​“Would you prefer to be wealthy at a job that makes you miserable, or have a job that you love that only provides ordinary income? A rhetorical question like this is powerful, we are obliged to look at ourselves intrinsically or internally regarding our state of contentment, it compels us to examine our lives, but also forces us to measure or quantify our priorities.

The human tendency is to compare ourselves with others to determine our success, however, my thoughts on this juxtaposition or contrast is grossly misguided. Many spend a lifetime catching up with the proverbial "Jones" as it were, meaning overly concern with status at all costs, even at the expense of family, friends and even our personal health. 

​You may not recall but your first math problem in school was 1+1=2. This is your introduction to the Fibonacci Sequence, a 13th-century Italian mathematician, Leonardo Fibonacci

He noticed that many plants grow in spiral formations. To illustrate, the pineapple, may have 8 loops of scales going around one way and 5 or 13 going in the opposite direction. Additionally, seeds in a sunflower, you may observe 55 and 89 coiling over each loop, you may even find spirals on broccoli. There is an obvious chronological sequence or Fibonacci sequence That is found throughout nature, even in the human body. It works like this, one body, 1+1=2 arms, 1+2=3 knuckles on each finger, 2+3= 5 fingers and then after that, the ratios become more intricate. There is harmonious balance in all creation, there is order and symmetry, this is what defines physical beauty in a person and also in nature. And the ratios are even observed in human behavior as well, and yes, 21 days to form a habit.

​Those that know me well, will tell you I tend to be facetious at times, for example, when asked "Hello, how are you?" I will at times reply, "terrible," just to see whether they are listening, and sometime their answer is "that's good.”

Given all the listening that we do, you would think we would be good at it! In fact, most of us are not, and research suggests that we only remember between 25 percent and 50 percent of what we hear, as described by Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience.

​To improve your role as a parent, investor or as an all-around individual, the application of curiosity will do that for you.

Do your research, ask questions, consult those that are successful in goals for which you are striving.

You may be on the right track, but are you moving forward? It was Mark Twain who stated, "Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there." 

The benefit of chocolate is incontrovertible, note the following study in how it can improve your nervous system, especially, when meeting challenges.

It increases both serotonins, a neurotransmitter that promotes calm, and also phenylethylamine, which promotes stimulation. White chocolate does both even more intensely.

It triggers a release of dopamine, which will elevate your heart rate and significantly increase motivation.

It also results in a mild antidepressant effect, literally because your brain responds to the stimulants by promoting blissful emotions. By Healthy Foods

Each and every one of us carry a hammer of which can be used to build up or if you use the opposite of the hammer, you can tear down by means of criticism. I have to admit, I am no longer a young man anymore, however, I can say with empirical experience that most use the positive side of the hammer. It is used to build business reciprocity, in family relations and building “true” friendships. this is the human experience that is nailed down by the quality of altruism.

So, the question, how do you handle someone that tends to see everyone through the prism of criticism?

​Ever wondered why some start a project and never finish? And why do they allow themselves to be easily distracted?

Often, it is because we are disinterested, find it boring and banal, our heart is just not in the task at hand. 

What can help? 

taking ownership of your task, giving it your delicate touch, will go a long way in eliminating boredom, thus, the task will be completed. Otherwise, without a sense of personal possession there is no connection, no importance, and no fulfilment of which it can be exceedingly draining. 

​A man and his wife were driving down a country road, and they come upon a two-horse drawn wagon. The husband says, "look! a team of horses pulling a wagon" upon which his wife replied, "yes, but if you notice there is only one tongue between them."

For there to be good teamwork whether in business or within the family, we cannot afford just one tongue to be doing all the talking in the decision-making process.

We all have different strengths and experiences that can be tapped into; therefore, we must learn to collaborate with one another.

Is it not the following true? Cats are self-reliant, secret nocturne creatures that enjoy a peaceful environment and social isolation. The behavior of a cat cannot be changed no more than you can alter the nature of someone that is an introvert, who has its place in society.

Some will argue that introversion is a negative personality trait, however, this is a misconception.

 
Introversion is often confused with being demure shy, or dysfunctional, but the reality is that an introvert prefers small groups and can be quite charming at these occasions.

​It is a well-established fact that every 7 years our body changes completely. Every cell in our body will have been renewed and exchanged for another one that your body has produced. It is an amazing process, and science suggests that this gives us a unique opportunity to change for the better immediately. How? Through a focus on the food, we eat.

What we ingest daily can have a tremendous impact on our productivity. 

The World Health Organization stated, “Adequate nutrition can raise your productivity levels by 20 percent on average.”