On the hardest days, remind yourself of your 'why.'

Let your passion drive you, your vision guide you, and your resilience carry you forward.

Evangelizing in Ikoyi, I met a kind-hearted gardener at a hospital for foreign expatriates in Nigeria. He'd listen attentively to my messages about Jesus , and we formed a strong bond. His story touched my heart: he'd lost his wife, raised three sons alone, and faced workplace challenges.

Our proximity made it easy for me to visit him often. I'd stop by his office, adorned in my signature bold jewelry – Romanian and Italian gold, chandelier earrings, and an Indian god earring. One day, I visited my friend during his break, wearing my usual vibrant accessories .

But he looked troubled . "What's wrong?" I asked. He apologized, fearing he might hurt me, and confessed his feelings . He admired my genuine love for God and my preaching but struggled with my bold jewelry.

"I like you, but could you wear smaller earrings?" he requested, "like 'Tondo'" – tiny stud earrings. Ah! I was taken aback but chose to prioritize his feelings over my personal style.

1 Corinthians 8:13: "Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother or sister to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause them to fall."

Romans 14:21: "It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to stumble."

My sacrifice wasn't about the jewelry itself but about considering others' perspectives and prioritizing love and compassion .

Now, how can I ruin this story
Excellent
If others' is anything antichrist, I will not prioritize you.

I cannot imagine navigating life without Jesus. His body, the church, is a precious gift, and nothing surpasses the beauty of communion with fellow believers united in Him. When you find a GENUINE Christian, cherish and support them, for they are a blessing.

Christians aren't apathetic to the struggles of others or the harmful dynamics of economic and socio-political indifference. Instead, they care deeply and choose to pray, trusting in God's power to bring hope and relief.

Ironically, they're destined to be hated, yet commanded and compelled to love those who hate them. This radical love defines their faith.

Don't misunderstand or resent Christians; they'll love you unconditionally, just as their Father and Lord does. They embody selfless compassion, genuinely caring for others.

Still working on it...

(Felt led to share it. Someone somewhere will find it useful.)

RANDOM 206. Lord, save me from a religious spirit.

That castigating, hell-prescribing condemnatory spirit that lacks understanding of the sacredness of life, and therefore cannot love those who don't know you yet.

The spirit of Pharisaism that lacks empathy and compassion. It elevates the letter of the law above the mercy of God.

The spirit that cannot appreciate the concept of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross, but believes that salvation is a co-effort between you and us, and salvation is based on human morality.

The spirit that values the quotation of scriptures above understanding of scriptures.

The spirit that suspends intellect for dogma, cannot be Berean, examining what is taught from the pulpit.

The spirit that does not recognise that spiritual growth takes time. It castigates the crawling young Christian.

The spirit of unforgiveness and self-righteousness. Let me be humble.

The spirit that thrives in the spreading of fear among those that are saved concerning their destiny in Christ.

The spirit that calls down fire at the slightest provocation, demonstrating a lack of understanding of your covenant of grace and mercy, and a temperamental flaw.

The spirit that elevates the word of a spiritual leader above the word of God. The spirit of dogma.

The spirit of a closed mind that puts a blanket ban on understanding of knowledge - be it of science, business, philosophy, and other disciplines. It sees science as counter faith.

The spirit that cannot see good or beauty in others, and cannot rejoice at the success of others. Every beautiful woman has a seducing spirit. Conjectural infamy is used to explain away the success of a fellow Christian in the business world.

Leke Alder

While some marathon runners raise money for their favorite causes, Shemaiah Weekes asked his friends and followers to pledge random acts of kindness. When he finally crossed the finish line after 26.2 miles, his community had committed to perform more than 100 kind acts.

“I’m hoping this will spread a wave of kind acts which goes far beyond those who make direct pledges,” says Weekes.

He came up with the idea after taking the GGSC’s free online course, The Science of Happiness, which invites students to cultivate well-being skills like kindness, empathy, compassion, and mindfulness. And he’s not alone: Many other students have found that they can’t help but share their happiness journey with others.

That often starts with family. Last November, Isaac Leong designed a Thanksgiving tree poster with colored leaves listing the things his family was grateful for. He also made five gratitude letters shaped like hearts—and hand-delivered them (along with chocolate) to the people who had made his life better.

After learning about gratitude journaling in the course, Jolane Tomhave now texts her daughter almost every day with a list of things she’s grateful for—like crisp mountain air, her feet, or peanut butter. And her daughter does the same. “It is so much fun and we both feel good doing it,” she says.

But no one can feel good all the time, of course. The science of happiness teaches us how to boost the positivity in our life with practices like gratitude and awe, but it’s also useful when things get tough. A 62-year-old who took our course says that they learned to be mindful of all their emotions—not just the good ones—and to listen more empathically and offer better apologies in their relationships.

“I no longer avoid conflict,” the student says. “My relationships have become more honest and open.”

Another student had a similar experience. “I no longer worry about failing a relationship by experiencing confrontation and conflict,” she says. “At the same time, my confrontations have been less volatile and distressing simply because being self-compassionate and forgiving has made me less intent on swaying others to my viewpoint.”

At work, Olivier Marchesin was struggling with too much conflict. After watching his company become more and more corporate—prioritizing profits over people—he became unhappy, angry, and aggressive. That led to countless arguments with his colleagues.

But after working on a forgiveness practice, he found a way to drop the stress and anger while still holding on to his values and fighting to put people first. He started to feel more peaceful and reflective, which rubbed off on those he interacted with. “Many people in our head office told me they felt the change in me,” he says.

Student Shannon Corsi has realized she can help the people around her in an even more deliberate way. When someone she knows seemed depressed, she offered all the mood-boosting assistance she could think of: She gave her a hug and a compliment, showed her some funny videos, and cooked her a healthy breakfast—which seemed to change the whole course of the person’s day. “I know I can influence myself in this manner, as well,” she reflects.

Happiness is contagious, after all. When you help others, you often end up feeling better, too. And when you want other people to change, sometimes the best thing you can do is to change yourself.

Everyone has a different definition of success and what it means to them. Some seek wealth, others seek a loving relationship and for a few people, success is about leaving a legacy and making an impact on the world. Whether the impression that we leave on the world is large or small, everything positive that we help others experience is of equal value.

For those individuals who really want to dedicate themselves to helping others or making a difference, the following methods can be used to achieve these goals. Hopefully, they will inspire or help you to leave your own impactful legacy.

1. Consider an Altruistic Profession
One of the most common ways for people to make a difference is by adopting a profession that allows them to help others or change the world. There are a host of different jobs out there that allow you to do this, covering all manner of different skill sets and proficiencies so that no matter what you’re interested in, there is probably an altruistic job for you.

The most common choices in this category are healthcare and public service jobs. Doctors, nurses and social carers all dedicate their lives to helping others when they are at their most vulnerable which no doubt makes a difference. Similarly, firemen save lives every day and teachers live their lives educating the next generation to help further humanity. Even beyond these choices, engineers and scientists continually develop ways of generating energy without damaging the planet, whilst politicians aim to introduce policies that help millions to live easier, more comfortable lives. All of these positions all individuals to leave a lasting impact on the world and on the people around them.

2. Complete a Daily Random Act of Kindness
For those that won’t be able to change career comfortably or don’t feel that they have the aptitude for the role that they dream of doing, there are still other ways you can help others. Random acts of kindness are by far the easiest way to bring a little bit of warmth and happiness into the lives of others and, if you spent your whole life doing this, there’s no doubt that you will help tens of thousands of people.

Random acts of kindness can vary greatly depending on the situation. They can be simple behaviors like helping an old lady cross the road or carrying some shopping for someone, as well as kind words like telling a stranger that you like their outfit to boost their confidence. Often, random acts of kindness, whilst seemingly small, can have some of the biggest impacts when delivered to the right people.

3. Charitable Giving
Finally, we have doing our bit and giving to charity. If your financial situation allows it, regularly giving to charity can really add meaning to your own life whilst helping or saving countless others. In Islam, they call this Sadaqah Jariyah, the idea of giving continuous charity to support those most vulnerable throughout your life. By taking time and resources out of your own life to help others, it can bring a positive element to everything you do, helping boost your mood on a day-to-day basis.

Additionally, charitable giving allows you to support whatever cause you are truly passionate about. There are charities out there helping almost every type of person from almost every type of background and in almost every location, assisting you in making a difference where you really want to.

Whilst these three techniques are not the only ways for an individual to bring meaning or impact on their life, they are some of the most common and effective.

Hopefully, this has inspired you to find your own way to help others throughout your life.

“Are you not ashamed of caring so much for the making of money and for fame and prestige, when you neither think nor care about wisdom and truth and the improvement of your soul?”
—Socrates

Often in life, we witness testing times where we are stuck in a dilemma of choosing between what’s easy and what’s right. That is exactly when we face tough decisions using our conscience.

We should be goal-oriented and focused in life, but that shouldn’t come at the cost of our ethics. A successful person is not someone who amasses only an incredible amount of wealth, but someone who lives by his set principles in life and doesn’t get disillusioned by the wealth so much to indulge in rogue practices. A truly successful life is striking the right balance between a professional and spiritual life.

Is it even a success that doesn’t allow us to sleep peacefully at night? It is crucial to achieve our goals but how we go about achieving them is also no less important.

Today we live in a world where morality doesn’t grab any attention. Matters of ethics and spirituality are neglected amid cut-throat competition. Human beings hardly ponder over their day-to-day activities or take some time to introspect about their chosen path to attain their set goals.

Having clear and effective work-life ethics helps arrive at better decisions and enriches our lives by making them less stressful. While there are many personal and work-life ethics, significantly crucial ones must be incorporated like honesty, integrity, self-respect, respect for others, empathy, compassion, etc.

There are many benefits of leading a work-oriented ethical lifestyle.

Helps prioritize our goals: Having a clear roadmap for our goals leads to advancement in our career. It gives a fillip to our professional life through proper planning.
Enhances leadership quality: A leader is someone who leads others by example. When we are clear about our goals, we can undoubtedly motivate others around us to confide in us.
Effective goal-setting: It helps us to have a clear vision about long and short term goals, our inclination towards various opportunities and our will towards achieving them.
Leads to a balanced life: A person who trusts his instincts and makes the right decisions in life has nothing to fear and lives life to the fullest. A work-oriented ethical lifestyle helps us achieve the right balance in life, driving away stress and workload.
Increased credibility among colleagues: When a person stands by what is right at the workplace, his colleagues can confide in him, leading to increased credibility and cooperation, making it conducive for the team to work towards their goals.
The moral reasoning behind reaching our goals through ethics also implies doing the right thing at the right time at the right place. This mantra, if followed religiously, will not only lead to an enriched lifestyle, both socially and personally but also a productive life that perhaps every professional or student desires.

Never neglect the ethical consequences of goal setting because it impacts our overall psychology. It is the mind and its well-being that matter. Therefore, it must be our continuous pursuit to focus on our goals besides relentlessly working towards enhancing our personality by incorporating value-adding ethics and principles in our lives.

Spread love, kindness, and compassion wherever you go

### How a Beginner Can Make $100K a Month Through Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing can be a lucrative business model if approached strategically. For a beginner to make $100K a month, it requires a combination of the right niche, products, traffic generation, conversion optimization, and scalability. Here’s a detailed guide:

#### 1. **Understanding the Basics**

- **What is Affiliate Marketing?**
Affiliate marketing involves promoting other people's or company's products and earning a commission for each sale made through your referral.

- **How Does It Work?**
You partner with a company (the merchant) that has an affiliate program. You promote their products using a unique affiliate link provided by the merchant. When someone clicks your link and makes a purchase, you earn a commission.

#### 2. **Choosing the Right Niche**

- **Passion and Knowledge:**
Choose a niche you are passionate about or have knowledge in. This helps in creating genuine content that resonates with your audience.

- **Market Demand:**
Use tools like Google Trends, Keyword Planner, and SEMrush to research the demand and competition in your chosen niche.

- **Profitability:**
Ensure the niche has high-paying affiliate programs. Look for niches with products or services that offer substantial commissions.

#### 3. **Finding Profitable Affiliate Programs**

- **High Commission Rates:**
Look for programs that offer high commission rates, typically 30% or higher.

- **Recurring Commissions:**
Some programs offer recurring commissions for subscriptions or memberships. This provides ongoing income.

- **Reputable Companies:**
Partner with well-known and trusted companies to ensure the quality of products and reliability in payments.

#### 4. **Building an Online Presence**

- **Website or Blog:**
Create a professional website or blog focused on your niche. Use platforms like WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix.

- **Content Creation:**
Produce high-quality, valuable content that addresses the needs and interests of your target audience. This can include blog posts, reviews, tutorials, and guides.

- **SEO Optimization:**
Optimize your content for search engines to increase organic traffic. Use on-page SEO techniques, keyword research, and backlink building.

#### 5. **Driving Traffic**

- **Organic Traffic:**
Leverage SEO and content marketing to attract visitors through search engines.

- **Paid Advertising:**
Use PPC advertising on platforms like Google Ads and Bing Ads to drive targeted traffic to your site.

- **Social Media Marketing:**
Promote your content on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to reach a wider audience.

- **Email Marketing:**
Build an email list and send regular newsletters, promotions, and updates to nurture your audience and drive traffic to your affiliate links.

#### 6. **Conversion Optimization**

- **Compelling Call-to-Actions (CTAs):**
Use clear and persuasive CTAs to encourage visitors to click on your affiliate links.

- **Landing Pages:**
Create dedicated landing pages for high-converting offers to increase the likelihood of conversions.

- **A/B Testing:**
Continuously test and optimize your content, CTAs, and landing pages to improve conversion rates.

#### 7. **Scaling Up**

- **Outsourcing:**
As your business grows, consider outsourcing content creation, SEO, and other tasks to focus on strategy and expansion.

- **Diversifying Traffic Sources:**
Explore additional traffic sources such as video marketing (YouTube), podcasts, and influencer partnerships.

- **Investing in Tools:**
Use tools like ClickFunnels for sales funnels, Ahrefs for SEO, and ConvertKit for email marketing to streamline and enhance your efforts.

#### 8. **Monitoring and Adjusting Strategies**

- **Analytics:**
Use Google Analytics, affiliate dashboards, and other analytics tools to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

- **Adaptation:**
Stay updated with industry trends and be willing to adjust your strategies based on performance data and market changes.

### Practical Steps to Reach $100K a Month

1. **Identify High-Ticket Products:**
Focus on promoting high-ticket items that offer significant commissions per sale. For instance, promoting a product with a $1,000 commission per sale means you need to make 100 sales a month to reach $100K.

2. **Build a Sales Funnel:**
Create a funnel that guides potential customers through the buying process. Offer value at each stage to build trust and encourage purchases.

3. **Leverage Influencers:**
Partner with influencers in your niche to expand your reach and credibility. Influencer recommendations can drive significant traffic and sales.

4. **Utilize Webinars:**
Host webinars to provide valuable information and promote high-ticket products. Webinars can convert well, especially for expensive products.

A good coach can be a caring parent, a wise teacher, an exemplary pastor, a passionate friend or a devoted mentor. Keep in touch with all of them especially at the time they are needed.