Success comes when you do what you love. Warren Buffet lives by this rule and urges us all to live by it too. When you do what you love and are passionate about it, he says, you’ll never work a day in your life.

1. Do work that you love.

Warren Buffett prides himself in making swift, well-informed decisions and acting on them just as fast. He deems any unnecessary dilly-dallying as “thumb sucking.” Do your research thoroughly, well in advance. Gather all the necessary information and act decisively. Say “No” if you have to.

2. Don’t “thumb suck.”

Even when you are dealing with friends and relatives, have all the specifics of the deal spelt out beforehand, including your monetary benefits. Your bargaining leverage is always greatest before you begin a job—that’s when you have something to offer that the other party wants.

3. Spell out the specifics of a deal beforehand.

Think about the worst and best possible scenarios and promptly make the most rational, progressive decision. Assessing risks carefully helps you see where you are struggling and can guide you to make smarter decisions.

4. Assess the risk involved.

Warren Buffett is well-known for being frugal and encouraging others to do so. He’s lived in the same house he bought when he was 28 for a mere $31,500 to date. Being frugal and conservative with your spending helps you avoid waste. And when you avoid waste, you make your money work for you and save enough to invest for the future.“If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need.”

5. Exercise vigilance over every expense and spending.

Warren Buffet has never borrowed excessively, even when he was starting out in business.&nbsp;He says,&nbsp;“Nothing sedates rationality like large doses of effortless money.”&nbsp;He has always negotiated with creditors to pay what he can, and when he is debt-free, saved his money to invest. Living on handouts, loans and credit cards will not make you rich.

6. Limit your borrowing and what you owe others.

Look broadly for investment opportunities and reinvest like you have a single lifetime “punch card” with only 20 punches—make each one count. Even a small investment can generate great wealth if you are diligent enough to favor substance over form.“I try to buy stock in businesses that are so wonderful that an idiot can run them. Because, sooner or later, one will.”

7. Reinvest your profits.

Don’t base your decisions, successes or even happiness on what others say or do. Buffet notes:&nbsp;“You don’t have to swing at everything—you can wait for your pitch. The problem when you’re a money manager is that your fans keep yelling, ‘Swing, you bum!'”&nbsp;Instead of following the crowd, measure yourself by your&nbsp;“Inner Scorecard”—your own standards and not the world’s.

8. Judge yourself by your own standards.

Warren Buffett says,&nbsp;“Time is the friend of the wonderful business, the enemy of the mediocre.”&nbsp;The long and rocky road to success holds many valuable lessons and makes victory that much sweeter. So, be patient and keep pressing on. Don’t obsess over quick results and instant gratification. Remember:“No matter how great the talent or efforts, some things just take time. You can’t produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant.”

9. Be consistent and patient.

To quit is not to give up. Warren Buffet makes mistakes just like any&nbsp;one of us, but he learns from them. He recalls:&nbsp;“I bought a company in the mid-’90s called Dexter Shoe and paid $400 million (Worth over $400 billion in 2021) for it. And it went to zero.”&nbsp;He is, however, quick to add:&nbsp;“Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.” Know when to walk away from a loss.“You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as you don’t do too many things wrong.”

10. Know when to quit.

Warren Buffett, worth about $72 Billion, is one of the most successful, wealthiest businessmen of all time. His lessons for business success are invaluable.

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10 Powerful Lessons Everyone can Learn from Warren Buffett for Business Success

Sometimes it can be hard to understand our partners. They do say opposites attract, but at times, it can feel like they are from a different planet! So how do we really connect with them if they are so different?That's where the 5 Love Languages can have such a powerful impact on your relationship.

Introduction

The Words of Affirmation love language expresses love with words that build your partner up and make them feel appreciated. Verbal compliments don't have to be complicated; the shortest and simplest praises can be the most effective."That dress looks incredible on you!""You always make me laugh.""I love your hair today.""I'm lucky to have you"

1. Words of Affirmation

Your partner might have the Acts of Service as their primary love language if their motto is "Actions speak louder than words."This love language focuses on specific actions that show you care and understand your partner. Cooking a meal, doing the laundry, and picking up their prescription on your way home from work are all acts of service. They require thought, time, and effort.You should do all these acts with positivity. Doing something purely out of obligation or with a negative tone will not mean as much and can even sometimes hurt your partner.

2. Acts of Service

Receiving gifts love language isn't necessarily materialistic. It just means that a meaningful or thoughtful gift makes your partner feel loved and appreciated. Something as simple as picking up a pint of their favorite ice cream or chocolate after a long work week can make a huge impact. Even a flower can go a long way.The right gift can show your partner that you listen and understand them, making them feel loved and appreciated.

3. Gifts

This love language is all about undivided attention. No smartphone or any distractions. If this is your partner's primary language, he/she will want to be the center of your attention. This doesn't mean that you can't curl up on the couch to watch Netflix or HBO; it just means that you need to make sure to dedicate time together without all of the distractions. Every time you cancel a date, postpone time together or aren't present during your time together, it can be exceedingly hurtful to your partner as it can make them feel like you care more about other things or activities than them.

Quality Time

The Physical Touch love language can often be confused for purely being sexual. But in fact, it is more about intimacy. To people with this love language, nothing is more impactful than the physical touch of their partner. Some feel more connected and safe in a relationship by holding hands, kissing, cuddling, hugging, etc.If Physical Touch is your partner's primary love language, they will feel unloved without physical contact. They want to feel you close by, not just emotionally but physically. All of the words and gifts in the world won't change that.

Physical Touch

- Over 11 million copies sold - #1 New York Times Bestseller for 8 years running - Now celebrating its 25th anniversary Simple ideas, lasting love Falling in love is easy. Staying in love—that’s the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life? In the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages, you’ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner—starting today. The 5 Love Languages is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work. Includes the Couple's Personal Profile assessment so you can discover your love language and that of your loved one.

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Mentally strong people don’t sit around feeling sorry about their circumstances or how others have treated them. Instead, they take responsibility for their role in life and understand that life isn’t always easy or fair.

1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves

They don’t allow others to control them, and they don’t give someone else power over them. They don’t say things like, “My boss makes me feel bad,” because they understand that they are in control over their own emotions and they have a choice in how they respond.

2. They Don’t Give Away Their Power

Mentally strong people don’t try to avoid change. Instead, they welcome positive change and are willing to be flexible. They understand that change is inevitable and believe in their abilities to adapt

3. They Don’t Shy Away from Change

You won’t hear a mentally strong person complaining over lost luggage or traffic jams. Instead, they focus on what they can control in their lives. They recognize that sometimes, the only thing they can control is their attitude.

4. They Don’t Waste Energy on Things They Can’t Control

Mentally strong people recognize that they don’t need to please everyone all the time. They’re not afraid to say no or speak up when necessary. They strive to be kind and fair, but can handle other people being upset if they didn’t make them happy.

5. They Don’t Worry About Pleasing Everyone

They don’t take reckless or foolish risks, but don’t mind taking calculated risk. Mentally strong people spend time weighing the risks and benefits before making a big decision, and they’re fully informed of the potential downsides before they take action.

6. They Don’t Fear Taking Calculated Risks

Mentally strong people don’t waste time dwelling on the past and wishing things could be different. They acknowledge their past and can say what they’ve learned from it.

 7. They Don’t Dwell on the Past

Mentally strong people accept responsibility for their behavior and learn from their past mistakes. As a result, they don’t keep repeating those mistakes over and over. Instead, they move on and make better decisions in the future.

8. They Don’t Make the Same Mistakes Over and Over

Mentally strong people can appreciate and celebrate other people’s success in life. They don’t grow jealous or feel cheated when others surpass them. Instead, they recognize that success comes with hard work, and they are willing to work hard for their own chance at success.

9. They Don’t Resent Other People’s Success

Mentally strong people don’t view failure as a reason to give up. Instead, they use failure as an opportunity to grow, move on and improve. They are willing to keep trying until they get it right.

10. They Don’t Give Up After the First Failure

Mentally strong people can tolerate being alone and they don’t fear silence. They aren’t afraid to be alone with their thoughts and they can use downtime to be productive.They enjoy their own company and aren’t dependent on others for companionship and entertainment all the time .

11. They Don’t Fear Alone Time

Mentally strong people don’t feel entitled to things in life. They weren’t born with a mentality that others would take care of them or that the world must give them something. Instead, they look for opportunities based on their own merits.

12. They Don’t Feel the World Owes Them Anything

Whether they are working on improving their health or getting a new business off the ground, mentally strong people don’t expect immediate results. Instead, they apply their skills and time to the best of their ability and understand that real change takes time.

13. They Don’t Expect Immediate Results

"Kick bad mental habits and toughen yourself up."—Inc. Master your mental strength—revolutionary new strategies that work for everyone from homemakers to soldiers and teachers to CEOs. Don’t waste time feeling sorry for yourself Don’t give away your power Don’t shy away from change Don’t focus on things you can’t control Don’t worry about pleasing everyone Don’t fear taking calculated risks Don’t dwell on the past Don’t make the same mistakes over and over Don’t resent other people’s success Don’t give up after the first failure Don’t fear alone time Don’t feel the world owes you anything Don’t expect immediate results

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What separates Baby Boomers from Gen X and Y, and what distinguish Gen Y from X? And hey Gen Z, welcome to the party! What’s the cutoff? How old is each generation? Are they really that different?

How different are the Generation?

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<ul><li>Boomer Birth Years: 1946 to 1964</li><li>Current Age: 57 to 75</li><li>Media Consumption: Baby boomers are the biggest consumers of traditional media like television, radio, magazines, and newspaper. Some now have a Facebook account. This generation has begun to adopt more technology in order to stay in touch with family members and reconnect with old friends.</li><li>Banking Habits: Boomers prefer to go into a branch to perform transactions.</li><li>Shaping Events: World War 2</li></ul>

The Baby Boomer Generation

<ul><li>Gen X Birth Years: 1965 to 1979/80</li><li>Current Age: 41 to 56</li><li>Media Consumption: Gen X still reads newspapers, magazines, listens to the radio, and watches TV. However, they are also digitally savvy and spend roughly 7 hours a week on Facebook (the highest of any generational cohort).</li><li>Banking Habits: Since they are digitally savvy, Gen X will do some research and financial management online, but still prefer to do transactions in person. </li><li>Shaping Event: Rise of personal computing.</li></ul>

Generation X

<ul><li>Millennial Birth Years: 1981 to 1994/6</li><li>Current Age: 25 to 40</li><li>Media Consumption: 95% still watch TV, but Netflix edges out traditional cable as the preferred provider. Streaming services is the popular choice for them. This generation is extremely comfortable with mobile devices and online shopping. They typically have multiple social media accounts.</li><li>Banking Habits: Millennials have less brand loyalty than previous generations and have little patience for inefficient or poor service. Millennials place their trust in brands with superior product as Apple.</li><li>Shaping Event: Rise of the digital age.</li></ul>

Millennial (Generation Y)

<ul><li>Gen Z Birth Years: 1997 to 2012/15</li><li>Currently Aged: 6 to 23</li><li>Media Consumption: Many of them grew up playing with their parents' mobile phones or tablets. They have grown up in a hyper-connected world and the smartphone is their preferred method of communication. </li><li>Banking Habits: This generation has seen the struggle of Millennials and has adopted a more fiscally conservative approach. They want to avoid debt. </li><li>Shaping Events: Smartphones, social media, never knowing a country not at war, and seeing the financial struggles of their parents (Gen X).</li></ul>

Generation Z

What separates Generation Y from X, and is Generation Z a thing? Where do Millennials fit? They’re in vastly different phases of their financial life.

Martins Oyekanmi
@haviland

1. Do work that you love.

10 Powerful Lessons Everyone can Learn from Warren Buffett for Business Success

Introduction

The 5 Love Languages

1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

How different are the Generation?

Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z Explained

Martins Oyekanmi@haviland

1. Do work that you love.

10 Powerful Lessons Everyone can Learn from Warren Buffett for Business Success

Introduction

The 5 Love Languages

1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for Themselves

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do

How different are the Generation?

Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z Explained

Martins Oyekanmi
@haviland