The Profit Prophet

Many talk about how to improve yourself, and that involves first and foremost being able to love yourself. Here are 14 things you should do to practice self-love. A more detailed explanation is found here: Why Self-Love Must Come First  1. You Cannot Give to Others what You do not Give to Yourself First 2. Surround Yourself with Positive People 3. Deal with your past hurts and fears (they are ruining your future) 4. Live in the Present 5. Develop a High sense of Integrity and Personal Beliefs 6. Be Mindful of Your Thoughts 7. Only focus on what YOU can Change 8. Take Care of Your Body, Mind, and Spirit 9. Live with an Attitude of Gratitude 10. Maximize Your Abilities and Minimize Your Weaknesses 11. Find Your Passion, and pursue it without any Reservations 12. Learn to Forgive Yourself 13. Less Is More: Simplify and Balance Your Life 14. Practice REALISTIC Optimism about the Future

I know it is that time of the year when EVERYBODY makes New Year’s resolutions about how to have a better year.   I have my own resolutions, but they are not about having a better year, but a better life in general.   Of course there are 10 of them… but I think if you can adapt them into your daily regime, you will see that the changes them make in your life will be more than extraordinary. 1. Get Rid of Toxic People You know how Superman has his Kryptonite? Well, toxic people in your life are just like that.   Oh, and they may be people who are very close to you: your father, mother, girlfriend, boss, husband, etc.   If you really want to succeed and be happy in this life, you have to get rid of those who are poisoning you.   As I like to say, i f you want to lift yourself up, see who is bringing you down, and get rid of them.   I know this may sound harsh and callous, but if you really want to get on with your life, you first need to go through a...

Yes, today is a day we set aside why we are thankful, and for that, I am glad…but much like Scrooge was transformed to live Christmas in his heart every day, I am thankful always. I will not go into why or how. I am glad that at least one day is set aside for others to acknowledge their gratitude, but thought I would pen why I give thanks everyday I am thankful for nature, for it gives me beauty in unexpected ways and places I am thankful for my enemies, for they keep me strong and honest I am thankful for my faith, for it gives me light when I walk in the valley of darkness I am thankful for music, for it stirs the soul and awakens the spirit I am thankful for those who create, for they awaken a universe of possibilities and mimic the Creator I am thankful for the kindness of strangers, for they remind me of our divinity within I am thankful for great writers, for they share their wisdom throughout the ages I am thankful for sorrow and pain, for it makes me appreciate ...