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PERVERSION….

Proper Leadership vs False Leadership

“A great leader is known by their hard work… that helps the weak, that builds up the weak. Great leaders can lure the weak and serve them. Bad leaders want the weak and those under them to serve them.”

Let’s pray that we may be consecrated by the truth and guided by the truth….

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“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell. God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers.

After all, life isn't measured by how many times you stood up to fight. It's not winning battles that makes you happy, but it's how many times you turned away and chose to look into a better direction.”

Nobody will help you but yourself. People will not care what you are doing or what you are going through right now. Oftentimes, people will misunderstood you. Misunderstood the fact that you have your own battle in life bigger than theirs, misunderstood the fact that you are only worried what will happen to the ones relying on you when you choose to serve and care for yourself first, misunderstood your smile and energy thinking everything is okay and that you are not tired at all….

We must accept that some people will not mind nor listen to you and be disappointed, but never lose hope and stick to what you believe in. Sometimes, it is okay to put yourself first in order to help others. Remember, nobody else will help you but yourself.

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As You Stay Isabelle Artista · Song · 2024

It’s Okay To Rest: Rest Is Just As Important As Working Hard

Sure we need to work hard to pay our bills but without taking a break, you will be exhausted. Productivity, mental health and focus will be affected which can lead to an accident. If your body is speaking for yourself, please listen to it. It could save your life.

Rest is just as important as working hard!

This is a good read…
“You aren’t paid according to how hard you work, you are paid according to how hard you are to replace.

They say nobody is indispensable. Yet, organizations go to great lengths to retain employees who are seen as critical for their operations.

So, how do you make yourself indispensable at work? How do you grow in places never thought you would?

1. Do work that matters. Make your manager’s priorities your priorities. A good boss is better than a good company. A good boss is hard to find and is the biggest factor in your career sucess. Employees who want a boss that looks out for them also have to do their part - a boss who doesn't trust you won't give you opportunities to grow.

2. Develop deep expertise in tasks that are critical for the organisation. Be so good that people have to work with you. You will have the chance when somebody who already has a unique skill leaves the company, and you step in to replace them. Or it will happen when a new initiative requires skill the company has never before had. Step out of your comfort zone and start doing stuff you have never done before. You cannot grow unless you take up new challenges.

3. Build Relationships at all levels. Be a friend to everyone, say hello, smile, and do not let in your heart a grudge against anyone. Hard skills get you hired, but soft skills get you promoted. Get along with all kinds of people irrespective of whether you like them or not. Relationships are important because the more supporters you have, the more you can get done in the organization. We rise faster by lifting each other up (rather than stepping on each other to go up). Your network is your networth. Your network can open doors for you. Build your network before you need it.

4. Conquer yourself. Don’t blame others for your failure. Blaming others is a subconcious mechanism to avoid responsibility and avoid some truths about yourself. Your success or failure in life or at work isn’t about other people. It’s your procrastination and excuses. You won't grow when you blame others. Success happens when you grow yourself, not outgrow others. Winners focus on winning, losers focus on winners. Obstacles are often a stepping stone to make you stronger - the more of them you overcome, the stronger you become. When you are no longer able to change a situation, change yourself. Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.

5. Start now. Stress comes from ignoring things that you should not be ignoring. Break down a tedious task and start small. Don't wait to be in the mood to do a certain task. Motivation follows action. Get started, and you will find your motivation.- Sir APM Lukwesa”.

Not everyone will appreciate what you do for them nor care about how you feel. It’s sad how people can treat you without thinking what you want for yourself until they want something from you.

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