Lionel Messi won it all.
**The Man, The Myth, The Legend: Lionel Messi completes football with World Cup victory for Argentina**
**If you were living under a rock, yesterday was the final in the Fifa World Cup 2022. The most watched sporting event in history and arguably the biggest tournament in global sporting history.**
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**The Emperor of Football.**
**The King of the World.**
**The GOAT.**
Whatever you want to call him, it's hard to deny that Lionel Messi is one of the most important athletes in history, if not the most important. The 7 time Ballon d'Or winner scored the two goal in the finals, one on a penalty kick and the other from open play.
Lionel Messi's penalty in the 23rd minute of the encounter and Angel Di Maria from close range in the 36th minute put the Argentine team on their way before Kylian Mbappe scored a late 97-second brace to force extra time.
And there, on a sultry evening in Qatar, Lionel Messi cemented his greatness by repaying the faith of his team-mates who saw him through 120 minutes of pain when it had seemed all effort are being wasted.
In the end, it came down to penalties. After a conclusive 4-2 (penalties) win over France, we can safely say that Messi has proven himself to be the greatest player ever. The man is like no other. He has the killer instinct of a killer, the *determination of a warrior* and *the passion of a third world martyr* all rolled into one man.
He is undoubtedly the greatest sportsman of our generation.all rolled into one man. He is undoubtedly the greatest sportsman of our generation.
Argentina have now won their first World Cup since 1986, when Diego Maradona skippered them to glory, with Messi handed the perfect send-off in his final international appearance.
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For being the most outstanding individual displays in the World Cup's history, **Kylian Mbappe** received the golden boot after scoring eight goals, including a hat trick in the final.
**Enzo Fernandez** and **Emiliano Martinez** were also named the best young player and the goalkeeper of the tournament, respectively.
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Freshers vs Staylites Friendly football match
Today, we played a friendly football match between the freshmen and the staylites of our department.
*The Freshers team are the newly admitted students who are in their first year.*
**While**
*The staylites comprised of students in their 2nd year to those in 5th year.*
According to Mr. Aremu, the match was organized to promote healthy competition between the freshers and staylites - to foster sportsmanship and team spirit.
The match was played at the department ground in the morning. It was a full-fledged football match with 11 players on both sides.
The head of the department of our University, Mr Aremu was the referee. He tossed the coin and decided the side to kick-off the match.
*The Staylites team- Shot by me*
****Kick-off****
The freshmen kicked off and the staylites were slow to begin. This led to comical scenes where they had to run in two pairs as they failed to find room on their side of the field. The freshers were eager to play and were ready to pounce on any loose ball that came their way.
The match started with a highly competitive kickoff that had the crowd cheering. There were many close calls as the ball went sailing over the goal posts; only to be saved by the goalie.
The freshmen team who played their hearts out and had the crowd on their feet with some of the scintillating moves.
However, the staylites were a step ahead and their experience showed when they used the long ball effectively to keep possession of the ball for most part of the match.
*The freshmen team- shot by me*
The first half lasted for 40 minutes. We had five substitutes each.
The second quarter had a lot of momentum trading back and forth. Both teams were able to convert one goal each in the first half, but they were still neck to neck with a small margin separating them.
On the other side of the field, spectators and students alike cheering, while others enthusiastically debated over the position of each player.
**At the end of the day, the Staylites team won the match by a margin of 2 goals to 1.**
The freshmen team played really well and even though they lost by, their sportsmanship was exemplary.
The females in the department cheered loudly as they cheered for their respective sides.
All in all it was a fun experience and this is one among the number of events held at our campus every year.
*The* ***man of the match*** *who scored the 2 goals for the staylites*
**This event also helped us bridge the gap between the staylites and the freshers and we could see everyone mingling with each other and having the time of their lives.**
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Endurance
I have learned that endurance is the ability to remain unshaken by all emotions, pleasures, hatreds and temptations. Endurance is the ability to bear anything, and when faced with pain, to not become despondent, to suffer in silence, and to withstand all hardships with patience.
*To endure is to suffer in silence.*
Sometimes, suffering can be so immense, so overwhelming, that one will want to surrender to it.
Over the past few months, I have had to look into myself and see how I am being able to take tough situations in life and make them opportunities for me to grow. Throughout this process, I have come to learn that the answer lies in my endurance. My endurance is what sets me apart from others. Although I am extremely hard on myself, I know that my target is the impossible and so I work hard to keep pressing forward.
There are moments when one feels so sad that we want to endure life on this earth any longer. But then we try. We try to work through it because we know that things will get better. And if there's one thing I know for sure in this life, it's that things do get better.
"The sad part of Endurance is that it's not just a moment, it's a process. It's hope that your body will hold out long enough, but it's also the realization that it won't always. One man's Endurance is another man's struggle.
It's a want for more, a need for less, and a wish for nothing in between."
Something that I have demonstrated on multiple instances is my ability to endure. I won't give in. I won't give up. I won't let life knock me down.
**I believe that everyone is blessed with strengths and talents that they can utilize to create value and make the world a better place.**
**And one of my strength is that I keep fighting no matter what comes my way.**
Have some Endurance.
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Forgive and forget
When we think of forgiveness, most of us would naturally think of giving it to someone who we feel wronged us.
According to the dictionary **Forgiveness** means giving up resentment, or granting pardon for or remission of an offense. Being able to forgive is sometimes important and necessary. Forgiveness in relationships, after all, is the ability to let go of grudges, resentment, or hostility.
We've all heard the saying **"let bygones be bygones".** Forgiveness is such a personal matter that each one of us may have our own way of expressing it in different situations. The definition of forgiveness may also be subjective, depending on the person and their personal convictions. Some people may understand forgiveness as agreeing to forget, while others may see it as giving up revenge.
**Are we born as human beings having forgiveness abilities or this is something that we learn?**
`There are various religious schools of thoughts and philosophies which praise virtues of forgiveness in different ways. Some of them say that forgiveness is something that one should learn while others believe that forgiveness is an ability that one is born with.`
The nature and origins of forgiving are hazy and it doesn't seem like there's a definite set of rules to follow. In most cases, forgiving doesn't necessarily mean granting the offender a free ticket from natural consequences or legal repercussions of their actions. Forgiving someone can simply mean letting go of any resentment you hold towards that person. It isn't a form of weakness, but a great strength. It takes courage to forgive and to live in harmony with others.
One of the most important thing in the world is to forgive and be forgiven.
Forgiveness is the key to happiness. We can never forgive unless we know how to forgive, and we can't know how to forgive unless we have been forgiven. Forgiveness is all about love, when we forgive those who sin against us, it frees our mind and spirit from the burden of resentment, it frees our heart from the burden of anger, it frees our body from the burden of hate and it also frees our conscience from the burden of guilt.
A by-product of forgiveness is that you not only become happy but you also ensure that your happiness increases every day. If you have unforgiveness in your heart and mind, your happiness will decrease every day.
There is no need to continue hurting yourself or others over past hurts and mistakes. Just forgive everyone who has hurt you, or mistreated you. The moment you do this your life will start improving in every way possible.
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Enabling ecosystem (Agriculture)
**Today myself and a group of other departmental mates went to yinbol college orogun, Ibadan.**
We went as agents of change to enlighten the students about agriculture. As engineers we were there to show them why agricultural engineering is important to the society.
They were very attentive and lovely kids that made us feel at home.
When it's first time you tell them about the importance of Agriculture, it's terrifying.
But as you begin telling them about the importance, they get fascinated. "The whole world is looking for food!"
When you hear that, you begin to know that this is not only a field of study, but it's also a field of life.
The kids loved the information we presented to them. Some of them even got inspired and we got their contact to follow up with them.
Briefing them on some agricultural engineering careers, they enjoyed the presentation. Making the presentation on an interactive way, the kids were begging "One more slide, sir."
They asked lots of questions. Some of the questions they asked were quite unique. One question that i remember was, "Can we always live in cities and not go back to the farm again?"
To conclude the presentation I made them a promise that I will be back in 2 weeks to see how they are doing in their agriculture activities and wish them success in their career path.
At the end of the day, it was so fulfilling seeing their faces light up at the idea of growing their own food and eating healthy.
In my opinion, education is key. Creating an enabling ecosystem for them is also important.
The power of communication is amazing.
I hope that we can reach out to many more schools and make a difference in these kids lives.
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>All images in this article were shot by me
Resiliencia (Resilience)
There are times in life when it seems impossible to overcome a problem. It may make you feel helpless, depressed and exhausted. You might wonder how can I continue to live if no one understands my pain?
Resilience is an attitude and the ability to work hard to overcome obstacles, allowing you to become stronger than before. It gives you the power to succeed in difficult times when the world tells you that you can't.
The word ***"Resilience"*** means strength and flexibility, thus being able to bounce back, remain strong, and determined.
Somehow, statistics say, that the average person overcomes 1 personal tragedy every 5 years. There are no statistics on how many times people find the strength to keep going after a series of tragedies. When resilience is crucial, every small victory counts.
When things are falling apart, something else is coming back – stronger than before.
When we talk about resilience we think about returning to normal after a disaster. But that's only half the story. Resilience is something that happens not just in response to or recovery from adversity, but also as an anticipatory mechanism. Resilient systems are able to anticipate what will happen in their environments and make appropriate adjustments to their form, function, and behavior.
Resilience is a characteristic of individuals and the systems they form. An individual may be resilient when confronted with a serious illness, for example, but the immune system itself is resilient. The body knows what needs to be done to keep the immune response healthy and resilient.
To be resilient is to take life as it comes and to live on as best you can. To be resilient is to go against the grain and do what you know in your heart is right, regardless of all the odds being against you. To be resilient is to fail again, and again, and again, until you succeed.
Knowing how to use a previous failure as an excuse to fail again or even to stop trying will not make us win.
Leave the excuses aside and take advantage of previous failures.
**Let's be resilient! Let's face our problems head on and keep going forward. Life is full of colors, enjoy every one of them!**
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If you don't go after it, you won't get it
If you don't go after it, you won't get it. That is one of the keys to success. Those words hold a lot of water. I have seen this to be true in my life several times. If you don't go after something, if you sit back and don't try to make things work for yourself, then you have nothing to show for.
You need to go after whatever it is you want. I am sure most of you would agree to that. Whatever it is that you want, you need to go after it and you need to achieve it. If you don't do anything about whatever it is that you want, you won't get it.
Go after whatever it is you want and that includes love, a job, a new business, whatever. You can't lie to yourself and think that you are going to get it if you don't do anything. Don't think that just wishing and hoping is going to work. You have to have a plan and go after what it is you want. There is no mistake that if you don't go after it, if you are not willing to put in the work, you will not get it.
Everybody wants to be successful. It is a very common desire. We all want to be successful in our lives, both at home and at work. Yet, not everyone gets what they truly want.
**Why?** As per popular belief, it is not that they lack the necessary talent or skills. Rather, they lack the passion and the perseverance to go after it. It is the lack of will power that separates successful people from those who don't get what they want in life.
Many of us have a dream but many of us fail to go after it. There could be so many reasons for that: procrastination, fear, lack of resources and courage. Procrastination can be put aside, you can always do it tomorrow, next week or next month.
Nothing comes to those who simply wait for it. It is only when you go after whatever it is you want to have happen in your life, whether it is a relationship, a new job, or a promotion that is when you can get it.
**Life is an all-or-nothing game.** You either win or you lose. There are no half measures, no surviving on the outskirts of life. You're either in it 100% or you're not in it at all. It's all or nothing.
We all want to succeed. We all want to be rich, and happy and comfortable, but rarely do we realize that we have to create our own opportunities to get there. Life is a big challenge, and it's up to us to take advantage of the one constant we have, **change.**
***You need to go after whatever it is you want. You need to take your life in the direction that you want it to go in and not just sit around waiting and hoping things will change.***
**If you don't go after it, you won't get it.**
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Teach others what you know
There are tons of people around you who are eager to learn. This is especially true when they see that you know something that they do not. Knowledge is a powerful thing, and it's even more powerful when it can be shared.
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You know things you can teach others? If you have skill, do well by teaching others. You know things about your business that could help others, like what to say when you're upset with a client, do help others and you will be rewarded bountifully more than you gave.
What if you could share your knowledge, your experiences, anything you know or have learned with others?
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If you are a computer programmer, and technology is your passion, wouldn't it be great if you could help someone who wanted to learn how to code?
Did you used to play a certain sport and were just really good at it? You could teach others how to play or even how to play well.
Trying to teach someone something is a tricky thing, though. Not only are you trying to teach them what you know, but you're also trying to do it in a way that doesn't put them off or make them feel stupid. Not an easy task at all.
**The more you teach, the more you learn.**
It's a simple idea. If you want to learn something more, then start teaching the little you know to someone else. The more you teach, the more you learn.
**Why**? Because as you do, you hit stumbling blocks and are forced to go deep into your knowledge to solve them. It becomes a true learning experience.
**How?** I remember when I was still tutoring some students, I plan ahead of class. I often teach mathematics, and I've found that the best way to do it is to do some practice before the main class. By practicing , I can take note of all my mistakes, the reasons why I make them and how to avoid them next time. This is what I do, and it has turned into a pretty neat reward loop.
Teaching is a form of giving back. And, if you're out there sharing your wisdom, skills, and experience with others, keep up with the good work.
Teach People in Your Community, Your school, Your community, online and everywhere you find yourself. Chances are you know something that other people want to learn. If so, share it; if not give it a try. You may be surprised at how rewarding teaching can be.
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See failure as a beginning, not an end
Failure is a part of success. It is not the opposite of success.
When we look back, we will find that failure is just one step to the beginning of our success.
Failure is not the opposite of success. When we accept failure as a good thing, we won't be trapped by it.
Sometimes, you fail and fail again, until you get what you want. The only way to get anywhere in life is to take risks. If you want to achieve your dream, you must dare to take the risk.
Most people consider failure as something bad, something that should be avoided at any cost. The thing is that if we try to avoid failure, we'll never succeed. ***Fear of failure will paralyze us and make us do nothing.***
In order to find success, we have to let go of our fear of failure and accept the fact that failure is nothing more than a beginning of a new journey. Each time you fail, you have the opportunity to learn from your mistakes and become better.
**Learn from the failure and move on.**
There is a difference in having goals and giving up. You must have goals, and most importantly you must never give up!
A lot of us fail and we don't take it as a sign to try again, rather as a confirmation that we're doomed forever. This is harmful because it stops us from picking ourselves up and having another go. It's time to reframe how we look at failure because it's not an end, it's a beginning.
The beauty of failure is that you learn something new now, which means that you know more than you did before you failed and can apply this knowledge to your next attempt. You're now wiser and hopefully a little less foolish because of the mistake you made; but it's important to realise that this doesn't mean stupid or silly, it just means you've learned something to help your next try be much better.
The next time something goes wrong, before you think of anything else, first ask yourself what you've learned. In an instant you'll have a wealth of information at your fingertips that will help you in future endeavours.
And yes, you'll find that even your smallest failings have given you some useful insight about the way the world works and this is invaluable for the future. If a situation comes up again, use what you've learned and try again.
Now every time you fail, embrace it as an opportunity to learn something new and as a chance to get better at what you're doing. Get excited about failing because your failures are building up your skills for a day when everything goes right and so when that happens, remember all these failures and use them to push yourself even further towards success.
**Failure is the stepping stone to success** so never give up on your dreams. They are the road to a brighter future and stronger character. Follow your heart but listen to your brain and trust yourself because if you don't you're lost.
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Sound health is underrated
We know it's easy to get distracted by everything going on in life and hence we always have our health on the backburner.
The most surprising part is that a lot of us actually don't have any major health issues and yet we don't give our body the attention it deserves. And that's what makes the whole process of living healthy so tough.
So, I was at the General hospital today, I followed someone there. So that is what prompted this article.
There are lot of people out there that are sick and unhealthy, they didn't ask for it but it happened. So we should wake up one day and try to be grateful for what we have. There are people in this world that don't have clean clothes to wear or clean water to drink. They have to walk miles to get their basic needs. Some are even facing life threatening diseases, they don't have access to proper medical care. Some people don't even have a home to live in.
Most of the time this is not their fault. People can't afford to be healthy, they don't know where to begin or they just don't have the right information.
A doctor was telling everyone at the reception that, The reason why this happened to some is because they made a mess of things, they ignored the causes to treat the symptoms. We believe in fast solutions and quick fixes, we have become experts at masking problems.
A lot of the popular diets out there today are focused on achieving a quick weight loss or making you feel better temporarily rather than fixing the root cause of the problem and make you feel better long term.
The only reason people feel good temporarily while on a diet is because they are starving themselves and putting a lot of pressure on their body. They're also restricting what they can eat which leads to unhealthy cravings, deprivation and in some instances eating disorders.
**If you are living in Sound Health, you should feel good about yourself.**
I never knew that one can become deaf without being born deaf. I mean someone that can hear may actually go deaf. That was part of what I witnessed at the general hospital today.
Hearing is a very important sense and without Sound Health we'll be deaf or we'll lose our hearing ability over time, this happens because of unhealthy lifestyle and in many cases because of our bad choices with food.
The most common reason behind hearing problems is the continuous exposure to loud sounds, we often use headphones and listen to music at very high volume, sometimes in the industry where I work we have to put headset on our ears for hours a day and play music at high volume to test the sound quality during the process of creation.
It's not a problem for younger generation but as we get older and after many years, it usually damages our hearing ability, when you're doing something on a daily basis and every time you do it your body becomes less resistant to this constant exposure to loud sounds.
**The foods we eat have a very powerful effect on our body.** Each food has a unique composition of nutrients and bioactive compounds that impact our health profoundly. Some foods help reduce inflammation, stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent heart disease among others. A healthy diet full of these foods ensure sound health and longevity.
So it's time to start eating for sound health and long life.
The secret is that being healthy makes you happy, positive, generous and adventurous. It creates a platform for which you perform better and your overall outlook towards life becomes more positive.
You need to be grateful for what you have no matter how small it might seem to you. Life is too humble to waste it by delegating your health to the end of your priority list.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Sketch [Step by step Guide on how to draw the G.O.A.T]
Good day everyone
In this article, Ill be explaining the step by step procedure I used in sketching **Cristiano Ronaldo the G.O.A.T.**
Drawing is something I love doing a lot. Sometimes I'll just take a pencil and start sketching what I saw on the road. But when I'm in the mood to draw for real, I'll dedicate time to it.
I'm not an artist, neither did anyone teach me how to draw. It's just something that comes to me naturally. Right from high school, I do help my classmates to draw.
To me drawing was just like writing. Because I have a picture already and all I have to do Is to remake it on a clean sheet. Which is just like copying a note into another notebook.
I'm not perfect
If you look at the image I drew closely, not all the shadings were done. I didn't shade the chin, in order not to spoil the whole image.
**STEP BY STEP-** How to draw Cristiano Ronaldo
So I started by drawing the grid lines, beside the grid line is the reference picture I used in drawing.
I Continued drawing steadily , following each grid boxes. At first you will think you are drawing off point, but continuing is the key.
Things might become complicated at this point. As for me, I had to leave it for a while before coming back to it. Because the shading part is the main part of a drawing. Note: I'm not perfect at shading either.
**Now it's looking like the Great Cristiano Ronaldo. So I just added some finishing touches and shaded the Nike logo.**
Rubbed off the grid lines and booom 💥. I got my result.
I hope @Jumper-01 sees this. He is a Cristiano Ronaldo die hard fan. A win for Ronaldo is a win for him. I love that kind of stanship 100% genuine.
Lionel Messi fans, don't worry I'll draw your G.O.A.T sometimes soon.
**Please rate my sketch in the comment section**.
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Music makes me alive
Music does not only give me entertainment. It makes me alive. Music is part of daily life for me, I can't imagine a day without music. It gives me a lot of vibe. I listen to different kinds of music, but pop music is my favorite.
When I listen to music like ***Diana*** by **Fireboy,** ***For my hand*** by **Burna** **boy**, or any other kind of pop songs, it makes me feel courageous, powerful and full of energy. My mind gets lost in the beautiful voice of the singer and I forget all my worries and bad things.
Music is my inspiration when writing articles. If I am unhappy with the words in one of my stories I would just turn on my favorite tune and let myself be carried away by the rhythm of the song until the right words come out.
In my opinion, Pop music is one of the best types of music you can listen to anywhere anytime because it has a nice beat and you don't get tired from listening to it for hours.
**Here are the 5 things that motivate me when listening to music.**
**1. Music sets a rhythm**
When you hear fast songs, you may do quick actions, and when it's slow, you may do slow actions. Listening to music can help you set a rhythm to help you stay on track while working.
**2. Music makes me feel alive**
Music makes me feel alive, especially if its calm and exciting at the same time. It helps me beat the blues and get back on track.
**3. Music gives me positive energy**
Music can give your mind a positive boost that allows you to be motivated to do things that you thought was impossible for a long time now.
**4. It makes me active**
When I hear fast songs, I tend to move my body to the beat of it. It gives me an adrenaline rush that motivates me to be more active and stay energetic throughout the day.
**5. Music helps me beat boredom**
Listening to music can help you kill boredom because it provides entertainment even if it's just in your ears. You can apply this while doing chores around the house or waiting for someone in public places like malls and movie theaters. Music can make any environment more tolerable and fun even when you're alone.
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Up the Chels 💙
Yesterday, Chelsea gave me the most euphoric feeling in the world.
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**Note:** In this article, In some cases, Instead of using Chelsea, I might be using some pronouns like ***I*** and ***we***. Don't get confused, Chelsea is so dear to me and I am a die hard fan so I sometimes take the team like it's a personal belonging.
The Chelsea football club has been on the top of its game since the revolution. We started this season with a lack of consistency but I think we're growing a lot and that's the reason behind last three amazing wins and three clean sheets.
The last three games have seen Chelsea score more goals without conceding a single goal. I am feeling so glad that they have managed to keep the blue flag flying high. This is a big step forward for the team and after seeing them play, I can boldly say that they have done this with so much determination and spirit.
We are on a roll. I was quite nervous as I watched the first leg against AC Milan. Of course i was rooting for Chelsea but am also aware of how strong AC Milan is. We ended up winning the champions of Italian Seria A with 3 goal to nil.
GP (Graham potter) really making things change. Since he took over as Chelsea manager, we haven't lost a match. We have four straight wins across all competitions. Aside his first official match as a Chelsea manager against RB Salsburg in which we played draw (1-1). The team had been under pressure in their previous games, which led to their average performance against RB Salsburg to remain unquestioned in some people's minds.
Other matches we've been victorious, with two consecutive Champions League win against AC Milan, and two consecutive win in the English premier league, (1-2 victory against crystal palace and 3-0 victory against Wolves)
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My favorite part of these two matches against Milan Is the Reece James vs Rafeal Leao saga. Reece James held leao tight and gave him no chance in our half. Rafeal Leao after the first made it known that Reece James is the best RB he has ever played against, which led to them following each other on Instagram.
Apart from the fact that we are in good form, the manager, Graham potter has also made excellent decisions in rotating the team in order to satisfy the whole squad. He is a great motivator and he knows how to get his players to give it their all in every match.
He is so good in getting his players to focus on their play and the result is that they are doing a lot better than last season. I know that the manager has a lot of experience in this field and he knows what to do to ensure that things go well for the team.
As long as he keeps making these players happy, I am very sure that the players will turn up and bring out their best. And we will definitely **keep the blue flag flying high** in Europe.
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Let it shine
**Let your light shine. We've got only one life to live.**
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Shine, shine, little light. Let your light, let your light shine. Let it be a light to see that shows, the glory of the one who saved my soul. Let your light shine and never be ashamed of the gospel's truth, let it be a light like a candle burning bright and be a reflection of God's glory.
Shine on me and all around me. Shine on everyone the Father loves to see His own reflection in us. Shine on us forevermore. Light up my eyes so I can see better days.
I was probably around 11 years old, when these words were spoken by my late grandfather.
The world has so many beautiful and interesting things to see and accomplish. How do you go about doing it? My grandfather's words would always come back to me, when I was faced with those situations. No matter how bad things seemed, or how much I was being bullied at school, the words **"let your light shine"** would give me the strength to keep going. In some cases it even gave me the courage to stand up for myself and overcome my fears.
A few life lessons I have learned along the way are: Be good to people, Let your light shine, Share the love and that our time here is precious and limited. As I get older, I'm learning to appreciate the little things. This appreciation has grown into a passion of mine, where I want everyone to be motivated in life to find happiness and self-fulfillment.
The best part of life is when we let our lights shine. Let your light shine through dark times. Let your light shine through fear. Let your light shine through sadness. Let your light shine through anxiety and indecisiveness. Let your light shine through the quicksands of life. Let your light shine when you lose yourself in your fears, anxiety or insecurities.
You are never alone, you have to carry yourself out of those moments. You have the power within you to change things around. As long as you believe in yourself, believe that you can change things around, then you will find your way out of darkness.
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Closed mouths don't get fed
If you need anything, from a friend, from a casual business contact, from a stranger on the internet just learn to speak up. The worst thing someone can say to you is no but the best thing someone can say is yes.
**True story.**
I once boarded a bus, on getting to our destination when It was time to pay. I had just 1000Naira on me that day. The Transport fare was 500Naira. I paid 500naira and kept my 500naira change. Meanwhile there is this cute girl that sat beside me in the bus, when she was asked to pay, she started searching through her bag. She had misplaced her money.
I was there looking at the drama, because the driver was about to harass her thinking she was lying that she had money. And those bus drivers does know how to embarrass people.
Then she moved close to me and was like "Hey do you have any change please? I lost my money"
I was broke as hell at the time, all I had on me was just the 500naira change the bus driver gave me. But because she didn't keep her mouth closed, I paid for her and she thanked me.
**People need to speak their mind and to be a little pushy when they need to be.**
Personally, I have always been a very shy person and never really spoke my mind. I would get by using my looks and my charm.
I've seen so many people who i care about just not speak up for things they are actually interested in or want to do. They let things pass them by and never achieve anything because they never learn to put themselves out there. They don't even realise that they are the one holding themselves back.
If you want something you've got to ask for it, simple as that. You might not always get it straight away but if you keep asking you will eventually get it. Until then you can keep asking just as much as you like.
Need advice? ask for it. Need a hug? ask for it.
If you need help, ask for it. Need to talk to someone, ask for it.
We get caught up in our own worlds and forget how to talk to each other. We become mouths with no voices, people with no words.
We are all spirits wrapped in flesh and blood. We are all people, we are not defined by what we look like, where we come from or how we got here; we are defined by the way we live life and interact with each other.
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Nobody is perfect
We are all imperfect, we will make mistakes, we will make bad decisions and we won't measure up to our own standards and we won't meet anyone else's standards.
In life, we always strive to be perfect. We strive for perfection because it's arguably the most important driver of success, however, we are all always work in progress.
The best one can do is to keep trying, treat every problem as learning opportunity and never give up. But isn't perfectionism and learning from mistakes are different things? Isn't saying 'I will try my best' a lot better than saying 'I will be perfect' in life and in business?
For me, the first step to achieving anything, whether in life or in business, is to not expect perfection but instead expecting progress and growth, progress and growth lead us to success.
Everybody wants to be perfect and everybody wants to achieve perfection, but the perfection that you see on Instagram and Facebook it's not true so you need to be careful. Nobody is perfect, and no one will ever be, all we just have to do is to make sure we do the right things and try our best.
Who you are doesn't matter because all people make mistakes. Sometimes it's just a matter of time for people to understand where you are coming from, so sometimes it doesn't matter how long you have been doing well, what matters is what you do today and your plans for tomorrow.
The only way we can learn from our mistakes is to not give up and always try to find a solution to your problems. When we are going towards a goal and something appears that is unexpected we need to be creative in order to solve it. Knowing that obstacles appear on our way doesn't mean we should give up on our plans and goals.
Nobody is perfect, and no one will ever be, all we just have to do is to make sure we do the right things and try our best. Everyone makes mistakes, and what matters the most is not whether or not we fail along the way, but the amount of effort we put in to recover from them.
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Patience
Patience is a virtue. And with each step you take on your journey, you deserve to take your time because you're worth it. You'll get there when you get there. Like everything else in life, it's important to be patient with yourself and others in order to get the most out of life.
It's easy to rush through life and to not appreciate the little things that make the big things happen. But what if you changed your perception about patience? Would that change your perspective?
And if everyone was given an additional day in their week, what would they do with it?
"A patient dog eats the fastest bone they say"
But why does it take longer for you to get what you want? I am sure it has nothing to do with your attitude.
The truth is that you make excuses, or get upset about circumstances which are out of your control. What if I told you that you could have anything you want, as long as you wait for it?
That is the attitude I've adopted over the years, and that is why I've been able to accomplish all my goals.
I once thought that life was unfair. Now I know that my life is what I make it, and no one can stop me but me. I am in control of my life and I like it that way.
You are in charge of the way life works out for you. With each step you take on your journey, you deserve to take your time because you're worth it.
Because every single day that you wait, something good is going to happen. In Well, Patience is a virtue and a virtue you need to practice everyday because, with time, patience is sweet.
So practice being patient, patiently.
Practice makes perfect and being patient is a must have these days.
Be the most patient person you can be and enjoy the little things in life that matter most.
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Don't live a fake life
Be yourself, don't live a fake life. Don't live a life based on lies. Live your truth and don't do things that you don't want to do 'cause there will be consequences.
There are consequences to your actions and if you're doing something that you don't want to do, then I think it's really important that you understand what you're doing and why you're doing it and if you decide that it's something that you still want to do then just know that there are gonna be some repercussions for your **decision**.
I think we all have a great life, we just don't realize it. I think that's because, we're all lying to ourselves. We all have these false expectations about what life is and we try to live up to them. We think that if we make more money, get more degrees, get more certifications, that our lives will be better. But that's a lie. That's not even who you are.
Just like everyone else I've been on that journey. I've been there at that point where you have to stop and ask yourself: what am I doing? Am I living my life for me or for other people? Are people going to look at me and say: "hey, he/she is really chilling right now?" Or are they going to see me being me, because they know I'm a real person.
I want to be able to inspire people to do the same. To not live a fake life. To not share things that aren't authentic. I don't want to fit into the box of youtube with all its restrictions and rules. The only thing that makes me different from everyone else is that my life is real and I'm honest about it.
I know this is going to be difficult for me, but I'm going to be that role model that young people need right now. I believe in authenticity, even if it makes you vulnerable and insecure... It's better than lying to yourself and others about who you are and what you can do.
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Learn to appreciate
Learn to appreciate people while they are still alive.
How many of us can say that we have actually developed the habit of showing gratitude to our family, friends, and colleagues?
The fact is that we tend to filter our interactions with people by how useful we find them, how useful/pleasant/helpful they are. **We appreciate a textbook when it helps us pass an exam; a colleague when he or she helps us get the job done; a friend when she makes us laugh.**
It's only when somebody goes out of the way to be excessively nice or helpful that we feel obligated to show appreciation. Most of our relationships are transactional, and it's easy to forget (or at least postpone) the need to show gratitude until they are gone.
Appreciate the little things in life and make people around you feel appreciated. People are increasingly more inclined towards 'me first' attitude and show no respect for elders. That creates a very unpleasant environment where people live their lives with little to no respect for anyone.
Appreciate the efforts, appreciate the time and appreciate the value. Work is a sacred journey of learning and growing. So whenever there is a value add or a learning opportunity, appreciate. Appreciate while they are still alive; appreciate while they are still around to smile at you. Appreciate before they become all work and no smile.
Life is such a great gift by nature. We should appreciate it by doing something for the others. Do something for others that gives you appreciation and happiness.
**Life is like a train journey,** as you travel in this journey, some people will leave from the train, some will come in the journey. There will be gains and losses in it but, there is no need to worry about it. This is reality. The only thing we have to do is to make a good relationship with all of them and appreciate them, in any way we can, before they leave the train.
Just appreciate them while they are still alive, don't even think about what will happen if they leave you. More appreciations, more friends, more happiness for us.
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Justice Prevails
R.I.P. to Johnny, a promising RnB music artist who was brutally murdered on this day last year on September 24th at a music concert.
The incident, which took place at the event center of Tingodiv, left 18 people dead and 32 others injured.
People were just there to enjoy the concert and support Johnny. They just came out to support him and that was it," a witness said at the time of the incident. "We weren't there as spectators, we were there as fans."
The attack was carried out by members of a rival gang, which attended a different concert on the same night. The armed men fired shots at the crowd and rushed the stage where the musician and his team were performing.
Shortly after, the men went backstage and kidnapped one member of Johnny's crew along with several other artists from other music groups who had performed at the same event but followed different promoters. The armed men beat and tortured the artists until they gave in to their orders and signed over their rights to their music records.
Another source said No one was seen and it is thought that all the attackers were from the same group. They were armed with machetes, bottles, stones and other things. Other people were singing on stage. People, including Johnny and his crew, were singing and dancing together until the attackers came in with machetes and attacked the crew.
What really went down that day, only God knows, because we hear different stories from different witnesses daily.
This incident caused an outrage. God so good the attackers were apprehended a week after the incident.
Since then proceedings were underway. Over 400 witnesses were called by the prosecution which included other RnB artists who had fallen victims to the same armed men. Few weeks ago which is almost a year the incident happened, the Armed men were finally put to Justice, they were sentenced to death.
What I'm happy about is that Johnny's murderers didn't go unpunished.
**N:B**- The story you just read is a story written out of fiction.
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Time flies
When you’re a kid, you are told time passes faster the older you get. Well, the rate at which time flies Is unbelievable. It seems that once January hits, we’re already in December again. It's hard to believe that it's already September. The days fly by faster and faster. It seems as if it was just yesterday that the beginning of 2022 slipped by, but here we are at the end of September.
The year is flying by so fast and it’s important to make each day remaining of the year to count before its gone. We don't even notice the moment it passes. And It won't stop. Time passes us by And we don't realize how much time we've lost Until we look back on what we could have done.
As the days pass by, the memories of the past become old. As new memories are formed, they replace the old. If we do not stop to notice them, our good memories will be replaced by bad ones eventually.
Time is our best friend and worst enemy. It can be taken away from us just like that! But it also gives us the opportunity to be someone who we've always wanted to be. If you're not in the mindset of success, then time will pass you by and you'll regret not taking action when you had the chance. So here are a few tips that will help you take action and get you on the right path to success.
There is one thing that you can do in order to master time, to make the most of it and to get the most out of every day and every moment. That is to start setting your intentions.
If you set the right intentions and follow your heart, then the entire universe will support you and bless you on your journey. And it already has.
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A get-together party
This weekend, myself and some of my high school mates had a little get together.
Most of us haven't met in person for one year, and we all decided that there should be a mini get together. As the senior prefect, I sent out messages via our social media groups asking who is available for the get-together .
We were about 50 in class, we just decided to get together and reconnect. Though only few people showed up, but We weren't annoyed at those who were not able to make it. We didn't take it personal, because it was impromptu.
We had a blast. We decided to meet up at 4 in the afternoon to have a nice long chit chat session over some drinks and snacks. We danced, played music and had a lot of fun. We had a great time.
Back then, we used to hang out every day but we all have busy lives now; school and work and kids so we haven't been able to get together much, but this past weekend we got together. I think it's good because the days are long, they seem long. And when you see friends who are going through the same thing, it's nice. It makes you feel like you're not alone, that the other people understand what you're going through, even if they don't.
The best thing about this get together was reuniting with my classmates, and actually seeing them after a year or so. I mean at first I was like why would we be getting together, but I guess it's to reconnect. The more we are together, the happier we shall be.
It was really nice, it was fun because some of us left the country already, some of us didn't even know what to expect but it was fun. Just seeing each other in general, just talking to each other because I mean, we're all going through the same thing together so it was good to see each other.
Though for some, it wasn't as much bonding as it was reminiscing on the past. But you know what, when you look back and think about everything that has happened since then, it makes for a great conversation. We talked about our Various institutions or work and even where everyone is living now.
Though Only a few people showed up, but it was still fun meeting everyone, catching up with people and taking pictures, which seems to me as the most important.
There is no doubt that we are going to rise higher than ever before, as friends, we grow stronger as we all learn from each other.
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Am I only a dreamer?
This is a heartbreaking message to my ex.
Song that best describe my mood right now-
***The devil doesn't bargain*** - **Alec Benjamin**
You left my my messages unread, too busy loving someone else. So I gave up on you, now I wonder if I'm getting played for a clown. Call me up and let me know, call me up and let me know. If you don't want to talk to me no more, then it's okay.
I know it's not your fault. It's mine
I've been a fool to assume I'm the only one who thinks this way. You're an influencer in my life, but somehow you've been able to escape the influence. Still, I hold on to this hope that someday you'll reach out and say, "Hey, let's be friends."
Right now, it feels like the story of my life is one of unrequited love. The part I've yet to figure out is whether it's a tragedy or a comedy.
I asked you to be with me and make your love complete, you said yes and we'd have a future so bright, you said I'm the one, but now you're acting like this is all in my mind.
You're gonna be okay, you're gonna be okay. You can run around with all the girls, but if no one loves you like I love you, call me up and let me know. You can run around with all the guys but if nobody will protect you like I would protect you call me up and let me know. If you didn't want to talk to me no more, then it's okay.
You're gonna be okay, you're gonna be okay. You naughty girl, you left your phone in the car while you were dancing with your friend. So I picked up your call just to see hear baby I'm thanks fir last night, I enjoyed the ***. You broke my heart. It isn't worth it giving you another chance.
You must have gotten what you wanted, cause you came back that night. Maybe you was tripping off the liquor or maybe you were stressed out 'cause you've been been froling . Maybe I thought that we were in love girl, but after all the things that I done for you I guess that makes me a sucker. But if you are with another man, please tell him don't ever hurt yourself.
If wish to write more, but my hands are literally shaking right now. I wish you the best.
Yours truly
Herbae
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Stand on your ground
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A lot of people believe that being nice is the same as being weak. But this should not be confused with being kind. In a compassionate world we'd all want to get along, but that does not mean we should accept our differences. It's easy to be nice, it's easy to agree, it's easy to be like everybody else. It takes a lot more strength and courage to stand your ground and say no.
There is this song we do sing in primary school.
🎵 ***Wherever you go,***
***Where ever you be!🎶***
***🎵 Do not say YES,***
***When you mean to say no.🎶***
At some point in our lives, each of us encounters an inconvenient truth. All too often these truths are uncomfortable, but ignoring them is the true folly.
It's a powerful thing, this idea of freedom of speech, and it comes at a cost. We must all remain vigilant, to hold one another accountable in the exercise of that sacred right. We must protect each other from the oppression of life's inconvenient truths by never standing silent.
The first step to defending against an enemy is to know them. One can't defeat an enemy they don't know exists. To win any war we must know both our enemy and ourselves we must know the truth and be true to it.
One would think this message is one that would be universally embraced. But the reality is we live in a time where being true to oneself has become a revolutionary act.
It is about being unafraid and taking the decisions that others may think are 'hard'. It's about being fearless in the face of your fears. It's about looking yourself in the mirror and accepting your true self. In a world around us where we are constantly bombarded with images of what we should be, who we should love and how we should behave, it is important to remember one thing - to stand your ground.
Stand up for yourself. Stand up for others. Stand up for your beliefs. Stand up for what is right. Be the brave one. Stand up, protect your values, own your opinions and say NO when you need to.
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Not all heroes wear capes
Not all heroes wear capes is a saying which means there are some good people around the world that are creating change everyday but we don't always hear about them because they don't always make the news.
When we think about the world in a macro sense, we see constant images in the news of violence, hate filled speech and people being murdered. After a while it's easy to lose faith or let go of hope that there is good in this world. I believe that there is good in this world.
Good people are creating change every single day, but they don't always make the news because their stories aren't always sad or heartbreaking. They are uplifting stories of people doing good things and making the world a better place.
This world would be a much better place if we all took a moment to acknowledge the people who are doing inspiring things every day. Not all heroes wear capes, but they do all the same things, they are brave, kind, compassionate and ethical; they do good work and make a positive difference in the world. Good people in the world are creating change everyday but we don't always hear about them because they don't always make the news.
It's time to take a closer look at the unsung heroics of everyday people. You don't have to break the internet or win a Nobel Prize to be a hero. Sometimes, your biggest acts of courage are simply to be, and to say, you know what.
I am a hero, but not because I wear a cape. I'm not a doctor who saves the lives of others. I don't have super strength or heightened senses that allow me to rescue someone from a burning building. But I still consider myself a hero, because that's just simply what we do. We help each other, we care for each other, we support each other.
You are just as much of a hero to someone else who needs your light more than you'll ever know. Your story can still make the news but instead of sharing it with everyone else, tell it to someone who needs it most.
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The biggest trees takes the longest to grow.
Many of us get stuck because we do not see the light at the end of the tunnel. But if you keep on moving and trust in yourself, you will be surprised that when you look back, you have travelled far. Even you are moving slow, keep on going because you will definitely arrive somewhere.
You want to be great in everything in a short space of time. But that is the biggest mistake you can do to yourself. Hard work doesn't determine success or failure in life. What really matters is what your greatest good is and what is your passion. Hard work, passion and patience are all connected.
Everyone has greatness within them but what makes the difference between those who do something with it and those who don't is the will power to pursue your dream.
Everyone is great in the eyes of the Creator and we all have the potential to achieve greatness within us. So believe in yourself and have patience with yourself because greatness takes time.
Everyone is great at something. If you want to be great make sure you work hard, believe in yourself and let nothing stop you from achieving greatness. We are often led to believe that great people have achieved great things from the get-go, but in reality, great people only become great after many obstacles, failures and hard work.
**Friendly reminder;**
"Greatness takes time but patience creates it".
Life is all about being focused and hardworking. No matter what it is, always believe in yourself and trust in God, who will lead and guide you in the right direction.
I pray everyone has a great day today and beyond. Love yourself despite what anyone else thinks. This is not meant to offend anyone; this is a reminder that we should always love ourselves more than we love others because once you love yourself, you become a better person than before.
And if you are still reading this, then I want to remember and remind you that, no matter how old you are and how long it takes to become good at something or be great at something, never give up in life because you are already great! You are already great simply because God created us as wonderful people.
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The road ahead is uncertain, but the end is clear.
What is life? What are the things we do? Why do we seek answers to meaningless questions? Why do we bother? What's the point of it all?
There is a point, but it's not one that can be characterized in a single, concise manner. Every day, we wonder how long it will take to get there. Every day, I wonder if life can still be better. In the end, you see, it's all about the journey.
Let's talk about the future. It's uncertain, yes, but it's not complicated. It's simply a journey of making things. Some will be big and some will be small, but all of them need to be done. Things that we'll never know if they work, or how they'll work - we'll just make them and then we'll see. Things that are guaranteed to work? We're not doing those right now. They might happen, but they won't be our priority. We'll spend time building things that might not work, but that we believe in. This is the way of the journey, and it's the only way to find the end.
**There are three things you need to do to ensure success:**
**1. Figure out what your purpose is,**
**2. Decide on your criteria,**
**3. Just go!**
The road ahead is not clear and that's why it's exciting. You need to be prepared for any situation you will encounter, even if you don't know what it will be. The end of your journey is to reach your purpose and that can only be achieved by having the right criteria.
In order to succeed in life, you need to do a lot of things right. You need to be good at communicating and socializing, you need to master how to read the right books and comprehend their content, and you must always stay hungry. You need to learn how to struggle and how to get back up when things go wrong.
This may sound scary at first, but it's exciting in a way. The road ahead is never easy, but it sure is motivating.
Stay focused on the end, because that's why you started. You know what you want to do and where you're going, but it seems like everywhere you look there are so many other paths to choose from. As we've seen time and time again, we can't choose them all, so where do we start?
We don't know anything about the road ahead except that it's uncertain and it will be full of twists, turns and bumps. And we know the end, it's a goal. If you already have a destination in mind, then everything else is just a matter of getting there.
You gotta get up and go. Life is short, life is uncertain. It's not a ride you want to miss.
Determination will always be the fuel and passion will be the flame that keeps us on our path.
We are driven by the unknown, to live a life that matters. The road ahead is uncertain, but the end is clear. You gotta do the work and the work will set you free.
You gotta get up and go. You gotta make it happen. You gotta do something, even if it means failing over and over again on your way to success.
You gotta be yourself, even when no one gets it or agrees with you or appreciates what you do. You gotta keep going, even when everyone tells you to give up. Because if we all did what everyone else wanted us to do, they would never appreciate what makes us special.
Do something great today, because tomorrow isn't guaranteed.
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Always put a smile on your face
The act of smiling has been proven to create positive energy. It is scientifically proven that smiling can make you happier, physically and mentally. Smiling is contagious and if you put a smile on your face, it can put a smile on the faces of others around you.
Also, smiling is an act of gratitude. It says: "I am grateful to be alive, I enjoy being here, I love meeting new people" and that's how our world should be.
**Smiling is free and easy**
We've all heard that some people are born with a smile and others had to work for it. If you're one of the lucky ones who were born with great teeth, you might think that it's not worth spending time on perfecting your smile. But teeth play a huge part in how people perceive you, especially in social situations.
Share a compliment. It feels better to give than to receive. Smile to someone who needs it. This is how we all should live our lives, smiling and giving smiles.
Always put a smile on your face. It makes you more beautiful. It makes you more attractive and increases the chances of a smile coming back at you. When in doubt, always put a smile on your face.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the more you smile, the happier you are and the healthier you are. The more you smile, the fewer sick days you take. Companies that put up a lot of laughter and a lot of humor in their offices took an average of 86% fewer sick days than companies that didn't.
**Make sure you are smiling when you meet new people, or people that you haven't met in a long time.**
Caring about others is not something that you can necessarily fake. If you aren't showing that you care about the other person, then there is no way that they are going to believe that you care about them. You need to be able to engage in conversation and really find out what is going on in their life. You have to have a genuine interest in what they are saying and respond accordingly. Showing genuine interest shows that you care about who they are as a person, not just how they fit into your life.
If your body language says something different than what you are saying verbally, then the person is going to believe the body language more than your words. For example, if the person tells you a story and they say that they had a great time, while they are talking to you, but their facial expressions don't match what they are saying, then they probably didn't actually have such a great time.
So always put a smile on your face.It makes you more likeable and more popular with the people around you. More importantly, it makes you happier.
Exercise your muscles in your face as often as possible, so it becomes a habit. That way, whenever you're happy, sad, angry or nervous, those muscles get a workout anyway.
It will opens up new doors in your life. it will make you feel better. "If you're sad, smile broadly, the sad will leave and the smile will remain."
The purpose of this article is to bring a smile on your face while keeping you motivated to be great.
So, what are you waiting for? Make yourself and others smile.
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