Life’s toughest challenges can feel overwhelming. The courage to do hard things is not easy but necessary for growth and development. “Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood,” says Ralph Waldo Emerson. When faced with a difficult situation, you might ask yourself: Is this worth the risk? Is this worth my time and energy? Am I ready for this challenge? “No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. It ministers to our education, to the development of such qualities as patience, faith, fortitude and humility,” says Orson F. Whitney.

22 Short Rules That Will Get You Through Hard Times In Life

All form of life is transformation — a process. Many of those evolutionary changes are not linear. Your perception and interpretation of life determine who you are becoming. Lessons learned through life experiences can help shape your perspective, values, and beliefs.“I learned a lesson I’d never forget. The lesson was that, when you have setbacks and failures, you can’t overreact to them,” Angela Duckworth.If you’ve ever been through a challenging experience (broken relationship, lost a job, divorced, lost a loved one, or been betrayed), these practical pieces of wisdom can help you thrive.

If you’ve ever been through a challenging experience (broken relationship, lost a job, divorced, lost a loved one, or been betrayed), these practical pieces of wisdom can help you thrive.

<h3>Find meaning: Difficult challenges can be overwhelming, but finding meaning and purpose can help you cope. Reflect on what is truly important to you and strive to align your actions with your values.</h3><h3> </h3>

Be flexible and adaptable: Be open to new ideas and be willing to change course if necessary. The ability to adapt is crucial for overcoming obstacles and moving forward.

Once we truly know that life is difficult — once we truly understand and accept it — then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult no longer matters.” — M. Scott Peck

Focus on what you can control: Instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on what you can control and take action to improve them.

Keep things in perspective: When facing tough challenges, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment and exaggerate the importance of the problem. Try to keep things in perspective, and remind yourself that, while the challenge may seem difficult, it is not the end of the world.

Stay resilient: Life’s most demanding challenges can knock you down, but it’s essential to get back up and keep going. Cultivate resilience by focusing on your strengths, learning from your mistakes, and seeking help and support when needed.

Embrace change: Life is constantly changing, and being adaptable and open to new opportunities is essential for thriving. Embrace change as a chance to grow and learn.

Practice self-compassion: Be kind and understanding towards yourself. Recognize that everyone goes through struggles, and you must be patient with yourself as you work through them.

Seek out positivity: Surround yourself with positive people and things that bring you joy. Focusing on the good things in your life can help you stay motivated and optimistic.

Embrace uncertainty: Life is uncertain, and learning to accept it is crucial for your sanity. Embrace the uncertainty and be open to new possibilities.

Practice mindfulness: Learn to stay present at the moment. It can also help you better understand yourself and your emotions, which can be valuable in navigating life’s tough roads.

Let go of perfectionism: Perfectionism can hold you back and make it difficult to cope in life. It’s important to remember that mistakes and failures are normal, and it’s okay not to be perfect.

Prioritise self-care: Taking care of yourself should be a top priority, especially during tough times. Get enough sleep, exercise, and eat well to maintain your physical and mental well-being.

Reframe negative thoughts: Negative thoughts can hold you back and make it difficult to overcome challenges. Reframe negative thoughts by challenging them with positive and realistic thoughts.

Practice forgiveness: Holding onto anger, resentment, and grudges can make moving forward from tough experiences. Practice forgiveness towards yourself and others as it can help to release negative emotions and promote emotional well-being.

Learn from even hard experiences: Every experience, whether positive or negative, can be a valuable learning opportunity. Take the time to reflect on what you’ve learned from your experiences and how you can apply that knowledge in the future.

Keep a sense of humor: Laughter and a sense of humor can be powerful tools for challenging experiences. Don’t take yourself too seriously; try to find humor in difficult situations.

Practice self-reflection: Take time to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and actions during difficult times. This self-reflection can help you to gain a better understanding of yourself and how you respond to challenges.

You’re going to go through tough times — that’s life. But I say, ‘Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.’ See the positive in negative events. — Joel Osteen

Cultivate gratitude and appreciation: Focusing on what you’re thankful for can help you maintain a positive outlook. Take time each day to reflect on what you’re grateful for and appreciate the good in your life.

Keep a growth mindset: That means believing you can grow and improve through effort and learning. This mindset can help you to see challenges as opportunities for growth and development.

Find inspiration: Find inspiration in others who have faced similar challenges and overcome them. Their stories can provide motivation and remind you that you are not alone in your struggles.

22 Short Rules To Get Through Hard Times In Life 

If you’ve ever been through a challenging experience , these practical pieces of wisdom can help you get through the hard times in life - and actually thrive.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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I’m so done living within the confines of my comfort zone. It doesn’t matter what anybody thinks of me, it doesn’t matter what they will say about me, and it doesn’t matter what they tell me I should be doing. None of them really matter to me now, because I have come to realize that my inner voice should be louder than these voices outside of me. I now know that these voices I tend to hear and listen to only show me the contrast to what my inner being knows or could amplify what my inner being tells me to do.

Getting Out Of Our Comfort Zones

I know that I am the only person who knows what is the best for me because my intuition and my heart knows where I should go and what I should do.Our life is our own responsibility. We should be the ones making decisions for ourselves, not others. We should be the ones taking control of our lives, not others. We should be the ones creating and designing our lives the way we want to. We must take the wheel and confidently sit on the driver’s seat of our lives and go where we’re headed.

Take Control

I now know that these voices I tend to hear and listen to only show me the contrast to what my inner being knows or could amplify what my inner being tells me to do. I know that I am the only person who knows what is the best for me because my intuition and my heart knows where I should go and what I should do.

Amplify Your Inner Voice

Yes, we are not always on the right path as we may stumble upon inevitable storms and shit as we take on our journey in life. Yes, life is not always rainbows and sunshine as there will be times we get hurt by others or we hurt others unintentionally (or intentionally). Yes, we sometimes tend to break glasses when doing things again and again and only end up bleeding ourselves and other people after. However, that’s where and when the best life lessons are being learned.

Pain Is Part Of The Process

The broken glasses can no longer be fixed but the cracks can now be the doorways to our soul where the light can shine through more.

Life is way beautiful if we care more about what makes us happy than caring about what others could say and think about us for not keeping up with the standards set by society. I am confident to say all these things because I now have realized that these people didn’t live even half a second of our lives, hence, they know nothing about every single experience that shaped us into becoming who and what we are today.

Focus On What Makes You Happy

Life isn’t supposed to be perfect, don’t strive for it, as mistakes are inevitable. And taking risks or doing what we feel like doing isn’t supposed to be avoided, go take risks, as its consequences could either be negative, but will serve as our teacher for us to become better, or could be positive that will make us thank ourselves after.

Experience Life And Get The Best Of It

Shit happens, yes, but shit happens so that a shift can happen.

I am speaking for everyone. It's about time for us to live our lives authentically and unapologetically. 

I’m so done living within the confines of my comfort zone. It doesn’t matter what anybody thinks of me, it doesn’t matter what they will say about me, and it doesn’t matter what they tell me I should…

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I’m so done living within the confines of my comfort zone.

"Dream as if you’ll live forever, Live as if you’ll die today!"

”You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed. You’re not gonna succeed all the time and I know that."

”Nothing is given. Everything is earned."

”People will hate you, rate you, shake you, and break you. But how strong you stand is what makes you."

40 LeBron James Quotes That Will Inspire You To Keep Going

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Chance is not always a gamble. The persistent among us will hit a mark with a thousand-to-one chance they could miss. It is not simply luck that yields such results, but the constant strive and dedication committed to reach their desire.

Chance

Persistence is undoubtedly the key to reaching any goal, but how we choose to spend the wait between start and finish sets the stage for life's most important lesson. ..

Persistence

We can either choose to be anxious, obsessive and forceful, or we can choose to be patient, adaptive and gentle. The end goal might be the same but the effect on us is subtly different. One blinds us of the pleasures of progress, trapping our minds in the aspirations of unpredictable futures. The other allows us to be present in the journey, reaping the rewards of our efforts in each moment regardless of the destination.

How U Spend Ur Time, Is How U Spend Ur Life

Being present reaps some rewards early on and throughout the journey towards any goal; that change in mindset makes the impossible seem possible. And armed with possibility every moment of everyday, chances are ur making the improbable even more probable.Persistence allows us to hit the mark, and patience allows the mark to hit us in due time.

Patience Is Key

How u spend ur time is how u spend ur life.

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An honest person is one who is sincere and truthful. An authentic person is one whose behavior reflects his or her deep feelings, core values, and inner qualities. Therefore, authenticity includes more than the frank expression of what comes to mind. After all, an individual’s true self consists of many changing thoughts, feelings, and identities, some of which he or she may not be conscious of or understand. In fact, it is even possible to be authentically dishonest, meaning to tell lies in a way that feels true to oneself.

Honesty And Authenticity: Definitions

There are, in fact, 4 possibilities to be authentically dishonest. These occur when: <ul><li>Honesty threatens the needs of the individual (An employee admitting to a minor mistake at work may get fired)</li><li>Self- deception makes honesty impossible (A widower lying to himself that his wife’s death has not affected him cannot help but repeat the same lie to others)</li></ul>

Being Authentically Dishonest

There are, in fact, 4 possibilities to be authentically dishonest. These occur when:<ul><li>Honesty jeopardizes one’s relationships (A woman may worry that being honest with her husband about her erotic fantasies could damage their relationship)</li><li>Honesty poses a threat to another person’s well-being (A person may fear that telling the partner of an abuse victim her whereabouts can endanger the victim’s life)</li></ul>

In general, authenticity requires: <ol><li>Awareness of one’s inner states. </li><li>Truthful expression and communication of these states. </li></ol>But, as noted above, we are not always honest with ourselves. In fact, self-deception is a major obstacle to becoming aware of inner states and communicating them to others. For instance, we often try to hold on to unrealistically positive self-beliefs, which requires interpreting new information in ways that are biased in favor of making us feel good.

The Difficulties Of Being Authentic And Honest

Since others do not have access to our inner states—only we do, and in a limited way—they cannot tell with certainty whether we are being authentic. Therefore, they rely on mental shortcuts and rules-of-thumb called heuristics. Heuristics, in turn, are influenced by factors such as context. Specifically, context determines whether self-expression may be perceived as genuine or fake.

Can People Even Tell That We Are Being Authentic?

Cultural context: In China, describing one’s likes only is associated with being genuine, whereas in Germany this is true of describing both likes and dislikes . Political context: A dishonest political leader is more likely to be seen as authentic by a voter if the two share a constituency and if the voter feels the political system is unlawful. Personal ideology: Politically incorrect language is considered more authentic when it aligns with an observer’s own ideology and prejudices.

How Context Determines Authenticity: Examples

In order to make sense of the complex relationship between being truthful and genuine, we need to understand a few additional terms: <ul><li>Other- and self-concept: These terms refer to the mental image of another person or one’s self. </li><li>Coherence : Coherence means that an individual’s behavior makes sense, is predictable, and seems consistent with what we know about them. </li></ul>

Self-Concept And Coherence

We are more likely to feel authentic when our self-concept is coherent. Similarly, a stranger’s behavior appears genuine if our mental image of them is coherent. Therefore, it is only when honesty boosts coherence that it predicts authenticity. Specifically, high authenticity results from a combination of both high honesty and high coherence.

Coherence And Authenticity

Morality matters too. When dishonesty is perceived as moral (e.g., prosocial lies rather than hypocrisy), the resultant behavior seems more genuine. In general, to be interpreted as authentic, deception must be motivated by benevolence, loyalty, or other prosocial personal values (e.g., protecting someone from harm). When this is the case, deception is seen as internally motivated and coherent with the person’s self-concept.

Moral Dishonesty And Benevolent Deception

The famous philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau apparently believed that to be authentic, one must be honest at all times —even brutally honest—and resist society’s restrictions and demands.However, there is more to authentic self-expression than challenging social norms through compulsive sincerity and unfiltered communication of every passing thought, feeling, urge, etc.

Compulsive Sincerity And Unfiltered Communication

Society and its rules are not enemies of authenticity. In fact, authenticity is not only an individual but also a social constructionIn other words, sociocultural context plays an important role in creating and shaping self-concept (e.g., through social comparison, social validation). Nor is deception the enemy of genuine self-expression. Deception can be authentic when internally driven and motivated by personal values (e.g., loyalty, compassion, kindness) and prosocial goals (e.g., protecting another person’s health and well-being).

Heroizing And Villainizing, And Thinking For Ourselves

Both honesty and dishonesty may be necessary in the pursuit of a genuine and coherent self.

The relationship between honesty and authenticity is complex.

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▪️Time is the most valuable resource we have in the world.We don't know how much is left but we keep wasting it, and sadly we can never get it back 🗾And yeah, it's funny to see how we actually treat the most valuable resource in the world ⏳🌍,

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Time should had been costly, maybe it'll be more valuable then!

You should be baffled by how much you can actually achieve if you manage your time well and that's clearly seen from how great entrepreneurs actually work

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What I've built at Apple wouldn't had been possible without time, and I guess I wouldn't had achieved that if my time was wastes

<ul><li>make daily goals and actually achieve them📌📌</li><li>Be overall, productive🧠🍎</li><li>Prioritize based on preference🗑️📍</li><li>Tackle the most difficult task first🧩</li><li>And lastly, be relentless 💪</li></ul>

How To Manage Your Time Better

People who can focus gets things done, people who can prioritize gets the right things done

Our daily goals are targets that we'd like to achieve by the end of each day. A goal is anything we direct our efforts towards achieving. Daily goals can be as ambitious as you want.To achieve ⚡ our daily goals, we must;<ul><li>Make sure our goals are smart</li><li>Don't set too many goals a day; give yourself space for personal tasks</li><li>Practice writing down your goals on a piece of paper; it's good practice</li><li>Check that your goals match your value 🧠 and they are actually achievable</li></ul>

Making Daily Goals And Achieving Them

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stop multitasking and actually focus on the task at hand</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Take breaks when you feel tired and don't overwhelm yourself with too much work</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Set small achievable goals and actually achieve them</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Minimize noise to prevent distractions 🧠</li></ul>

How To Be Overall Productive 🧠🧩🍎

<ul><li>Collate and organize all your tasks🧩📍</li><li>Be flexible and know when to say no or ask for help</li><li>Learn to know the difference between urgent and important</li><li>Know thy self ~greek mythology~</li></ul>

Prioritize Based On Preference

As an exercise, start your day tomorrow exactly as outlined in this article.<ul><li>Pick 2-3 tasks when you begin your day which take about 5 min each to complete</li><li>Once completed, pick a difficult task to complete</li><li>Reward yourself by picking up a few more easy tasks</li><li>Pick another difficult task</li><li>Repeat the cycle</li></ul>

Tackle The Most Difficult Task

You know what complements a good plan?, Yeah strong relentlessness

Be Relentless

Time is often mis used, it's important to understand that we have less of it and we should prioritize our tasks in order to achieve more⚡🧠🧩🌍📌

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Assurance of my worth, my value; to know I am worthy of happiness, of joy and fulfillment. Being enough by myself, not needing to continuously feed my arrogance; being resilient.

Self-respect

Confidence in the functioning of my mind, in my ability to think, understand, learn, choose, and make decisions; confidence in my ability to understand the facts of reality that fall within the sphere of my interests and needs; self-reliance.

Self-efficacy

Having a high self-respect, usually helps having a high self-efficacy.Having a high self-efficacy and a low self-respect, means having a big ego.

As a general rule

• Refuses to ask for help.• Denies weakness.• Denies pain.• Declares that failure isn't an option.• Hides mistakes.• Focuses on what others think, and tries to impress everyone.

A big ego

“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.”

“It would be hard to name a more certain sign of poor self-esteem than the need to perceive some other group as inferior.”

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Job search is overwhelming at times, when the results are not frequent enough to keep you motivated. here are few tips which would be helpful.

How to stay focused in your job search process

Set specific and measurable goals for your job search, such as applying for a certain number of jobs per week or networking with a certain number of people per month. Having specific goals will help you stay focused and motivated.

Set specific goals

Create a schedule for your job search activities, such as researching companies, networking, and applying for jobs. Stick to the schedule as much as possible to ensure you are making progress on your job search.

Create a schedule

Identify and eliminate distractions that may be preventing you from staying focused, such as social media, television, or other time-wasting activities.

Eliminate distractions

Keep a task list of all the things you need to do for your job search. This will help you stay organized and focused on what needs to be done.

Use a task list

Taking short breaks throughout the day can help you stay focused. Use the breaks to do something you enjoy, such as taking a walk, reading a book, or listening to music.

Take breaks

Set up a system of rewards for yourself when you accomplish certain tasks or reach certain goals. This will help you stay motivated and focused on your job search.

Reward yourself

Keep track of your job search progress in a journal or a spreadsheet. This will help you see how far you have come and how much more you need to do, which can help you stay motivated.

Track your progress

Stay positive, job searching can be a long and tedious process, try to keep a good attitude and stay motivated, it will help you to stay focused. Good luck with your search mate.

Stay positive

How to stay focused in your job search

Worry about not measuring up can hold you back as a leader."What if I fail?" This was the heavy concern a CEO softly shared when I was coaching him about moving his organization in a new direction. It was a breakthrough moment for him to acknowledge and voice his deep and long-held fear of failing at big transformation. He was courageous enough to admit to his fear, and not hide beyond arrogance, machismo, or denial. Now we could work with it so he could let it go.

5 Ways To Deal With Fear Of Failure (Without Getting Defensive!)

Fear of failure is very common among leaders - even top leaders who appear to be super-successful. When unchecked, that fear holds us back from aiming high, from being all-in, from really going for it. The consequences can be enormous; slowing business innovation, hampering organizational growth, and compromising personal development. What big things are you afraid of failing at?Is fear of failure a theme in your life?How do you treat yourself when you're afraid of failing?5 Ways to Deal with Your Fear of Failing (Without Getting Defensive!)

Tell yourself the truth. Put into words the biggest thing you're afraid of failing at. Say the words out loud when no one else is around. Repeat a few times. Notice your reaction to hearing your own acknowledgment of what is true. You just might feel a little sense of relief.

Full catastrophe thinking. With that big thing you're afraid of failing at in mind, imagine what might actually happen if you do fail. Play it out, make it dramatic, see it all the way through. Now ask yourself how likely those outcomes are, and how you would be as a result.

Practice how you respond. Notice what you feel and do when you: a) succumb to the fear, b) push through the fear, and c) release the fear. Getting familiar with and practicing your different responses will make it easier for you to consciously choose.

Find the moment before you react. Whenever you notice fear of failure, take a deep breath. This is the space in which you can choose your response, including what story you tell yourself.

Give yourself a break. Stop telling yourself stories that equate fear of failure with diminished self-worth. Remind yourself that all you can do is your best, regardless of whether you fail or succeed.

All leaders, no matter how experienced, fear failing at times. What matters is how you respond to the fear. Use the tips above to up your game and not be overcome by your fears. It's all part of showing up authentically, being vulnerable, and putting the power of love to work.

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The Freemium model: In this model, a company offers a basic version of its product or service for free, but charges for additional features or access. This model is commonly used in the software and app industry, where users can try the product before committing to a purchase. Linkedin, Spotify & Canva are well raised examples.

Freemium Model

The Subscription model: In this model, a company charges customers a recurring fee for access to its product or service. This model is commonly used in the media, entertainment, and software industries, where customers pay a monthly or annual fee to access content or use the service. Ex- Netflix, Amazon Prime & Dollar Shave Club.

Subscription Model

The Platform model: In this model, a company creates a digital platform that connects buyers and sellers, allowing them to transact with each other. UBER is a platform that connects drivers with passengers, Airbnb connects hosts with guests. Fiverr provides with freelancing opportunities.

Platform Model

The Sharing economy model: This model is also called Collaborative Consumption, it allows individuals to share resources or assets, such as cars, homes, or tools, rather than owning them.The sharing economy allows for more efficient use of resources and can often result in cost savings for consumers. Companies like Ola, Airbnb, and Furlenco are examples of this model.

Sharing Economy Model

Pay-per-use: The pay-per-use model is a business model in which customers are charged based on their usage of a product or service, rather than paying a flat fee or subscription. This model is also called Pay-As-You-Go or Pay-Per-Transaction. For example, a customer might pay for each unit of electricity they use. Jugnoo, Adobe & Azure are Common Examples.

Pay-Per-Use

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Often, novice entrepreneurs do not understand the significance of business models. Needless to say, the right business model defines your business success. Check out 50 different types of business models, along with examples of companies for better insight.

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