Why You Should Possess Skills

Acquiring skills borders on two things – relevance and enablement. Society today places a high premium on the person who has mastered how to muster the resources required to achieve his set goals – the person who gets things done.

Skills, not just a certificate from ivory towers, are the actual empowerment. The reason there is a disjoint relationship between what we get in our institution’s educational system and the skills we need to live is that our life experiences are personalized. … More Why You Should Possess Skills

Academic Tips: How to Learn Online like a Pro

As learners (or students), how do we navigate this new world of online learning?

Some of us are not new to this. We have been taking courses online and but this is on a larger scale. And so we need help. Also, some are new to this form of learning.

First, you need to know that online learning requires more dedication and intentionality than required for the traditional schooling approach. You are basically in control of how you’re learning. There is no pressure to attend classes. While this can be fun, it can also be super frustrating. It becomes overwhelming at some point. You will feel the world is staring right at you and you can’t handle it. Your self-resolve and dedication to make it work is what will keep you going. … More Academic Tips: How to Learn Online like a Pro

Let’s Talk About Online Finance Apps

Online finance apps are great tools that can help us become a better money manager. However, the right information about the usage of these apps is necessary for effective and efficient use.

The choice of the right finance app is important. When making your decision, you should consider factors like credibility, clarity of information, and security of your data that will be required. … More Let’s Talk About Online Finance Apps

On Keeping Boundaries

Boundaries are definitions – definitions of you. But when someone is trying to define you according to what they think, what do you do? How do you keep your boundaries?

Boundaries are meant to protect and guide you and not to limit you. Therefore, as you draw boundaries, keep them, know when to expand them, and expand them. … More On Keeping Boundaries