Golden Seeds of Life : Don't Compare

Hey, want to know one of the best pieces of advice ever given? It is this: Don't compare yourself to others. As simple as that. It is truly unwise to do so. Apart from the very fact that you are completely unique and special by yourself, most people are so good at pretending that, they wouldn't even recognize their own true selves if they met at the mall. So in effect, comparing yourself with them is comparing yourself with a completely unrealistic fictional character that only exists in your assumptions and in their pretenses. You see? Totally not worth it.
Be yourself and be the best version of you.
See you on the top.
PKT

Are you really objective?

Just this morning, something interesting happened in one of the social media groups I am in and it got me thinking. Exactly how objective are we in our thoughts and opinions and to what extent are we unwittingly being influenced by popular, expected or even seemingly unpopular opinions that are not necessarily true or even accurate? Sometimes, even in our most ardent quests for truth we end up becoming victims of the single story syndrome. This is what I mean: It has become quite easy and common to use our personal experiences to filter whatever news we hear and use them to declare our opinions as fact. But are we absolutely sure that our facts are accurate and true? Can we bodly say that, we give enough room for doubt and verification? Are we not allowing our prejudices (Yes, we all have them) to influence our view of things and of people? How many times have we asked ourselves if what we think we know is actually true or even considered the possibility that things were not as we assumed they were? Perception is influenced by experiences and if we believe that our experiences are subjective then it shouldn't be difficult to believe that our opinions, not matter how honest, are still not objective.
I don't have answers to offer, only questions and hopefully, high quality and thought inspiring ones. My desire is to provoke a deeper conversation on objectivity. I would love to hear your thoughts.
PKT

Golden Seeds of Life: Choices and Friends

In a world of nasty and pretentious people, being a nice person isn't a very safe thing. However If you choose to continue to be a "nice" person, at least draw a line at a point. Most people will try to take advantage of you. It is human nature. Pick your friends very carefully and do not be too quick to offer assistance without a clear understanding of the situation and consequences thereafter. Instead of spreading your love thin, focus on those who have demonstrated a true commitment to your happiness and double down on them. Reward their love and support with copious helpings of your own attention and affection. Systematically reduce the time and energy you spend on those who only take from you. Those who don't bother to talk to you or check up on you. Don't believe their excuses. For every time they spend unconcerned about you, they spend with those who actually mean something to them. Don't ask for an explanation. Actions speak louder than words anyway. You cannot do much about what has already happened but you can definitely do a lot about what should happen in the future.
People will always find time for the things and people they want to. It is a matter of choice.
Choices reveal the real truth about people. Make yours count for the sake of your happiness.
~PKT

Golden Seeds of Life : You and Money

For the best parts of our lives, most of us are advised to go to school, study hard, pass and get a good job with a good salary.
This advice was all we needed in the industrial age.
When the world changed and the rules of money were rewritten, the memo to change our mindsets in relation to money was somehow lost in transit.
Today, the rich teach their kids to get financially intelligent, start and run big business and invest in appreciating assets. The poor still teach their kids to look for a good job and a good salary. The rich teach their kids to make money work for them, whiles the poor still work for money.
This is one of the most significant reasons the poor get poorer and the rich get richer.
PKT
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Golden Seeds of Life : Live

Most of us have stayed in neighborhoods for a while now and yet have not ventured 5 houses on either side of our houses before. Others have taken the same route to work for over 5 years, and have never tried another route before. Most of us have not spoken to over 50% of the people on our contact lists in the last six months.
Some people have never struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger on a bus before. We have been numbed by our daily routines. We look without seeing, touch without feeling and listen without hearing. We have become tuned off and disconnected.
It is only about us, our work and our families. We are living and yet have never really lived a day before. Slow down once in a while and smell the flowers. Listen to the sounds around you and allow the wind to blow in your face. Enjoy all God has made. Instead of just enduring life and merely going through the motions, decide to live fully and bigly.
PKT
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