#personal develpment

[monsterkong]

Monkey See, Monkey Do: The Simple Formula for Everyday Leadership

Ever heard the phrase “Monkey See, Monkey Do”? It’s a fun way to describe how people tend to imitate what they observe. But here’s the thing—it’s also a profound principle of leadership. 🐵

The Power of Leading by Example

Think about it: How often have you picked up on someone else’s habits or attitudes without even realizing it? That’s the power of observation. As leaders, whether in the workplace or at home, our actions speak louder than any words we could say.

Your leadership is always on display, and the people around you—colleagues, family members, friends—are constantly learning from your behavior. The question is, what kind of example are you setting?

Taking Your Actions Seriously, Not Yourself

Here’s a golden rule I live by: take what you do seriously, but don’t take yourself too seriously. 🎯 Mistakes are part of the journey, and they’re nothing to be ashamed of. What matters is how you respond to those mistakes and the effort you put into improving.

Every day offers an opportunity to do your best, and while perfection is unrealistic, consistency is key. The more consistently you show up with integrity and effort, the more people will look to you as a leader.

Managing Energy: A Core Leadership

[taniushka12]

this house is a fucking nightmare

[rui-drawsbox]

Keyframes was probably the best thing that couldve happened to Ruri's character develpment because since there's a 5 years timeskip between step 3 and 4 i just ~vaguely~ outlined her personality changes. But with keyframes taking two whole years without timeskips i can think thoroughly all her development

Like yes girl you should totally become obsessed with finding a romantic partner that would never leave because you have abandonment issues that you never really noticed until your lifelong bestfriend said he was moving out of town and hit you with a reality whiplash

What could go wrong?

[burningdreambanana]

My personal ranking of the dynasty sultanas

Dilruba - she's so misunderstood and a lot more complex than what people give her credit for

Humasah - she was intelligent and full of grace, also empathic

Fahriye - I completely understand her and everything she did

Atike - my fave fail daughter, also overhated

Sah Sultan - graceful and intelligent

Hatice - she got on my nerves in s3 but she's interesting and Selma plays her beautifully

Mihrimah - she has her moments but overall I don't think the writing for her was great, she was supposed to be the most powerful Ottoman princess and their version was too silly

Beyhan - not much screentime but still an interesting portrayal and had some develpment

Ayse - didn't have a lot of time to get developped but she had a lot of potential

Huricihan - had some potential but overall annoying and wasted on that awkward incestuous relationship with Bayezid

Gevrehan - boring and annoying

Fatma - just the worst and so annoying

All the sultanas that were essentially extras : Nergissah, the triplets, Fatma (Kosem's daughter), Kaya, Ayse Humasah...

[radmule]

I'm still in middle (or rather, start?) of watching the new Amazon Fallout series, sadly am chewing through it on slower pace, as I need to foremost finish my thesis and Uni work. Already have few things on my mind that I'd love to discuss in future, will try to keep remembering them until I finish watching it all :P

...anyway, I am horrified of the god awful discussion that's happening right now over on Twitter?? Some souls might remember my old post about Ulysses and my rookie experience with Fallout fans on Facebook before joining Tumblr, and how I couldn't grasp the sometimes mean-spirited or genuienly stupid takes people have on the games. Felt like these "faithful fans" stayed on FB but... nope, alot of them are supposedly dwelling Twitter now aswell. After on one single Fallout article there, my feed is now full of posts straight out of 2015 and HOOOLY CHRIST. All these 100% Fallout fans who sound like they play the games with flaps on eyes and ears, or that make you question why do they even -like- the games in the first place. Genuienly feel delirious from reading few of the comments and I really hope the discussion is gonna soon settle in direction of the show's story, rather than politics, made-up drama and "why the protagonist does not have big juicy butt like my Sole Survivor".

In the middle of this sh*tshow though, came across a post from Bethesda Studio Design Director claiming Nate is one of the soldiers from FO1 opening, that's laughing on his collegue killing bunch of people. He eventually retracted from it, as people were genuienly pissed Nate is now canonically (?) a big piece of sh*t person approving of warcrimes, but honestly... while these big-brained-on-paper-but-outside-kinda-eh retcons are not my cup of tea, Beth making one of their protagonists a living representation of everything wrong with Old World America (and actually using it in the game as a narrative) would be the most boldest, craziest and probably interesting thing they'd narratively done with Fallout. But alas, we never got it (thought the person behind this post claims him being the soldier in the vid was one of "headcanons" he had during FO4 develpment).

[noemyreads]

the assassin's blade - sarah j mass

I started reading this book series back in 2020, I immersed myself in the universe and fell in love with it, but for some reasons, I had stopped at the book "the assassin's blade", I was discouraged from continuing with the series because this book was the #0.5, I always had the idea that I would have to go back and reread all of them if I started this one. now, three years later, I decided to go back and the feelings are the same, I felt inside the universe.

I want to start talking about celaena's personality, at first I thought she was boring, spoiled and arrogant, but soon I came to understand and love her. I identify with her a lot and one of the things I've always liked about her character is her ability to be an incredible killer and still enjoy luxuries, tidiness and clothing, all of which tend to be the opposite of all the book heroines. I loved her construction, I say that, about this book and the other 3 I've read, I'm looking forward to reading the next one.

it is hard to read a book in which you already know the future of the characters, there is always that feeling that the reading is moving towards the inevitable sadness, you struggle not to get attached to anyone, but it is impossible.

As for the short stories, I loved them too. I found it amazing how each one of them contributed to celaena's develpment. the pirate king was great to introduce her character, at first I found her so arrogant and full of herself, I ended the story wanting to be her, I thought it was amazing what she did for the slaves. the healer one was my favorite, I loved celaena's involvement with yrene, I think each one taught a lot to another in that encounter, I really hope to see more of yrene in the next books. for me, the tale of the desert was the finalization of celaena's journey of learning, there celaena learned so much... about assassin's skills, friendship, compassion, I thought it was a great tale to close her journey.

spoiler ahead

from there it's downhill, I was waiting for the moment when some shit was going to happen, and when it did I wasn't prepared.

I read three books in which Celaena spoke of Sam's death and even so I felt the shock at the time of his death, I found myself rooting for them to complete the mission and leave together (how? I don't know lol).

it hurt so much knowing how much he was tortured and how celaena was after that, and it hurt even more to understand the origin of “my name is celaena sardothien, and I will not be afraid.”

my rating was 4.5/5, I won't be rereading the first three books in the series, I've seen almost 3 hours of summaries of books 1, 2 and 3 and I feel ready to dive into queen of shadows.

[kittenchancorruptionarc]

I probably alredy know the answer to this but

What if that kid turned out like you when they grow up? Genetics definitly play a part in a persons develpment.

Well, I’d be proud is all I can say!~ Becomes a family business, eh?

[flutterdevs]

Mobile App Development in Canada: Market Size, Trends, and Outsourcing Insights

Canada’s tech landscape has seen rapid growth in recent years, and one of the brightest areas of innovation is mobile app development. With smartphone penetration exceeding 90% and a tech-savvy population, Canada has become a hub for both local app development and outsourced services from global companies. This blog dives into the current state of mobile app development in Canada, exploring market size, trends, and outsourcing dynamics.

Market Size & Growth

The Canadian app development market is valued at over CAD 2.5 billion in 2024, with projections estimating it to cross CAD 3.1 billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7-9%.

Key Drivers:

Increasing demand for mobile-first experiences in retail, banking, and healthcare.

Growth in fintech, eCommerce, on-demand services, and enterprise mobility solutions.

The rise of startups and SMEs seeking affordable, scalable digital products.

Who’s Building Apps in Canada?

The Canadian app development ecosystem is a mix of:

Homegrown Development Firms: Companies like MindSea, Clearbridge Mobile, and Appstudio cater to clients both local and international.

Enterprise Teams: Major players like Shopify, RBC, and Air Canada have in-house mobile teams.

Freelancers & Small Studios: Supporting the startup and small business segment.

Popular Industries for Mobile Apps

Industry

Use Cases

Retail & eCommerce

Shopping apps, loyalty programs, AR try-ons

Finance & Banking

Mobile banking, personal finance apps

Healthcare

Telehealth, appointment booking, e-records

Transportation

Ride-sharing, logistics, public transit

Media & Entertainment

Streaming, news apps, gaming

Canada as an Outsourcing Destination

Canada is not just developing for itself—it’s also a top destination for outsourced app development, especially from the U.S., UK, and Europe.

Why companies outsource to Canada:

Time zone overlap with North America.

Highly skilled talent from universities like Waterloo, UBC, and McGill.

Bilingual capabilities (English and French).

Cultural alignment and business-friendly regulations.

Cost advantage compared to U.S. or Western Europe (though higher than Eastern Europe or Asia).

Trends Shaping Mobile App Development in Canada

1. AI-Powered Apps

From predictive text to personalized eCommerce recommendations, Canadian developers are integrating AI and ML into everyday apps.

2. 5G and Real-Time Features

The expansion of 5G networks is enabling richer app experiences—like augmented reality, low-latency gaming, and real-time tracking.

3. Cross-Platform Development

Flutter and React Native are being widely adopted to reduce costs and launch across Android and iOS faster.

4. Focus on Privacy & Compliance

With GDPR, PIPEDA, and data sovereignty concerns, Canadian firms emphasize secure and privacy-conscious app development.

5. Indigenous Tech Inclusion

There’s a growing interest in apps serving or built by Indigenous communities, focused on language preservation, health, and education.

Cost of Mobile App Development in Canada

App Type

Estimated Cost Range

Basic App

CAD 20,000 – 50,000

Mid-Level App

CAD 50,000 – 100,000

Complex App (AI, AR, etc.)

CAD 100,000+

Note: Prices vary based on complexity, platform, and features.

Read: Top Mobile App Development Companies in Toronto Canada

Final Thoughts

Whether you're a startup founder in Toronto or a U.S. company looking for a nearshore partner, Canada offers a dynamic and growing mobile app development ecosystem. With top-tier talent, strong infrastructure, and a reputation for quality, the country continues to attract interest both as a tech innovator and as a strategic outsourcing hub.

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[t-tinklune]

this is a somewhat of a formal presentation of my main ocs to the oc world of tumblr , so please be kind to them they're like my babies also no art bcs i haven't finnished the commisions order bcs i'm broke :[

what's a tinklune ?

tinklune is the last name of a series of 10 siblings. they all have the same father (leopold tinklune) yet different personalities and stories. they also represent different aspects of me and my personality

who are tinklune?

auxe tinklune | pinkpunk | 🎀⛓️

the big sister, the first child. born on february 21 (1991). a february pisces that still dress like she was 17, no, the grunge, alternative, avril Lavigne, draculaura phase was not indeed a phase.

representing all of my cuteness yet being the more mature and cool sister.

seuke tinklune | autumn pie | 🍂🥧

don't let his cozy autumn aesthetic fool you, he's the villain in carter's story. born on october 13 (1991) he develped a cold-serious personality worth of a corporate ceo but he's just a baker.

representing all of the indiference i feel when it's none of my bussisness but in a formal way.

ariel carter tinklune | tea and flowers | 🫖 💐

the most non-typical oc i've ever make and met and hopefully that you'll see. born on march 1st (1995). polyamorous but asexual, femenine expresion but cis male, gay but ... gay.

representing all of my desires for my future best self. having his life togheher after all the hard moments and filling fulfilled.

evans tinklune | sweet home | 🎠📔

an overall anxious, overprotective, familial, nerdy twin-brother. born on july 7 (1997) he's a july cancer that just cares a little too much for his siblings and their wellbeings.

representing all the care i have for my loved ones with a touch of anxiety if something ever happen.

tonna tinklune | cheery home | 🎠🌟

a mery-go-round happy virus that keeps up the mood when needed. born also on july 7 (1997) she's evans' twin-sister that helps him go a little back to normal with freshly made cookies.

representing my positivity for every ocation and attempt to spread the happiness onto others in difficult times.

rachel tinklune | irl goddess | ♥️🏛️

selflove n1 promotor for everyone but mostly for her. born on august 16 (1998) she's the hottest girl you'll see, she won't take anyones shit and will help you not to either.

representing my ego and selflove, she's a party girl but mostly a girls girl.

hunter tinklune | funfan | 📦🎧

if the house bell rang it's most likely that it's a package for hunter. born on april 12 (1999) and addicted to boba, he's the n1 fan of everything but has his biggest hyperfixations on kpop, prosekai and anime.

representing all my fandoms and the intensity of being a fan he eats, breathes and lives stantwt.

ophélie olivia tinklune | the art bakery | 🩰🧁

some would say talented, i would say naturally gifted but tryhard. born on may 23 (2000) she's good at anything and everything. she excells every art she performs but she likes dancing the most.

representing all of the hobbies i like, i'd like to try and tried but actually doing it better

oliver tinklune | big sigh | 🌪️📓

he's a hater first and person second. born on september 7 (2004) if something is not fair to him he will make it everyone's problem. he'll answer back and mock you under his teeth loudly enough so you hear it.

representing all my anger and all the moments i want to deeply insult someone real but much more concentrated and disrespectful.

laure tinklune | candy store | 🦋🪁

honey what u waiting foooor. born on january's aquarius season (2007) she's the entitled little sister that gets allll the attention from everyone around her, except most of her siblings.

represents all of my childish side and the wish of still being a litte girl that got away with everything and had what she wishes. but laure is less humble.

she's the last one of them 10! i'll be posting more of them as a way to keep a record of what i create around them!

this is also subjected to change! i've tONS of changes overtime that it's likely to happen again!

bahbye!

[the-firebird69]

Trump campaign hacked with documents sent to news outlets: What we know (msn.com)

ahhahaha this hit me funny hhahhaah makes whitewater andnixon look like somoeone lmost j walking. hahaha funny as hell to me hahh lol. hah wht a jerk we are wrong and numb he is such a living asshole. wrong person. runs casionos is a poor business persona nd bad judge of character and runis things not runs them. is a develper thats it his motif and mo. need it. ahahahh lol an yeh a crime a day and dave is the iranian and says it is mac daddy hhaahha lol

daniel

this blows he is s o damn dumb we are slow and not angered enough and he is outside the law all day all night feeds this mans armies and are large we are in trouble soon. this blows

mac daddy

damnit

macs

we stop them now. must

shaq

your out you shits

jet li

neededthis he is huge gets bigger. we suck. true too no. we dont think so at all.

dave

and yeh ok we do no. nope.

trump

so what we see his bases you fucking doltsthe ones yoou cant get a thousandmiles from literally they hate you so badly prep they strike and he says it try it all around see what happens and now fast lossers we flatten yo frs...we shall his say Thor and Freya, and are ready. shortly lol.

your damned you faggots out now. run at the wall ok

mac daddy

shti prob should

trump

no way not me we surround theri areas. and inside and now. lol and we use it

dave

we f you up simpleton and ignoramice. your easy prey. the fight you ask for will be breif and you will go hme taie between legs after one attempt as always you bitch mike goodhue man your a street person only

Zues Hera

we hit them then nope he says. havent wont and dont come close. are whimps outdated and moded and cant get their own stuff lol. at all they say damnit true we suck. cant strike now and tehey say they shall strike us for the commentary and we do see it no. w ed ont and they send some now

da;mnit

dave

Olympus

[gaykarstaagforever]

FD Signifier did a video about Kid 'n Play possibly being industry plants.

And he says they weren't, but also that the entire concept is stupid, because if you're not totally indie then you are generating money for a corporation regardless, so why the hell does it matter if they are merely exploiting your personal art, or they are themselves creating it?

And he also points out that lots of great artists became that in the first place only under the recording industry, because the labels had the patience and money to hook artists up with producers and writers who then worked carefully with them to grow them as artists. Solely so that they would generate more top-tier product for the label; but the art still stands as art, and wouldn't exist without that.

It's a little different now because with TikTok and Spotify, someone like Lil Nas X can get huge making tracks at home with third-party beats, and that is more organic. But even then, the platforms are all corporate and uploaded content has to conform to their upload standards, and us using those platforms is the only reason we saw it. And as soon as Nas broke out that way, he got signed by a label who then proceeded to spend millions developing him and producing music videos and concerts. The process feels new and different, but it really isn't substantially different than what traditionally happened, except now corporate broadcast radio has been cut out of the loop. There is slightly less gatekeeping on the front end. But Sony and UMG still control who makes most of the money, and its them.

You can certainly be totally indie and crowdfund everything and make a living that way, to a degree you never could before. But that is hardly the dream for most people uploading music. They're doing it to attract attention, to get signed.

And if an artist doesn't want to do all that social media stuff to get attention? Do they even get a chance at mainstream success, or are the labels done with selecting small artists and develping them in-house? And as corporate as that is, how many artists will we miss out on now, who may have benefited from that system? How many "great" artists would we have never had, if that "bad" system hadn't existed in the first place?

Also capitalism taints everything and we all needs must engage with it to survive, so getting snarky about different degrees of dependence on it seems arbitrary and immature.

Does it matter what color the milking machine you are hooked up to is?

That's my metaphor. FD wouldn't say it that way, because unlike me, he is a good writer.

[ipcsdmpalakkad]

The future of IT education, Discover the Latest Trends and Insights from IPCS Global

Introduction

            Information technology skills refer to the proficiency in utilizing digital technologies, including both software and hardware, in an effective manner. With the rapid growth of industries and technologies, there is a significant demand for individuals with IT skills. These skills encompass various areas such as data analysis, coding, digital marketing, cyber security knowledge, and troubleshooting software and hardware issues. IT skills hold immense potential for the future, making it crucial to learn and develop them. Currently, acquiring IT skills is considered a vital task. There are numerous avenues available for learning IT education, with one of the best approaches being to find an institution that offers excellent placement support and career-focused classes. Alternatively, one can utilize resources like YouTube and the internet for self-learning. To excel in this field, obtaining a bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering is highly recommended. While there are several promising career options in India, IT jobs are known for their high remuneration compared to other professions. Among these, data scientist stands out as the top-paid job in India, with experienced lead data scientists earning an approximate salary ranging from 25 lakhs to 1 crore per month.

What are the top 3 IT jobs in future?

1.     DATA ANALYST

The field of data analysis is booming in India, with businesses and industries generating vast amounts of data on a daily basis. As a result, there is a growing need for skilled data analysts who can analyze this data and provide valuable insights and solutions. In fact, there are over 80,000 job vacancies in this field every year that remain unfilled. This high demand for data analysts is a clear indication of the increasing importance of data analysis in various industries.

   2. DATA SCIENCE

Data science is a field with a scoopful future. Data scientists play a crucial role as the bridge between computers and humans, using their expertise to analyze and interpret complex data. Not only is the work of a data scientist intellectually stimulating, but it also comes with a high salary compared to other IT jobs. Industries such as healthcare, finance, business, and education are actively seeking data scientists to help them make data-driven decisions and gain a competitive edge.

3. PYTHON DEVELPERS

The demand for Python developers is on the rise, and for good reason. Python is a well-liked programming language for novices because of its simplicity and ease of learning. Moreover, Python is widely used in various industries, including business and data science. Its versatility and usefulness have made it a valuable tool for professionals in these fields. As a result, the demand for skilled Python developers continues to grow, offering ample opportunities for those looking to pursue a career in programming.

Trends in IT education

•    Computing  Computing is the study of algorithmic processes and the development of hardware and software. Cloud computing is one of the trends in IT education.  •    E-learning E-learning is a trend in education; these educational details are shared with users with the use of computers, smartphones, etc. This way, we can save time and students will get personalized training. This offers students a platform to discuss and share their knowledge.  • Virtual reality and augmented reality These are the key technologies driving the revolution in the education sector. These are interactive tools for users. By using these, students can get personalized learning and simplify complex concepts.  •    Automation It means reducing human intervention in the study process. This makes it easy to understand and assess tests and puzzles, and this will make it easier for teachers to make decisions based on this information. It improves the efficiency of learning.  •    Gamification Gamification makes learning better and more entertaining. The current generation has technically improved a lot. So, making games for educational purposes is highly recommendable in the present condition. If you put gaming into education and give milestones and points to students, then it will be more engaging. 

Ipcs global courses in Information technology

Ipcs Global, an education institute established in 2008, initially focused on automation but has since expanded its reach worldwide. Offering a wide range of courses such as Python Django, data analyst, industrial automation, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing, Ipcs stands out from other institutions due to its adaptability. They constantly evolve and stay updated with the latest changes to ensure the best growth for their clients. Each year, their syllabus is revised to align with market trends, making their students well-suited for current demands. With practical and project training, Ipcs ensures that every student reaches their true potential and stays up-to-date with industry trends. By providing top technical experts for both practical and theoretical training, Ipcs is the ideal choice for those looking to change their career or acquire technical skills.

When it comes to artificial intelligence, Ipcs Global offers the best course, recognizing its significance in shaping the future. This course is highly competitive, and Ipcs is dedicated to providing the best syllabus and practical classes to their clients. For fresher in artificial intelligence, the entry-level salary can reach 4.5 lakhs per annum.

For those interested in software testing, Ipcs Global also offers the best course with 100% placement support. As the field rapidly grows, it is crucial for students to adapt to new changes. A fresher in this field can expect an entry-level salary of 4.5 lakhs per annum in India.

Moreover, Ipcs global excels in providing top-notch Python and data science courses, offering technology-based educational support and IT-based training. The government requires professionals in this field to maintain highly confidential data. For software developers, the entry-level salary is 2 lakhs, while application developers can expect an entry-level salary of 2.5 lakhs. Choose Ipcs Global for the best education and training in these fields, and embark on a successful career journey.

Conclusion

            The field of information technology education is full of opportunities. It may take some time to break into this field, but once you gain experience, the rewards are worth it. IT jobs are known for their high salaries compared to other professions. There are numerous courses available in the IT field, many of which require a background in engineering or software. Computer science students will find it easier to navigate these courses. Python is a popular course that can be learned by anyone, but finding a job solely based on Python skills can be challenging. However, if you master Python and possess exceptional skills, you will be highly sought after. Jobs in IT can be stressful, but if you thrive under pressure, you won't feel overwhelmed. It's important to stay updated with the latest trends in this ever-evolving field if you want to stay competitive.

When it comes to IT education, IPCS Global Palakkad stands out as one of the best providers. They offer 100% placement support, excellent facilities, and a conducive learning environment. The teaching at IPCS Global is top-notch, and they prioritise career-focused training and personalised learning. If you're looking for a better career in IT, choose IPCS Global.          

[grad604anastasiadesreserch]

Design Research

This course is about design and researching. Reveiwing the brief, I am excited to make a start on this project.

This course is aimed to investigate research methods and expand knowledge, as well as identify the strengths each individual design has and their place in this society.

I am very excited to start exploring my personal interests in the sphere of art and design and show how they are relevant to me. Expanding my knowledge behind art and design will mean I will be able to apply it more thoroughly and express ideas more relevantly.

I think that this course is about developing my own voice as a designer by looking at existing masters and looking into how they have develped in their feilds. I think that after this paper, I will find out who I am deeeprer than I know myself as of right now. This will allow me to better express myself and the ideas I stand for. I also aim to develop y own way of finding and analysing information, as this is useful skill to have in the field of design.

[entrepreneurpaths]

Start Something That Matters

Sometimes your dreams for living a great life and having more personal freedom can seem so far away. Yet, no matter where you are on the path, never let your small beginnings make you small-minded. When people express that your ambitions are impossible, keep going. When your dreams don’t come true instantaneously, remember it is through struggle, effort and desire that you get from here to there.

Following your dreams isn’t foolish; what’s foolish is not believing in your dreams and following other peoples’ path instead of your own. You become who you want to become by enacting habits that move you forward every day. The choices and practices you make in life are the building blocks that build a better reality.

Often, you don’t even know what’s possible until you’ve marched towards your dream; only with momentum does the path reveal itself and the goal get clearer. Epiphanies come as you move toward something that matters.

Never let your current conditions or circumstances limit your vision or actions. Never let your current skill set limit your belief of what is possible for you or what you’re capable of. Wherever you are today, you can develop new habits to get you to your dream.

Success and fulfillment come from your unflagging ability to believe in what other people call impossible. Chase your dreams, believe in yourself and you will start to experience incredible levels of engagement and enthusiasm with life. No matter how small you start, start something that matters. Soon, you will begin to experience what we call The Charged Life!

FULL TRANSCRIPT: Hey guys, it’s Brendon and I’m standing near the entrance way of my Writers’ Villa, the place where I come to write all my books. I wrote, The Motivation Manifesto here, The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive.

This is sort of my dream place to write and as I’m shuffling about today, thinking about my next book, responding to some of you guys’ messages and comments, and just thinking about the blessing that I have to be here today and get to do this work.

I just want to share a simple message with you today and that is: never let your current conditions or circumstances limit your vision or your actions.

So many of us, we have a big dream, we have a big goal and because it seems impossible or seems so far away from what today is. When we’re struggling through the day, working to make it, trying to figure out our stuff, just trying to respond to everybody and make all the magic happen during the day.

Sometimes that big goal, that big dream, that thing that is even bigger than we actually ever consciously thought of, that aspiration and ambition we have for living a good life or having more personal freedom, it feels so far away when we’re just trapped in the box of the day.

And what I want to say to you is no matter where you are and accomplishing your dreams or moving towards the things that you really want in life, never let your small beginnings make you small-minded.

It’s easy to say, “Well, that’s impossible” and I know lots of people are telling you that, “That’s impossible.”

You know how many people told me what I’m doing today is impossible? “Brendon, you want to be a writer? You can’t write. Brendon, you want to be a trainer? You want to be a speaker? You want to do YouTube videos? You’re not good on video, you’re not good at this; you are not good at this. It’s impossible. Oh, you don’t understand how hard it is to make it, Brendon. It’s so hard these days.”

The stuff that people tell me and I know have told you is so nonsensical and based on so many of their own fears that have been unexplored, that it’s sad. And it can really cause great people to stop trying to do great things.

So, I want to encourage you no matter where you are, believe in yourself.

Keep at it. Keep working. Keep going.

I mean success and fulfillment are going to come from your unflagging ability to believe in what other people call impossible.

It’s going to come from your unflagging ability to get up each day and work towards things that

Maybe you don’t know where they’re going. Maybe they’re not getting you what you want right in a way. Maybe it’s not easy. Maybe it is a struggle. But it is through that struggle and that effort and that dream and the desire that you get there. I never thought I’d be saying, “here I am in a writer’s villa.” To have the abundance and the blessing in my life to be able to get a place pretty much for the sole purpose of me going there to write. That’s big and beautiful and larger than any home I have ever lived in - out in the country in the wood-side. It’s an unbelievable gift and blessing.

But I don’t forget where it all came from. The first place I wrote, you wouldn’t call it a villa. You would call it a box.

It was my childhood bedroom that was like, I don’t know, 8 feet by 10 feet maybe? And I wrote on my mother’s fold out three-legged table, on a borrowed laptop, and I had no idea what I was doing, no hope, no reason, no person saying, “hey Brendon, you can do this.”

I just wanted to write.

I wanted to write this first book. This is my first big book: Life’s Golden Ticket. I was writing a novel. This is a parable, kind of like The Alchemist. This is a story about a guy undergoing dramatic transformation.

I had no idea how to do it. I’d never written fiction. I had to go to Barnes&Noble, buy books on fiction and see how they did quotation marks and how did they break up conversation between characters because I had never been taught that. I never had a writer’s class, never went to writer’s conferences. I had no reason to believe I could do it.

I just felt called to do it. I felt like I was supposed to share some good messages with the world and I just went for it.

And everybody told me, “Well, you’re stupid and this is going to cost you all these things.”

But everyone feels like their job is to tell you that you’re stupid and I think stupidity really comes in ignorance and the inability to believe in oneself.

That what’s stupid is not to try to move toward your dreams. What is stupid is to be culturally conditioned in a way of behaving or doing things just because everybody else is doing it. What’s stupid is following other people’s decisions or following other people’s path because you feel like you’re supposed to not because you want to. When we become trapped in our busy work and not fulfilling our life’s work, that’s when life becomes miserable.

So, I just started writing and the truth is I don’t, wasn’t very good at first. I didn’t know what I was doing. I wasn’t blessed in some way to wake up one day and I’m like, “I’m a writer.”

I became a writer by every day saying, “I want to do that.”

And every day sitting down and punching out a few pages or punching out a few paragraphs.

You become who you want to become by every day living that.

By every day enacting habits that move you towards that.

You want to become a basketball player? You play basketball every day. You want to become healthier? You do something that gets you healthier every day. These are choices and decisions and disciples that we set up in our lives and I know you know that but it’s so easy to call your dreams or your ambitions “out of reach” or “impossible” because that’s what they’re going to tell you.

And I’m just here to say, there are things in your life that you don’t even know are possible until you’ve marched towards them for a few months, or a few years.

I had no idea any of this was possible. I didn’t even know how to get an agent. I didn’t know how to get a publisher. There was no program called Expert’s Academy back then to tell you, well how do you do all this.

I just started. I just started marching towards it.

No one ever told me I could have a dream place to write like this. It was the progress that was happening.

Sometimes, the real ambitions, the real fulfillment opens up to you as you are marching towards your dreams. The path reveals. The goal gets clear. But it’s only in momentum that things become more clear.

Sitting down and thinking and guessing there’s not going to be an epiphany there.

The epiphanies come from motion.

From moving towards something even if it’s just like exploring the world in some random way. The gate opens up and you see where you’re supposed to go.

I didn’t know that one day I would be doing videos. I wasn’t like, I sat down, “I want to be a YouTube star.” And now, 30 million people watched me in the last 12 months on YouTube. You know…it wasn’t part of the past. It was, I was writing, I was sharing my story and people started saying, “Hey, you should share some videos. This is inspiring stuff. It kept me on my path, Brendon.”

I said, “Okay.” I had to learn how to do video. I was awfully awkward at it. This was not easy for me. It was not comfortable at all. I had to learn how to be a speaker. I didn’t know how to do that. I was scared of talking to people.

But what I did is I didn’t limit my belief in what was capable or possible for me based on my skill set today.

Your skill set today has nothing to do with whether or not you can accomplish your future dream. But what does matter is the skill sets you need to start acquiring to get there.

Wherever you are at today, you can develop new habits, new routines, new disciples, new mentors, new friends, new social circles, new daily routines to get you to that dream.

But at the beginning, you need sit and say, “I need to stop believing that I can’t because it seems impossible.” Everything is impossible the first time. But as you start moving towards it, it gets more possible. You get that … you start hiking up the Kilimanjaro, it’s impossible at the base but you get up a mile, you get up two, you get up three and it’s just all of a sudden you’re like, “Wait a second, there’s something here. Maybe it could happen for me. ”

And so, I just want to say, I know you got big dreams and big goals and desires, and as I’m standing here just taking in this magic of this place and the energy that it gives me, I just hope that you get that. I hope that one day, you end up in a place where you’re like, “Gosh, I feel so blessed to be here.”

And I know you probably already feel that in some way every day. But there’s another level that comes in that fulfillment when you’ve achieved a major dream.

When you know, you’re never complete and you will always have bigger dreams, always more things to chase, better things to give, more ways to grow, but when you really achieve something significant for yourself and you get the moment to say, “You know, I’m really glad I started.” That brings a great level of joy.

So, what are you going to start today? What are you going to start moving towards? What skills do you need to go and acquire? How can you get back in the game, back in motion? How can you allow yourself to believe again in the impossible and know that it only becomes possible with motion? Believe me, I know how hard it is to believe in yourself and sometimes you think you need permission to go out and do something. So, if you’re waiting for permission.

BAM!

There you’ve just been given it by the universe to go chase your dream, to go try that impossible thing. Believe in yourself. Start moving towards it and you’ll start to experience an incredible amount of energy, engagement and enthusiasm with life. What we call, The Charged Life.

So, I’m just here today to remind you this is the simplest thing. No matter how small you start, start something that matters.

Source: Start Something That Matters

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5 rules for life.

1. I understand i am the creator of my reality.

2. Just because I can create my own reality doesn't meant i can predict the future and it doesn't mean i wont through hard times.

3. My mentality is what going to keep me straight - i gotta be able to love and trust myself.  I got my back and wellness first and foremost.

4. I have a poker face for my vibe and unless you raising it you ain’t about to fuck with it.

5. The reward will always be greater than the sacrifice.