7 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Want To Be Successful

What are you ready to give up to reach success? Success means something different to everyone but one simple thing stays the same: it's not something that happens by accident. You have to work for it and work really hard. And sometimes in order to get something you need to give something up. So here are 10 things you need to stop doing to reach your success:

1.    Stop Searching For Perfection
 When you're trying to get ahead, expecting for perfection can be your worst enemy. People who seldom make mistakes seldom make discoveries. When you're perfect you don't take risks, you're not developing and you are not open to new ideas. You should remember that there is no such thing as perfect, so perfectionism may cost you way too much.

2.  Stop Saying Yes To Please Someone
 Most of the people like to please others. And it's okay, it's our nature. But sometimes people can easily take advantage of you. Sometimes, we say "yes" when we want to say "no". So stop being a push-over. Stop saying "yes" just because you don't want to offend someone. Just say, “I’m sorry. But I can't do this right now.” It's that simple.

3.  Stop Making Excuses

Stop blaming other people/nature/faith in your own mistakes and failures. Everything you do - is your choice. You are one responsible for your life and only you can make it better or worse. You need to understand that making excuses won't bring you any closer to your goals, so stop wasting your time doing it.

4.  Stop Ignoring Your Goals

 The truth is you won't reach your goals without making an effort. You can't succeed while sitting on your couch. First, you need to set your goals. Short-term and long-term. You can't expect that you will achieve all that you want if you do not know what is it you want.

5. Stop Fearing Failure

Whether you like it or not at some point you are going to fail. But, what is more important is what are you going to do next? Are you gonna give up? Or are you going to stand up and keep running until you'll reach your finish line? That what makes a difference. Making a mistake doesn't make you a failure. But giving up does.

6. Stop Comparing

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. You should remember that every person has a unique situation. We all struggle our own demons and you never know what person had to do or to give up to reach his or her goals. So stop comparing yourself to others, it damages your self-esteem and is never productive.

7.  Stop Procrastinating

Delaying things that you need to do is just a huge waste of time. The more time you have for solving a problem - the more options of solving it are available. It starts with little things and fills your life with putting things off further and further. Do not let anything distract you from moving towards your dream.

Success requires focus and determination. If we didn’t have to work that hard to reach our success, we wouldn’t appreciate it. Remember, that the only person who can make you successful is you. As well as you are the only one standing on your way.

How To Work Less And Get More Done

 




We all think that in order to get more done, we need to invest more time. But the truth is everyone has 24 hours and some work more effectively in the same amount of time. That is because they work smart instead of working hard. Your productivity drops when you are working more than 50 hours per week. So working more can damage not only your health, but your work as well. Successful people know than you need to find that perfect balance with your time, work and rest in order to be more productive.

Although, it's not so easy to work less and accomplish more. You need to think outside the box and accept that the way you work now might not be the right way. Then you can use these tips on how to increase your productivity and find a perfect balance:

No. 1

One Thing At A Time

Do you still think multitasking is more efficient? Our brain can handle one thing at a time. When you have 5 different goals - you need to switch from one to another and it's easier to make a mistake. Not saying that when doing everything at once you're not putting enough effort in each of your tasks. And also, when we live in such rhythm of multitasking for a long time, our brain gets used to have a short attention span, and it's pretty hard to make it focus on one thing for a long period again. Create yourself a MIT(Most Important Task) list. It should be 1-3 tasks per day that are extremely important. When doing them focus on one at a time until it's done and then move on to the next. Stop yourself every time you feel the urge to check your inbox and get back to work.



No.2
Never Work On Your Weekends

Spend your days off to recharge and relax. If it is possible - unplug and disconnect. When you're receiving working emails and phone calls 24/7 you never really leaving your work. If you don't want to feel like jumping from Friday straight to Monday you need to try leaving your work at work. Spend your weekend on your hobby, exercise or spend some quality time with your family. On Monday morning you will feel recharged and ready for work for 150%.

No. 3
Set A Timer

If you're having trouble with doing something way longer than you should - try to set a timer for 30-60-90 minutes. For example, if you're spending two hours every day just managing your inbox - set a timer for 30 minutes and do nothing but work with your mail the whole time. Next day set it for 60 minutes. The day after set it for 90 minutes. When timer buzzes you can't do that task even a minute more. Than ask yourself is it really necessary to spend 2 hours checking your inbox? Those deadlines are truly effective. During that time all you have to do is to get your job done. No distractions. Remember, work will fill the time available for its completion.

No. 4
Take Short Breaks

If you have a big project - divide it to the smaller pieces. Take breaks between these pieces to stay productive. Stretch out, take a walk, meditate for a 5 minutes. That will be enough to recharge. Working for short period with small breaks is more effective than working 6 hours straight. You still will distract, but you can either plan your distraction allowing yourself to spend 5 minutes looking through the social media (set a timer) or find yourself watching videos with cats on YouTube for two hours straight.

No. 5
Learn How To Say "No"

Until you complete your current task do not take anything else. Think about every task you take as a thing that can or cannot bring you closer to your major goal, to your new level of success. If that thing cannot do that - say no.


It's not easy to discipline yourself at first, but if you follow our tips you'll see results soon. The thing is working less doesn't mean you should lower your standards. It means that everyone should think about quality over quantity. For your boss it doesn't matter how much time you spend doing some project, it's matters how good you'll do it after all.

These 5 Words Can Destroy Your Career

Sometimes even a couple of words you say can end your career. In order to help you avoid such mistakes and know when it is better to keep your mouth shut – we’ve collected top 5 most dangerous expressions at the work place.

Let’s begin with the most annoying expression for the most employees.

‘I don’t know’

These words are perhaps the most annoying words any employer ever heard from his employees. It does not matter the situation, the question asked, you should try to avoid these words at all times. When the employer hears these words, he thinks several things – first, that you are incompetent, second - that you are not interested in the job and not able to organize the work on his own.

You may be tempted to think of something and start lying just not to show that you do not know. Instead – the only right way is to get out of this situation is to say that you will figure out how to do this task in the next hour/day/two days.

Chioma - 8-year-old Nigerian Talented Artist

An 8-year-old Nigerian girl is amazingly talented artist. Chioma lives in Germany and adores to paint and draw. She has produced a big number of beautiful paintings in a very short time.

Chioma's mother, Delia Innoma, says that with proper guidance and motivation, Chioma is destined to become one of the most successful artists in Germany and Nigeria. Delia works as the editor of Diamond Celebrities and told the media that Chioma will soon make it to the Guinness Book of Records.

Undoubtedly, girl has a bright future as an artist. And we wish her to reach her dream.

Popular Rapper Reminisce loses Dad

Popular rapper, Reminisce has lost his dad, Alhaji A.A. Safaru to the cold fangs of death on Saturday, August 1, 2015. 

The Local Rapper star made the announcement with an Instagram post earlier on with a picture of his late dad and the caption, ‘Inna lillahi wa inallah-e-raji’oon. #RIP ALHAJI A . A . SAFARU. .#DADDYMI.’

deceased is expected to be buried according to Islamic rites today, August 1, 2015The

 

Finally, Kiss Daniel Gives Reason why he Is Scared of Getting Married

While many Nigerian celebrities are busy having fun with their fans especially the females who make up the larger part of their fan base, singer, Kiss Daniel, seems to be scared.

The singer recently disclosed that he prays and hop he does not die being single because of the rate of beautiful girls he come across everyday.

But true love does not have to do with a woman being pretty but how good she is in keying into one’s vision and prospects considering the fact that marriage is another institution of life.

In his words, “I pray I don’t die single too many pretty girls.

Rasulullahi, New Islamic Group In Abuja

A new Islamic group Rasulullahi Islamic Movement RIM has been launched in Abuja the Federal Capital Territory, FCT with the aim of propagating Islamic tenets among the Muslim Ummmah in the country.

RIM headed a renowned Islamic scholar, Malam Rafiu Aderibigbe Aminu is already having its contacts in the 20 states of the federation and will launched in the entire 36 states in due course to ensure prompt achievements of its aims and objectives.

The founder and leader of the group, while speaking at the Abuja branch launching of the new Islamic body, said that one of the primary aim of the group is to have at least a branch in every state of the federation Mallam Aminu explained that this will be achieved before the first quarter of next year as the group has already been established in 20 out of the 36 states of the federation.

He further stated that the aim of the group is also to abolish negative aspect of western education among its members, stressing that this kind of negative aspect of education does not conform with the teaching of the tenets of Islam.

The Muslim leader also affirmed during the new branch opening that for women to be respected in the society, they must not leave their head uncovered and that for women to bear healthy children with sound mind, they should be subjected to the female circumcision.

According to him the new Abuja Branch will be headed by Imam Rabiu Saliu and that meetings and prayers will be held every Sunday from 8:am to 2:pm Mallam Aminu appealed to the Nigerian Muslims to always engage in promoting genuine tenets of Islamic religion so as to make Nigeria a crime free society and in more habitable for the citizenry.

The launching was attended by eminent Islamic preachers and leaders as well as organizations from various states of the federation.

55 Illegal Universities Operating In Nigeria

55 Illegal Universities Operating In Nigeria, 8 Under Investigation — NUC

The NUC has listed 55 universities in its 2014 List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria

No fewer than fifty-five universities were listed on the National Universities Commission (NUC) 2014 List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria, with a further eight currently being investigated.

According to the NUC, the listed universities are 'Degree Mills' which are "not been licensed by the Federal Government and have, therefore, been closed down for violating the Education (National Minimum Standards etc.) Act CAP E3 Law of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

The Commission warned the public not to do business with the listed institutions.

"For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk.

"Certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. The relevant Law enforcement agencies have also been informed for their further necessary action," the announcement further read.

The NUC List of Illegal Universities in Nigeria 2014:

1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
2. Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses.
4. University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
5. Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses.
6. Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
7. Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses.
8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses.
9. Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
10. United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
11. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
12. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
13. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
14. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other campuses.
15. The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
16. Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17. Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria
18. Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19. London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20. Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
21. Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
22. West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
23. Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
24. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus.
25. Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26. St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
27. EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
28. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
29. Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
30. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
31. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
32. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
33. Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
34. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
35. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State.
36. Open International University, Akure.
37. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo
38. Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State
39. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja
40. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State
41. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State
42. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
43. Temple University, Abuja
44. Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
45. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
46. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
47. University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
48. Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
49. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
50. Pacific Western University, Denver, Colorado, Owerri Study Centre.
51. Evangel University of America & Chudick Management Academic, Lagos.
52. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko Campus).
53. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos.
54. University of West Africa, Kwali-Abuja, FCT.
55. Coastal Univversity, Iba-Oku, Akwa-Ibom State.

The following are currently undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions.

1. National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State.
2. North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State.
3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu.
4. Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.
5. West Coast University, Umuahia.
6. Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State.
7. Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
8. Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.

The NUC added that the list will be updated periodically.