what they want; or, it might be one that favors conformity over innovation and creativity; or one that tells people to work harder and faster when to do so is harming them. A valid rule might be one that ensures that people don't harm themselves or others or one that ensures that everyone's opinions have been taken into account. Determining the stupidity or validity of a rule will depend on the context and your understanding of how things work in the given situation. Also, be sure to fully understand the consequences of not going along with the rules; typical responses include social ostracism, getting fired and losing out on things you wanted. Make sure that you can handle the consequences, or be so subtle nobody knows about your involvement or how the changes happened!
Do not confuse breaking the rules with breaking the law. Rules are all those little guidelines, preferred routines, reglets and the like, enshrined by workplaces, clubs, associations, etc.; and while many of these rules ensure the smooth running of a particular event, organization or business, they're not always clear, evident or even appropriate. Laws, on the other hand, are socially condoned, legislatively mandated realities backed by enforcement practices. Laws are things that everyone has agreed to follow together one way or another so that society functions properly as a whole. If you don't like the laws, there are many legitimate, non-violent ways to get them changed eventually and perhaps you could even make a career choice out of this. But don't break laws or you spite yourself alone and time spent in jail or shunned by society is time lost forever, let alone busting your enigmatic status.
Be certain that your sense of "justice" is not skewed. Those who feel victimized, angry or fearful tend to have a skewed vision of what is just. True justice is based in objective, reasoned and carefully considered reflection. It may take you years to be sure that your concerns are just but better that than to blindly create a fuss over something that really only concerns your preferences.

12) Pursue unusual interests and hobbies. Let out your inner weirdness by following an interest or hobby that is out of the ordinary and definitely something that arouses curiosity in others. Collect strange things, go on treks to places few visit, take photographs of street grates, disappear in the back shed for hours on end "doing something mysterious", attend conventions about outer space aliens, and so forth. Whatever you choose to do, don't follow the pack; even if you pursue a fairly conventional hobby or interest, find an aspect of it that others have neglected or haven't yet realized exists and make the most of becoming the foremost expert in it.

13) Be prepared. Always have the right tool for everything with you. Think ahead to the places you will be for the day and the types of things that might confront you and be sure to have the items on you. For darkness, have a phone with an in-built flashlight. For spills, have a stain wipe to offer the hapless victim. For cuts, pull out a Band-Aid and a little antiseptic cream. For thirst, offer your spare water. Always be prepared so that others are in awe of your effectiveness in any situation.
Enigmatic people are not likely to want to lug around a large bag of equipment. Also know how to make the most of objects around you for safety, emergency and survival purposes. Take a course in first aid; know how to use things in nature for eating, drinking and sheltering; be aware of how to use everyday objects to fix stains, mend rips and put hair back into place. Knowing how to make the most of everything is definitely the sign of an enigmatic person because it draws together self-assurance, deep knowledge, capability, ability to stay calm and composed under pressure and a willingness to give new things a try.

14) Stay relaxed. Above all, enigmatic people are not fussed about what others think of them. Nor do they try to hard to cultivate charm––charm is a by-product of being calm, thoughtful, considerate and ready to challenge the status quo. Charm is not something that can be plucked off a shelf and worn (although enigmatic people should always take care to present themselves well through good grooming and neat clothes). By staying relaxed and at ease about yourself and the situations you find yourself in, you will always manage to exude both enigma and charm.

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Top five regrets of the dying

There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. A palliative nurse who has counselled the dying in their last days has revealed the most common regrets we have at the end of our lives. And among the top, from men in particular, is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'.

Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She recorded their dying epiphanies in a blog called Inspiration and Chai, which gathered so much attention that she put her observations into a book called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.

Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at the end of their lives, and how we might learn from their wisdom. "When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently," she says, "common themes surfaced again and again."

Here are the top five regrets of the dying, as witnessed by Ware:

1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.

"This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it."

2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard.

"This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret, but as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence."

3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.

"Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result."

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.

"Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying."

5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.

"This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content, when deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again."

What's your greatest regret so far, and what will you set out to achieve or change before you die?

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Six (6) Traits That All Leaders Should Have

1). Listen ("L")

These days, I found it rather easy to see others (managers, supervisors, and even leaders) choose to become defensive the moment when they hear from others' perspectives as if they have been waiting for the very moment. To understand others better, we have to listen to them and understand their position. In addition, we have to ask questions with inquiring mind rather than asking questions for testing purposes for their knowledge, experience or expertise.

Please ensure you actually listen to what others have to say about as a manager or a CEO.

2). Empathy ("E")

When you get a chance to talk to your insubordinates, do you mutually feel the pain? Do you try to understand what is in their mind as well as where they are coming from? Do you carefully listen hard to others' perspectives and try to understand instead of ignoring their views/perspectives? Otherwise, do you tend to dismiss what you are hearing about from others?

To manage or lead others, we have to know and feel what others want so that you can build trust for them to follow you. Building trust may/can take years, but losing it may take few seconds or even shorter.

3). Accountable ("A")

As a manager or a CEO, are you accountable for decisions you have made? Do you also apply similar standards to others when you hold them accountable? Do you blame others for their action even if you have provided guidance and direction to them?

Are you ready, willing and able to hold yourself accountable?

4). Demonstrate ("D")

Do you generally ask others to do tasks or command others to do such tasks without showing them what/why/how to do things with? Can you or do you provide clear, definite direction or guidance when you are asked about the tasks?

When others get frustrated, can you show how to do things with efficiently and effectively? In business situations, we should no longer get caught up by an ego-driven pursuit of our life.

We should be able to show "HOW."

5). End ("E")

When it comes to ending business or employment matters, do you ensure when and how to legitimately end business-relationships or employment matters? Please be aware how you end your business and employment matters will significantly change the outcomes - either positively closing the matters soon or opening a can of worms (serious adverse consequences). When you are about to ponder ending deals, negotiations, employment relationships, etc., how to end any of such matters should be carefully considered, planned and executed in a justifiable matter while minimizing any potential damages to others involved.

6). Reasonable ("R")

In all business and employment matters, reasonableness should be exercised. Have you established and been following your rules and procedures including applicable laws and regulations in a justifiable manner? Under all surrounding circumstances, do you choose to act in a reasonable manner? Decisions made in a reasonable manner can lead to positive results/outcomes without inviting unintended consequences.

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6 Ways To Boost Your Chances Of Success In Life And Business

1. Seek out new experiences.
It's easy to get caught up spending your time doing the things you already know you like. If that's all you do, you won't grow as much as a person. The wider the range of experiences you pursue, the more you will be exposed to different people, lifestyles and perspectives. If you can put yourself in someone else's shoes, you will have more empathy. Seeking out new experiences means you're willing to challenge yourself and want to keep learning about the world around you. Those are two keys to success.

2. Abandon your expectations.
If I've learned anything, it's that having expectations is a surefire road to disappointment. Why not walk into an unfamiliar situation with an open mind? It's impossible to be let down if you don't make assumptions about what should or shouldn't happen. When you open yourself up to possibility, not necessarily expecting anything immediately or directly in return, amazing things can happen. I've been reminded of this time and time again.

3. Treat everyone you meet with respect.
Everyone has something to offer. You'll be surprised at how many people will be willing to support and follow you if you treat them with respect, regardless of what they've achieved or where they are in their life. To be successful, we all need help. It's impossible to predict who may be able to help you later. People are dynamic. Things change. Don't miss out an opportunity to befriend someone because you're too judgmental.

4. Give back.
Whether it's to a charity, a cause you believe in or a stranger who could benefit from your help, there are immeasurable benefits to thinking of others. For one, you'll become a better and more attentive listener. You'll focus less on your own shortcomings.

5. Celebrate milestones, large and small.
Let me tell you: When you finally achieve that goal that has been eluding you, it won't feel as great as you imagined it would. That's been my experience anyway. You'll be a much happier person if you celebrate each step along the way. If you wait to celebrate that one elusive goal — you might end up waiting a long time. There's so much more for you to appreciate. And when you make the time to celebrate milestones, you welcome others — your friends and family — to take part in your success.

6. Let go of the past.
Mistakes are stepping stones to success. People who are willing to take risks inevitably make mistakes. That's OK. I've learned more from my mistakes than my successes. In fact, I know I couldn't have been successful without making mistakes. So stop beating yourself up. And in that same vein, try not to be so hard on others.

10 Rules for Success

It has been said that toddlers don’t learn to walk by following a set of rules. They learn to walk by the very act of trying – and by falling over and over again. That’s not to say that there are no rules to learn – gravity, for instance. Floors can be hard, for another.

While each of us has to find our own rules through trial and error, I thought I’d share my own “Ten Rules for Success.” None of these are groundbreakingly original. In fact, peers and mentors throughout my life inspired many of them. However, they have been very effective for me in my life and hopefully will be for you, as well.

1: Go Big.

This one is karmic in its simplicity: The bigger the idea, the bigger the risk – but also the bigger the payoff.

Whenever I worry about taking on too much, I draw inspiration from my friend, Jack Dorsey. After co-founding Twitter, he decided to take on the small challenge of disrupting the entire payments industry. His company, Square, continues to evolve from a plug-in device empowering anyone to accept a credit card payment to revolutionizing the entire customer engagement experience from the ground up.

2: Stay Ahead of the Trends.

To be successful, you need to start fads, not follow them. Wayne Gretzky’s father told him to always “skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” Following that sage advice made Gretzky the greatest hockey player ever. It’s no different in business or life. Don’t focus on things as they are today, but instead try to anticipate what’s next and head in that direction.

3: Know Your Audience.

Your audience is your greatest asset. Think like they do, and they’ll always come back for more.

In my business, I study human nature all day long. How do people want to live, shop, and spend time with their friends and family? I ignored long-held retail development platitudes, like those that stated, “if it grows or flows (water), it goes.” That cost-conscious approach is fine if you don’t aim to attract living human beings. However, people want beautiful spaces, beds of colorful flowers, flowing fountains, and wide parking spots for moms driving SUVs. It worked. People flock to my properties in the tens of millions every year.

4. Work Like Hell.

There is no getting around it. You can have a great idea, but to make it real takes hard work. There will always be curveballs and setbacks that you didn’t anticipate. For that reason, regardless of how much work you think is ahead, prepare to double it. The good news is that the harder you work, the far more satisfying your rewards.

5. Zig When Others Zag.

Any pioneer instinctively knows that you won’t win if you always play by someone else’s rules. When everyone is telling you to go one way, take that as a sure sign you need to find another. Remember, what has worked for others might limit your success or stymie your originality.

When I quit law to go into real estate, I had the advantage of not knowing all the rules. The “experts” told me I was crazy more than once. That didn’t stop me from building places that I knew my friends and family would enjoy. It’s certainly paid off.

6. Brand, Brand, Brand.

Creating your own brand is essential to your success.

What is a brand? It is often the fusion of a person, a product, and a promise – whether it is a movie starring Meryl Streep or a ride in Elon Musk’s Tesla. You may not be a movie star or own a car company. But you can always stand behind the promise of your service or product.

7. Do!

Nothing will come to you by waiting or wishing. If you don’t pursue your dreams, you’ll never achieve them. Continue to set new goals and prepare to meet new challenges every day.

For example, you may feel stuck in a particular job or personal situation. Some people choose to sit and suffer or wait until they are absolutely forced to make a move. However, when you begin taking careful, affirmative steps towards what you want to do then you will find that the very act of “doing” gives you an unexpected strength to succeed.

8. Never Sit Still.

This rule doesn’t mean you cannot physically sit still. Some of the most active moments of your day might appear to be a waste of time to others – like taking a long walk in the morning or finding a quiet place to meditate. Whatever it is, don’t let your mind or body become idle without purpose.

9. Use the Power of Self-Entitlement.

The most successful people I know aren’t necessarily the smartest or the best, but the ones who can say, with conviction: “I deserve it.” Find your place in the world, and take ownership of it. That confidence may be difficult to muster in the beginning, but keep working at it and you’ll see the results.

10. Be Flexible.

Tastes constantly change – what’s hot and interesting one day is old news the next. To be a leader, you must evolve, too. Be open to change, listening to different perspectives, and challenging your own assumptions. If you are flexible, then you can adapt. And if you adapt, then you will thrive.

What are your rules for success? What is most effective for you? I look forward to reading them in the comments below.

CARUSO

10 Benefits of Coffee for Health And Performance

Get various advantages from coffee! analysis shows that in several cases, a lot of is best once it involves low up health. The proof is thus sturdy that the medical profession is even ever-changing its tune from “coffee is a lot of bother than it’s worth” to “it isn’t as dangerous as we tend to were told, their are key Benefits of Coffee for Health And Performance!”

This article can offer you 10 reasons to drink low and take into account a number of the considerations and misconceptions that surround this glorious drinkable.

#1: low Decreases Risk of Total & All-Cause Mortality
At least five recent studies show that drinking low is related to a weakened risk of mortality in men and girls from a range of ethnicities. for instance, a large-scale 14-year experimental study of quite four hundred,000 individuals found that the a lot of low individuals drank, the lower their risk of mortality.

Men drank a pair of to three cups daily had a ten p.c lower risk of mortality, and people drank four to five cups per day had a twelve p.c lower risk. Drinking half dozen or a lot of cups weakened mortality by another ten p.c compared to non-drinkers. The figures were slightly higher in girls, and that they remained once adjusting for cofounders like age, body fat, race, education, and modus vivendi factors.

#2: Low Lowers Risk of a range of Cancers
Coffee drinking has been related to a lower risk of respiratory organ, prostate, breast, mucous membrane, pancreatic, stomach, and carcinoma. In some studies the association is powerful, whereas others have shown no enjoy low, that might be as a result of several reasons. But, it looks clear that tin be protecting and doesn’t increase cancer risk.

It is the antioxidants caffeic and chlorogenic acid that low provides that area unit protecting against cancer and different sickness. associate degree example of however the antioxidants lower cancer risk is with carcinoma, that could be a cancer of the liner of the female internal reproductive organ. Benefits of Coffee for Health And Performance, A study of over sixty seven,000 girls incontestable  that ladies World Health Organization drank four or a lot of cups of low per day had a twenty five p.c lower risk than those that didn’t drink low often.

Researchers assume the high inhibitor activity in low lowered  aerophilic stress, which low additionally upregulates the expression of enzymes within the liver that facilitate metabolise steroid hormone down the healthiest 2-hydroxyestrone pathway. this can be a far most well-liked pathway for detoxifying steroid hormone from the body and it plays a task in preventing estrogen-related cancers like breast, ovarian, and prostatic adenocarcinoma in men.

#3: low Lowers Risk of cardiovascular disease & attack
Coffee intake is extremely protecting for the circulatory system and has been repeatedly found to decrease risk of cardiovascular disease and death from a attack. In one 15-year study of forty one,000 women, drinking up to three cups of low daily was connected to lower risk of heart disease. Similar results are shown for men.

#4: low Improves tube-shaped structure Health & doesn’t Raise vital sign
The caffein in low has truly been shown to enhance the health of the blood vessels as a result of it will increase gas production within the epithelial tissue (the skinny layer of cells that line the inside surface of blood vessels), that improves tube-shaped structure tonicity. low additionally supports healthy blood pressure, lowering vital sign over the semipermanent.

Benefits of Coffee for Health And Performance, It is true that drinking caffeinated tin increase short acute vital sign, however vital sign can come to traditional once the caffein is metabolized. One study found that eight weeks of habitual low drinking lowered  vital sign readings considerably.

#5: low Improves cholesterin Health
The antioxidants in tin improve total cholesterin, raise “good” cholesterin, and lower inflammation associated with cardiovascular disease. In one study, regular low drinkers were asked to extend their low intake to four then a banging eight cups daily. This dosing improved the magnitude relation between “bad” lipoprotein and cholesterin by eight p.c.

#6: low Decreases Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Metabolic syndrome is that the combination of fatness, an oversized waist circumference, and hypoglycaemic agent resistance, all of that increase cardiovascular disease and polygenic disorder risk. low drinking will improve fat burning, doubtless influencing body composition, and it’s been has been closely connected to lower polygenic disorder risk.

Benefits of Coffee for Health Improves Body Composition

Eg, one research on a Japanese population showed low consumption was reciprocally related  with risk of metabolic syndrome as a result of bigger intake was related to lower lipid levels and higher aldohexose tolerance.

#7: low Improves Body Composition & Elevates Fat Burning
There is compelling proof that low will increase your rate in order that you burn a lot of calories, and it will facilitate shift the body to burn fat instead of aldohexose for energy. additionally, low modulates glucose and may improve hypoglycaemic agent sensitivity. caffein taken alone, however, has been shown to decrease hypoglycaemic agent sensitivity, that is merely relevant to the current discussion if you have got issues with hypoglycaemic agent, area unit sound caffein pills, and feeding high-carb foods.

The fat loss impact of low drinking hasn’t been studied extensively, however one study showed drinking five hundred metric capacity unit of low daily for four weeks created a pair of.5 weight unit weight loss in overweight subjects. maybe more practical, inexperienced low extract, that comes from the bean before cooking and may be extra to any drinkable, has been shown to provide important fat loss.

One study found that a high-dose of inexperienced low extract (1050 mg) taken for six weeks resulted in a median eight weight unit loss in weight and a four.4 p.c drop by body fat—very impressive! an occasional inexperienced coffee dose created no changes in body composition, could this bring Benefits of Coffee for Health And Performance?.

#8: caffein will increase Power & Strength Performance
Sports scientists wish to check the impact of caffein supplements on athletic performance as a result of uninflected a locality of the plant permits them to avoid contradictory variables, like the antioxidants. That said, you’ll be able to improve power and strength performance by obtaining the correct dose of pre-workout caffein from a supplement since exploitation low as your sole supply of caffein would need half dozen to nine cups for a ninety weight unit lifter, looking on sensitivity to the caffein.

One study found that a dose of three mg/kg of weight of caffein is important to enhance power output within the squat and bench press. Another study showed that taking caffein before early morning workouts will elevate performance within the morning once it’s naturally diminished compared to later within the day. Caffein is assumed to act directly on the muscles to provide bigger power and strength, instead of acting directly on the systema nervosum.

#9: caffein Speeds Recovery and Reduces Muscle Soreness
Caffeine will speed recovery and cut back post-workout muscle soreness by up to forty eight p.c. It can even improve performance throughout a second high-intensity exertion performed in someday. One study showed that giving athletes eight mg/kg of weight of caffein once playacting a glycogen-depleting exercise trial to exhaustion allowed for higher performance on a second sprint interval check additionally done to exhaustion four hours later.

The cluster that took the caffein went for forty eight minutes compared to solely nineteen minutes by the placebo cluster and thirty two minutes in an exceedingly cluster that solely drank carbs. Researchers counsel the caffein might improve muscle polyose resynthesize post-workout, whereas mobilizing fatty acids to be burned for fuel throughout exercise.

#10: caffein will increase Motivation & latent period
Taking four mg/kg of weight of caffein improved latent period on association football talent tests in athletes once sleep underprivileged. an identical dose magnified motivation and semiconductor diode athletes to voluntarily do a lot of reps exploitation eighty five p.c of a 1RM load once sleep underprivileged, leading to a bigger volume compared to a placebo cluster.