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Dear Reader,      " The Five People You Meet In Heaven ", is a book you pick up on the day when  you're  searching for the meaning of life. Yes, I must admit that  it's  emotionally intense and  will stir you up. But, I also must say that you will struggle to put it down once you pick this up.       This is a short and quick read. This is the kind of book you bring up in conversation or chat about with another book nerd (hopefully wise) like yourselves when boasting of your To Be Read booklist. And for the same reason, I decided to review this one - one of my all time favourite books!     An FYI-  It's  funny; I picked this book up by chance (just because it was on sale)-  never  had  heard about it before. Review      The book  " Five People You Meet In Heaven "  is the story of Eddie, an 83-year-old man who finds himself in heaven after his death. In heaven, Eddie me...

I am an introvert. I always have been, and I don’t intend to change it. Not anymore, at least. If you’re an introvert, you might have experienced the difficulty of “fitting in.” When people around you are energized by the overwhelming social gathering, you feel drained in the crowd. You’d rather curl up on your couch with a book and your dog. Just like me. You see, I have always found it hard to fit in, whether it's parties or social events. People often mistake introversion for ‘shyness’ or ‘lack of confidence.’ Little do they know the power of introversion—the power of quiet introspection. If you are in a profession such as sales, your woes multiply by 10. In sales, introversion is unacceptable—a role that deals with understanding people and solving their problems and demands a lot of socializing. Early in my career, that’s what I believed. Time, however, has changed my perception. I now can confidently say that introversion is actually a superpower in sales. You cannot b...

In the face of a challenge or when you feel lost, how do you stay motivated? What do you do to overcome demotivation? Maybe you are ambitious about your career or working towards improving your health . Or   maybe  you have a hobby you excel at - and now you want to turn it into a career . Perhaps  you are the only one who sees your vision and no one else . No  one believes in you . At  least, not yet.  What do you? It's a tough spot. Isn't it?  Yes . It  can be particularly challenging to stay positive when the people closest to you - such as friends, family, and colleagues - do not share your excitement or enthusiasm . During  these times, it may be  difficult  to stay motivated and be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel .  Is  giving up an option ? No !  So, how can you push through and keep moving forward? Consider the 2 strategies :  Align with your "Why":    As cliché as it sounds...