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Livingstone Imonitie
Be Real is a weekly podcast that encourages young adults to be better in their lives and reveals hidden secrets of life in general.
The year 2022 is almost over and though it may not be the best year for so many, we shouldn't dwell on the negative experience but focus on the positive ones. We lost a lot but also gained a lot and should be thankful for those things we got.
As an undergraduate or graduate student planning to graduate in a couple of months or years, you will need an edge over competitors in the job market. One way to do that is to get as much internship experience as possible. During this period, learn skills and values that employers seek.
The grad school structure is completely different from High school or Undergraduate school. Here, the workload is more and most people get overwhelmed and easily give up. You do not have to be one of them, that is why I am sharing with you some tips on how to be successful in Grad school.
Remember, your Success is directly proportional to your Smart work.
If you plan to get married to a lady from Nigeria, you need to know some of the traditional rituals and be prepared. Nigerian weddings have some similarities with African-American weddings. So, this should be FUN!!!
Alcohol addiction is one of the major addictions in young people and this has affected the lives of so many. Alcohol is not a bad substance but its abuse is. It may be difficult to stop but it is not impossible. Here are some of the tips for becoming sober.
When you realised that you cannot resist the intense urge to take drugs, then you might be addicted to that drugs. I am here to help you in overcoming your biggest challenge. Here are some of the ways to stop drug and substance addiction. Let's jump into it!!!
Addiction has become one of the significant issues in today's society and despite its harm and negative consequences, teenagers and young adults are still caught on the web. Most people are addicted to social media without knowing it. How can we reduce the hours we spend on these social networking apps?
A lot of people are going through challenges and are at the point of giving up. They have plans but things do not go according to the plans. Just stay committed and focused, everything will be alright in the end.
It's summertime again and you need to take a break and recharge. Do you have plans for the break? If not, then I got you covered. Here are some fun activities you can do solo or with friends.
The year started with your resolution and the goals you wish to achieve. How many of those goals have you achieved and how many have you let go?
Adulthood is hard and Grad school is even harder. Here, I share my first-year experience as an international graduate student at the University of Maryland, some of the challenges I encountered, and how I overcame them.
It's finals week again!!!
A lot of students go through stress during finals and this may affect their overall performance. Follow the tips here on how to handle stress to achieve optimum success in your exams.
Last week, we talked about some of the life challenges young adults go through. Today, I share ways to deal with these challenges and how to have a fulfilling life.
As a young man or woman, you will be faced with so many life challenges and if you are not fully prepared, you will bow to pressure and this may lead to depression. Here, I discuss some of the life challenges people go through and how others have been able to deal with them.
Everyone is interested in growth and becoming better but only a few really know what to do to be better. In this episode, I share some ways of becoming a better version of yourself. Try this out and you will see the changes.
A lot of people are depressed and have no one to talk to or have an idea of getting out of it. I have been depressed and I know how it feels. Here, I shared some of the ways I was able to fight my depression and find happiness and love again.
Everyone wants to live a better life but not everyone is doing the things that make life better. Here, I shared some of the ways to live a better and happy life.
Don’t wait till tomorrow before you start implementing your plans. Start today. We’re here for a limited time.
Have you ever wondered why your man is so stubborn and doesn't want to do certain things you ask of him?
Perhaps, you are asking him in the wrong manner. Here, I explained some tricks you can use on your man when asking him to do something.
A lot of single folks are tired of being single and are in a hurry to be in one. Here, I explain why you are still single and some of the things you should know and do before you start your relationship.
Everyone inspires to have a long-lasting relationship but not everyone is lucky to be in one. What are the things people in a successful relationship do that you are not doing? Today, I will share some of the principles with you.
Prayer is a man's greatest power. You shouldn't pray only when you are in need, you should pray when everything is ok. It's not that hard, if the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is "Thank You", it will be enough. "Thank You" is the best prayer that anyone could say. It expresses extreme gratitude, humility, and understanding. Always create time for prayers. It is a powerful tool and cannot be overemphasized.
Success has a simple formula; do your best and people will like it. It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best.
Yes, you too can do it. You can if you believe but you have to give something to get something. Be angry at the word "AVERAGE", do not settle for it. Get up and study for one more hour, practice for one more hour, just add one more to what you are doing. Give in your best and aim for the stars. Always do your best. What you plant now will harvest later.
We should not give because we want something in return rather we should give because we want to be a blessing to someone. Love consists in giving without getting in return; in giving what is not owed, what is not due the other. Kindness in words creates confidence, kindness in thinking creates profoundness but kindness in giving creates LOVE. Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
My friends and family are my support system. They tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear and they are there for me in the good and bad times. Without them, I have no idea where I would be and I know that their love for me is what's keeping my head above the waters. Family will always be there even when the material things come and go. Family is the most important thing in the world.
As a leader, a lot of people look up to you, do not lead them astray. The supreme quality of leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a selection gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office. Bob Marley said, “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively”.
Let your character speak positively about you.
You need to start thinking of the future and not just the present. So know how to spend more wisely. You will win with money when you decide that your family's future is more important than any new toy you want to buy. You need to be in control of your finances.
A.P.J Abdul Kalam has this to say, “My message, especially to young people is to have the courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people.”
Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. Let learning be part of you. Do not sleep at night until you learn something new for that day. Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young and that is what you are doing by listening to me.
Friends should not be just folks you hang out with, laugh with, or play with. Friends should be folks who are interested in you and your betterment, interested in your success, guys who love what you do and are willing to assist you in achieving your dreams. Friends should come with benefits and if you have individuals in your life you call friends and they do not really add anything to you or you do not have an impact on them, why then are you guys friends?
Life is a series of choices and everything we do in life revolves around the choices we make. You can choose to either remain in bed or get up to work and the choices we make in life are a reflection of who we are. It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. If you make the wrong choices, you discover yourself in the wrong places and vice versa.
You learn a lot from failure. Failing does not make you a failure but it gives you an opportunity to learn and try again but this time with experience.
What makes you get up from bed every morning?
What gives you satisfaction?
What is the purpose of living?
When you can answer the above questions, then you are living a life of fulfillment.
13 Secrets you should know about life before you die. We are starting with the secret 1 - Take responsibility for your life as no one will take it for you.
A lot of you may have given up because the year 2021 is coming to an end but I am here to let you know that it's not over yet. Keep pushing till you win.