Resilience is key in responding thoughtfully to unexpected changes. Having the ability to bounce back and adapt is essential in navigating the uncertainties of life and work. As Zeno, a Greek Philosopher, once said: "If you lay violent hands on me, you'll have my body, but my mind will remain with Stiplo." Stiplo being his teacher. What he meant was that even though one attacks me physically, I'll still be safeguarded in his mind.Even though the article states "3 steps" it won't be that simple.

Simple Practices to Overcome the Fear of Uncertainty and Daily Stress

Even though depletion can hinder our ability to maintain resilience, we must find it at all times. When we neglect our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, it becomes harder to stay resilient in the face of stress and uncertainty.That's why establishing rituals to renew and replenish ourselves in various resilience zones is so important. Creating daily practices such as exercise, meditation, and taking breaks helps us recharge and build resilience in different aspects of our lives. So, try meditating for 5 minutes when you feel the most stressed during your day. It will help!

Depletion and its ability to tear us down. Fight it

Resilience is about embracing change with strength. It's about accepting that change is constant in life and being able to navigate it with grace and adaptability.By incorporating activities that promote well-being and stress relief into our routines, like exercise and self-reflection, we can cultivate resilience daily. Besides these, you can start a gratitude journal. It can build resilience due to the fact that you spend the day with negative points, but when you finish the day and review it, you understand the positive points in your life. And that's what a gratitude Journal can do for you.

Navigating gracefully through change

"There is only one path to happiness, and that is in giving up all outside of your sphere of choice" - Epictetus, Discourses

The one path to serenity

The author also states a method he likes to use, which I find rather interesting, which is the Pause-Ask-Choose method. With 3 simple steps which are pretty obvious:

Pause-Ask-Choose

Stop and take deep breaths to create space for conscious thought.

PAUSE

Reframe challenges as growth opportunities by asking empowering questions. For example "What's the creative opportunity here?" or "What don't I see?" or "What can I be grateful for?". Be aware, these are not immediate solutions. But can help you get to a conclusion.

Ritualize recovery through daily practices for mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual integration. When we choose, we are consciously ritualizing small, daily practices that can lead to a negative hole. When the choices are done correctly we are preparing to deal with depletion. This is basically living through the toughest winter so everything that comes after is only good, bright, and prosperous.

CHOOSE

Rewire default reactions and develop a mindset that embraces change as an opportunity for growth. Everything outside your control, you should glide past it gracefully.Prioritize well-being and replenish energy reserves to face challenges calmly. Take care of yourself. Prepare the body and the mind equally.By being resilient, you gain an advantage in navigating the ever-evolving landscapes of work and life.

Conclusion

Stress and Anxiety can cause damage to our daily lives, either at work or at home. Control it. Be resilient. Fight what brings you down. And stay consistent.

This simple method can help you build resilience, embrace change and discover opportunities when you are faced with any kind of challenge.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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3 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Uncertainty and Daily Stress | Entrepreneur

Thinking like a boss is the key to unlocking a life of freedom and independence. Traditional employment shackles us to the control of others, stifling our ability to think and act independently. But when you break free and become a solopreneur, a world of unlimited possibilities opens up.Becoming a boss means taking charge of your own destiny. No longer will you be subjected to someone else's whims and demands. You have the power to make your own decisions, solve your own problems, and build a business that reflects your vision and values.

Six Ways To Start Thinking Like a Boss

As a solopreneur, you call the shots for your business and life. Develop problem-solving skills, and excel in marketing, project management, web design, HR, accounting, and law. Embrace multitasking and adaptability due to limited resources. The journey may be challenging, but it's a path of personal growth and fulfillment.

You Make the Decisions and Solve the Problems

As a solopreneur, you must take charge of your finances. You are 100% in charge of the money that facilitates your life and the time it takes to make it. While working for someone else, you might not know what they’re charging for the end product or how your time fits into it. You have to charge enough to cover not only your time but also your overhead, taxes, benefits, PTO, and everything else it takes to run a business. Yapa, yapa, yapa... But it's true, becoming good with finance is a must when solo journeying your business.

You Hold the Purse Strings and Fill the Purse

It's essential to know your worth and communicate it to potential clients. Society has created a stigma around talking openly about money in the workplace. You must get comfortable talking about money with other people, including clients, employees, and other freelancers, regularly. You have to define your value and demand the right compensation based on that value.

You Know What You’re Worth and How To Ask for It

Starting a Solopreneurship comes with flexibility and control over your work and life, but you must think carefully about your priorities. You can't do everything or all the things you used to do as a traditional employee. Be intentional about what you prioritize, identify tasks that align with your business goals, and focus on them.If you are a procrastinator this life is not for you. This way of doing business requires a lot of resilience and self-control. If not, everything goes to hell.

You Decide What You Do and When You Do It

You must take a proactive approach to develop your skills constantly to be successful as a solopreneur. You need a process for setting your own goals and making them happen. A culture of constant learning is necessary to ensure you have what it takes to drive your business forward.

You Develop Yourself

Solopreneurs can get trapped in the idea of equating work with value. You don't have to work the traditional 40-hour week. There is flexibility in your schedule, but it must align with your business goals. You get to choose when to work and when to rest. Self-employment comes with the responsibility of keeping the lights on, but you can make the hours work for you.

You Decide When To Not Work

I've talked about a solopreneur too many times in these ideas. But what is a solopreneur? A solopreneur is a self-reliant entrepreneur, managing all aspects of their business independently - sales, marketing, accounting, and more. They thrive as self-starters, taking charge of their brand, time, and income. With complete control, they shape their success, providing unique services or products to clients from a home or small office.This is not for everyone and sure is a tiring life. But if you achieve success as one, you aim for the top 1%.

A Solopreneur

Think like a boss: seize control of your life, make decisive moves, and conquer your goals. Embrace this mindset to run businesses, find success, and savor the freedom of being a solopreneur.This is it.

Concluding

From my point of view, taking control of your life and adjusting to self-control and self-learnt skills is a must to achieve the success one so much desires

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I haven't used this app much, but I miss writing for my 79 followers. Today, let's talk about finding a mentor as you aim to become a successful leader. Having a mentor can offer you valuable insights and help you avoid costly mistakes. However, it can be tough to find the right mentor. They should be practical, have strong connections, and be willing to dedicate their time to your development. This "Entrepreneur" website article highlights the three crucial qualities to look for in a mentor, which we will explore.

3 Key Qualities to Look for in a Mentor to Help You Succeed

When searching for a mentor, consider their relevant experience. Look for someone who has gone through a journey similar to the one you want to take, either within or outside your company. Check their LinkedIn profile to see their career path and how they started and progressed. A closer match to your goals will result in a better mentor-mentee relationship. Remember that relevance goes beyond your field, and a potential mentor who cannot relate to you due to age, gender, or other factors might not be the right fit for you.

The second quality to consider when looking for a mentor is their connections. A great mentor not only provides guidance but also opens doors for their mentees. Ah, mentees! What a great word to put in here. They can introduce you to people in their network who can help you advance your career.When searching for a mentor, consider individuals in your network who may be able to connect with and support you.Having a mentor with strong connections can help you learn from their network and broaden your own.﻿

Ask your mentor if there are any podcasts, books, articles, or other resources you should be exploring. Try to gain an understanding of their perspective on the world. Their answer -- or lack of one -- will clue you in as to whether they're active enough in your field or career space to be of assistance. This is a crucial factor in the step-by-step guide for choosing your mentor!It is essential to invest more time than your mentor does. Be willing to put in genuine effort and have your priorities in order. Don't get a mentor just because somebody told you that you should have one.

Be willing to do it

Now that you know the three key qualities to look for in a mentor, it is time to find the right person. Here are some active steps you can take to find the right mentor:

Before you start looking for a mentor, identify your goals. What are your career goals and in which areas do you require guidance? Having a clear understanding of your goals will help you identify the right mentor. I can not stress how important this part is!

Identify Your Goals

Start by exploring your network. Look for individuals in your industry or organization who have accomplished what you aspire to achieve. Reach out to them and ask if they would be willing to mentor you.

Explore Your Network

A tough one for the introverts. But the only way to be successful is to "get out of the f**** building", as my Entrepreneurship used to say. Attending networking events is an excellent opportunity to meet new people and broaden your professional network. Look for events in your industry or attend events hosted by your company.

Finding the right mentor can be challenging, but it is worth the effort. A great mentor can provide you with valuable insights and help you avoid costly mistakes. When searching for a mentor, it is important to consider their relevant experience, connections, and willingness to invest time and effort in your personal and professional development. By following these steps, you can find the right mentor to assist you in achieving success in your career.

In the lack of a mentor/fatherly figure all my life, I struggled to setting my goals and developing new skills. Although I pulled myself through the fire, I think everyone should have a right-fitting role model/mentor to guide them through the cruelty of this cold world.

Great mentors are relevant, well-connected and willing to invest their time.

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3 Pivotal Qualities to Look For in a Great Mentor | Entrepreneur

Being forgetful is something common among old people, but a study made at UCLA found that 14% of young adults (aged 18-39) complained about their memory. With the time we spend on our computers and cellphones, forgetfulness only has space to progress and get worse among this group of individuals.But you can fight it back. How? Let me and Dr. Gary Small show you.

Forgetfulness and Memory

Unhealthy lifestyle choices are major factors in memory loss. Not having enough sleep, not having a healthy and balanced diet, and not doing enough exercise are some of the causes that lead to bad brain health.

Bad Health equals Bad Memory

There are some effective and practical ways we can improve muscle memory. According to Dr. Small, he has a method called :Look, Snap, Connect Look - Slow down. Take a second to remember what you have to record in your brain. Really look at the details or listen and process the words being used. Snap - The brain has a natural ability to remember things visually, so leverage that. Take a mental snapshot of what you've just seen or the exact place some important conversation took place. Connect - Associate these images, these mental snapshots to a relevant detail related to the situation in present.

Improving your Memory

Exercise as little as taking a 20min walk daily, minimizes the risk of having Alzheimer's disease later on. Working out on a day-to-day basis creates a scientific thingy, that is referred, in more common terms, as brain fertilizer, which strengthens the connection between neurons and so improves memory.

Get Moving 

This one is a no-brainer. Sleeping is key. Insomnia is the enemy of memory. If you check the rest of my profile you'll have more details about sleeping cycles and sleep specifically.

Get More Sleep

Obesity can trigger late-life brain diseases. Dr. Small recommends avoiding processed foods and fast food. Oxidation is also something that brings wear and tear to the brain, so get some anti-oxidation food into your system such as fish, nuts, and avocados.

Eating Healthy

Training your brain is the same as working out your biceps or chest. Dr. Small recomends this exact exercise that will streghten your muscle memory : Take a piece of paper and a pencil and try writing your first name using your non-dominant hand (i.e., left hand if you are right-handed). Now, take a second pencil and try writing your first name using both hands at the same time. Now, try it with your last name.

Brain Exercise

Learn more about your brain and why you keep on forgetting things. Stop worrying when you leave the house and think you forgot something.

Memory expert Dr. Gary Small offers science-backed tips for fighting forgetfulness and sharpening your brain.

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Why Am I So Forgetful? How to Improve Your Memory

In order to take control of the amount of work you put in, the amount of time you study or the amount of time you dedicate to something you are not that keen on you should adopt some of the tips I'll tell you here.

Get ahead of the others

From the moment we wake up, we start a routine, a habit. Turning off the alarm, stretching, getting up, washing our faces whatever. Taking action through a certain trigger is called a habit.Habits allow the brain to save energy and perform common tasks efficiently and in a certain way automatically. Scientists say that 40% of all your actions in a day are already habits. So what does it take for you to take a look?

Habits

Habits have an amazing power if applied right. They can be broken down into 3 parts :THE CUE - Something that triggers your brain to go into HABIT MODE.THE ROUTINE - Performing the action, the actual habit, that was previously triggered by the cue.THE REWARD - The sense of accomplishment, I really small release of dopamine in your brain, and on you go. If you take these 3 small steps into bigger things, they can really impact your professional and personal life.

THE POWER OF HABITS

Named it myself in order to show you how fast this really is. Performing a Habit Habits should not take more than 3 minutes. At least the baby habits shouldn't.Make the cue efficient and easy to remember. Make it such that you automatically get up and perform the action.

The Two-Pump Chump Theory

Habits get old really quickly if you don't have your paradigms and what you want in life well defined. Something you need to make habits effective is consistency. Everything that has value in life comes from consistency. To achieve consistency doesn't mean you need to achieve perfection, it just means you need to keep pushing and keep on doing what you set yourself to.Get used to failing and getting knocked down once in a whiuLearn to use pain and pleasure links - this is the automation of good things linked to pleasure and rewards, and the connection of bad things to pain and punishment.

Consistency is key

It is a fact that about 20% of adults suffer from over-procrastination. Think to yourself. Does it make any sense for you to leave the assignment you have for next week on Friday to that exact day? Does it make sense to spend 3/4 hours per day on TikTok getting absolutely no value and just postponing the pain you'll have by getting that assignment done? You have to change this and tell procrastination to go else where.

Tell procrastination to go else where

You have to link a higher pleasure to finishing a project or an assignment. You have to link higher pain to leaving the assignment to the day of its delivery. You could go for a drink after you finish an assignment earlier than supposed to, or you could play video games after you finish it. And if you fall into the whole loop of doing the assignment later, later and later, link a huge amount of pain to that.

Link pleasure and pain to rewards and punishments

People who want to hire workers look at ways of improving efficiency, and what one individual will bring to the table. As so, learning to be efficient is very important.

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Be efficient at work. How? I'll tell you.

Change might not be fast and it isn't always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.

A habit led by a cue can very well change your day, and later your life

During the day, all of us want to do a lot. It might be work-related, family-wise, school, or even something related to sports. But, most of us, find the 24h in a day to be not enough to get stuff done.Gates, Musk, and Bezos have as much time as you, and they're billionaires. Why?

Be as productive as you can

I know you get home after a full day of work and the only thing you want to do is go to bed and relax. But don't! Prepare your next day, schedule that meeting you've been wanting to have for the last 3 months, and schedule your relaxation and eating times. Set your alarm. Whatever! Just plan the day ahead and make sure to stick to your timings.Some good apps can be Todoist or Calendars.

Got to bed by organizing your next day

Start your day by checking what you have planned. What are the chores you have for the day. And, especially, look at the hours assigned to your appointments, and how much time are you giving to something. Does it require that much time? Is it that important? Make sure your tasks and schedules are flexible and make sure you are adjusting accordingly to your priorities.

First things first, what do you have to do?

Keep your priorities in check. Review your own paradigms and if these are the type of things you have been living up to. It's key to have your priorities updated because you might be allocating time to something not that important and you'll be wasting time.

Prioritizing 

Get off your phone. Leave it out of reach. You know that is something that is been bothering you, so just let it go!
Does it trouble your studies or your relationships with family and friends? It is an addiction, a drug and you should try and reduce that addiction. 
If you have trouble staying focused when on your computer install Extensions that block some websites, that can help.
I have ADHD and I'm medicated, but that is not the solution for most people. There are lots of options out there that you may try, just as the Pomodoro timer or leaving your phone in the other room.

Let go of your distractions

A few years ago I was introduced to sleeping cycles, something that has helped me a lot in my day-to-day. Did you know that 7 in 15 deaths, in the US, is related to sleep deprivation? So what are these sleeping cycles?  The sleeping cycles method is a way to wake up and not feel tired or like you would sleep for another 10 hours. They work in 90-minute blocks. This is, you should sleep in 90-minute blocks repeatedly. For example, if you go to bed at midnight you should wake up at 7:30 am. The recommended time you should sleep is 7:30h.SLEEPING IS KEY

Sleeping Cycles

I am a college student right now and something that has worked out for me in the 6 months has been the introduction of vitamins into my life. They help me focus, memory, and overall physique. I just take a small 5ml package every morning and it has been a huge help, especially during exam season. It is just you could give some thought about. Though it is not something that is cheap if you can try it.

Vitamins

Find some time during your day when you can just sit and relax. Read a book, close your eyes, go for a walk or just sit in front of the TV eating some cookies and not doing anything. Don't feel guilty about doing it, just make sure to fit it right during the day and to make the most out of every other hour you have to work.

Don't over work

<ul><li>Calendars</li><li>Todoist</li><li>Evernote</li><li>Pomodoro Focus Timer</li><li>Forest</li></ul>

Apps that can help with being productive

Check this out if you are having problems with productivity or having things done.

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What is the difference between a wealthy filthy rich person and a cubicale dweller 9-5 working person?  The purpose of this book is to understand what world traveling and luxury life freedom is. And to get to the answer to this question.

The 4-hour Work Week 

<ol><li>TIME </li><li>MOBILITY</li><li>LIBERATION</li></ol>

There are 3 ingredients for a luxury diet:

"Someday" is a curse to your dreams, because you'll take your dreams to the grave.

Life is about moving and getting things done. We live in a giant rock with water and dirt, and we walk around like bags of meat and bone. What is really life about?Leaving a legacy behind. Being remembered. But to achieve this we must work, work , work.For that reason, don't postpone something just because the timing isn't right, if it is important to you and you want to do it eventually just go it and correct the course along the way of any obstacles if you find.

Getting done

Understand that if something you want do doesn't devastate those around you, TRY IT and THEN justify it!People, in order to look after you, will deny you things on an emotional base. So just do it.

Get good a troublemaking and then apologizing 

The DEAL Method is something used in the book by Tim Ferriss in order to set you free from the rat race.DEAL :<ul><li>D for Definition</li><li>E for Elimination</li><li>A for Automation</li><li>L for Liberation</li></ul>Definition - Define the problem and what makes you stuck Elimination - Find a solution for what holds you downAutomation - Making a permanent solution and resolve things by automating themLiberation - Set yourself free and work 4-hours a week

DEAL Method

When faced with a discomfort situation:<ul><li>Define your nightmare, the absolute worst that could happen if you did what you are considering.</li><li>What steps can you take to repair the damage, after you took action.</li><li>What are the outcomes/benefits of the most probable scenarios?</li><li>What are you putting off out of fear? (analyze situations)</li><li>What is costing you by postponing the action or situation?</li><li>What are you waiting for?</li></ul> Most things are temporary and if something bad happens it will, probably, be temporary. So if some action has a good outcome for you do it, if the consequences aren't the biggest.

THE ART OF DISCOMFORT

Remember this - The question you should be asking yourself (long term) is not "what do I want" or "what are my goals" but you should ask "what does excite me".Don't dreamline too low, nothing is too low for what you can achieve while on this planet! And if you don't achieve it so what? Move on!

Set your standards

Ever tried. Ever failed. Doens't matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.

MOST THINGS MAKE NO DIFFERENCE - Be aware of this. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest (80/20 rule, cut 80% that brings you 20% value)Limit tasks to the important ones to shorten work time. (80/20)Interviews, non-practical/non-effective meetings, useless events.Shorten work time to limit tasks to the important (Parkinson's Law)Parkinson's Law is the old adage that work expands to fill the time allotted for its completion.

Small things don't matter

Learn to be difficult when it counts. Be assertive towards the things that count, by building something like this around you will see people will come at you with a different mindset.But first, be assertive with yourself.

Assertive Personality

I feel this book made me look at myself and see that I want to get the f... out of the rat race we live in every day. I want to feel free I soon as I can. And for that we have to reach a level of financial stability not so easy to achieve. But with some of these tips it is possible,

Offers techniques and strategies for increasing income while cutting work time in half, and includes advice for leading a more fulfilling life.

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Leadership & Management

What do you do? Tim Ferriss has trouble answering the question. Depending on when you ask this controversial Princeton University guest lecturer, he might answer: “I race motorcycles in Europe.” “I ski in the Andes.” “I scuba dive in Panama.” “I dance tango in Buenos Aires.” He has spent more than five years learning the secrets of the New Rich, a fast-growing subculture who has abandoned the “deferred-life plan” and instead mastered the new currencies—time and mobility—to create luxury lifestyles in the here and now. Whether you are an overworked employee or an entrepreneur trapped in your own business, this book is the compass for a new and revolutionary world. Join Tim Ferriss as he teaches you: • How to outsource your life to overseas virtual assistants for $5 per hour and do whatever you want • How blue-chip escape artists travel the world without quitting their jobs • How to eliminate 50% of your work in 48 hours using the principles of a forgotten Italian economist • How to trade a long-haul career for short work bursts and freuent "mini-retirements" • What the crucial difference is between absolute and relative income • How to train your boss to value performance over presence, or kill your job (or company) if it’s beyond repair • What automated cash-flow “muses” are and how to create one in 2 to 4 weeks • How to cultivate selective ignorance—and create time—with a low-information diet • What the management secrets of Remote Control CEOs are • How to get free housing worldwide and airfare at 50–80% off • How to fill the void and create a meaningful life after removing work and the office You can have it all—really. From the Hardcover edition.

Tim Ferriss is author of three #1 NYT/WSJ bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, and The 4-Hour Chef. He is also a start-up advisor specializing in positioning, PR, and marketing (Uber, Evernote, etc.). When not damaging his body with abusive sports, he enjoys chocolate, bear claws, and Japanese animation.

3 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Uncertainty and Daily Stress | Entrepreneur

Six Ways To Start Thinking Like a Boss

3 Pivotal Qualities to Look For in a Great Mentor | Entrepreneur

Why Am I So Forgetful? How to Improve Your Memory

Be efficient at work. How? I'll tell you.

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