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As you reach middle age, it's time to acknowledge these fundamental realities: 1. Time doesn't equal money; leverage your expertise to achieve financial freedom. 2. Distractions are productivity poison; focus on what truly matters. 3. Seek guidance from those who have achieved your desired success, not from bystanders. 4. Your life is yours alone to own; stop waiting for external salvation. 5. Self-help books are mere blueprints; action and discipline build the foundation. 6. Sales skills can trump a degree in many industries; don't underestimate their value. 7. Opportunities won't find you; create your own and embrace calculated risk. 8. Partner with people who elevate your game, rather than competing against them. 9. Substance abuse is a dream killer; protect your potential. 10. Comfort zones are creativity coffins; venture out to grow. 11. Privacy is power; share wisely and guard your personal life. 12. Substance abuse can derail your destiny; prioritize your well-be...

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12 Essential Reminders to encourage us to live a life of empathy, kindness, and compassion, where everyone can grow and succeed together. 1. Grow without harming others - Your success doesn't have to come at someone else's expense. 2. Dream big without sabotaging others - Believe in your own potential without diminishing others. 3. Lift others up - Your rise to success doesn't require someone else's downfall. 4. Smile without shame - Find joy without belittling or embarrassing others. 5. Rise together - Celebrate others' successes and know that their achievements don't diminish yours. 6. True happiness comes from within - Don't seek joy in others' pain or misery. 7. Be mindful of your intentions - What you wish for others reflects your own character. 8. Be a positive influence - Inspire and uplift others with your presence. 9. Don't take pleasure in causing pain - Treat others with kindness and compassion. 10. Use your power wisely - Don...

In the midst of turmoil, I found my unshakeable anchor in God

In the midst of turmoil, I found my unshakeable anchor in God. He was my rock, my fortress, and my savior all at once. Whenever I felt overwhelmed, I would run to Him for refuge, knowing that He would protect me from harm. His presence was my shield, deflecting the arrows of adversity, and His power was the horn of my salvation, announcing victory over my struggles. In my darkest moments, I would cry out to the Lord, who is worthy of all praise and honor. And every time, He would deliver me from the clutches of my enemies - whether they were physical, emotional, or spiritual. He was my stronghold, my place of safety, and my guiding light in the darkness. Through every trial and tribulation, I learned to trust in God's unwavering love and protection. He was my rock, my foundation, and my salvation - and I knew that with Him by my side, I could face anything that came my way. ~ 𝓙𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓷𝓮𝔂 𝓸𝓯 𝓛𝓲𝓯𝓮 The Learning Hub 2024

GatesNotes GatesNotes The Clean Industrial Revolution is in London at the BE Summit

GatesNotes GatesNotes The Clean Industrial Revolution is in London at the BE Summit A composite of climate-related imagery including industrial pipes, solar panels, a tractor in a field, steam from manufacturing, farmers harvesting crops, a crane on a construction site, windmills, a man holding a tablet in a field, and construction workers preparing rebar for concrete. By Bill Gates | June 25, 2024 The problems caused by climate change are often in the headlines. It’s less often that we hear about the progress being made in the fight against it. But through my investments and work with Breakthrough Energy, I’m lucky to have insight into a lot of the most exciting innovations—and the companies bringing them to life. At this year’s Breakthrough Energy Summit in London, over 100 of them have gathered to share the solutions they’ve been working on that are ready to get to work and tackle climate change today. They include: Window glass so energy efficient that it performs like a see-throug...

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People are naturally drawn to the idea of having someone as special as you in their lives. They are captivated by your essence, mesmerized by the qualities that set you apart. But here's the truth: most people aren't used to rare. They find it unfamiliar, and they struggle to understand and appreciate it fully. This unfamiliarity often leads them to fall short in treating you with the respect and reverence you deserve. And that’s where they lose you. When you possess qualities that are rare and exceptional, you evoke a sense of awe and admiration. People are intrigued by your uniqueness, by the light you bring into their lives. They want to be close to you, to bask in your radiance. However, admiration alone is not enough. It requires a deep understanding and a genuine appreciation of your value, something that many are not equipped to provide. Being rare means that you see the world differently. You have a depth and complexity that many cannot fathom. Your perspectives are enr...

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening BY ROBERT FROST Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though;   He will not see me stopping here    To watch his woods fill up with snow.    My little horse must think it queer    To stop without a farmhouse near    Between the woods and frozen lake    The darkest evening of the year.    He gives his harness bells a shake    To ask if there is some mistake.    The only other sound’s the sweep    Of easy wind and downy flake.    The woods are lovely, dark and deep,    But I have promises to keep,    And miles to go before I sleep,    And miles to go before I sleep. Book: The Poetry of Robert Frost: The Collected Poems  © The Learning Hub 2024

Classic Picture Books Streamlined For The Busy Parents

By Amy Colleen Parents who hustle, lend me your ears — for just a moment! Are you tired of reading aloud books that ramble on and on and on and on and on and — sorry. Do you ever wish your reading experience with your beloved child got to the point a little quicker? With these time-saving, common-sense edits to some library favorites, your reading experience will be a lot faster and far less frustrating, leaving you more time for whatever is more important than reading aloud to your child. How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World Making an apple pie is really very easy. First, buy all the ingredients at the market. Mix them well, bake, and serve. Unless, of course, the market happens to be closed. In that case, find another dang market in the next town. This is America. There’s a Walmart on every corner. Make your pie, see a tiny slice of life outside your own town’s bubble, and eat the pie. The End. Harold and the Purple Crayon One evening, after thinking it over for some time, Haro...

To My Black Sunflower Dress A poem

IMOGENE’S NOTEBOOK To My Black Sunflower Dress A poem Natalie Gasper Imogene’s Notebook Natalie Gasper Published in Imogene’s Notebook A ballerina in a white tutu, dancing in a field of sunflowers. Photo by chiến bá She threw you out before she knew you, before she saw the picture of us at my eighth-grade graduation, the first time I was brave enough to wear heels and walk down an aisle of my peers to accept an award. She doesn’t remember the late summer day when we went out to dinner and a movie with friends, including my first crush who told me I looked beautiful. All she remembers is the day my breasts grew bigger and my thighs got longer and my once-slender body no longer fit inside your petite frame. I must have been quite a sight to the Vietnam Vets, or maybe it was the Salvation Army, as I tore through every trash bag on our porch trying to find you, to rescue you as you once rescued me, my black sunflower dress, the first dress I ever loved. We never got to say goodbye, so give...

Important Psychology Tricks To Know

By Elia Juniana 1.If the people in your life aren't happy for you after a big win, then you need to find new people. Full stop. 2.People say opposites fall in love but the truth is relationship having same music tastes, food vibes and night life lasts longer. 3.Choosing a romantic partner isn't just about the romance-you're also choosinga confidant, counselor, career advisor, therapist, investor, teacher, travel buddy, roommate, best friend, and business partner. 4.The reason why you can see through some people is that they have what you used to be. 5.Most people don't care what you say, or do, most of the time. 6.No one is going to stand up at your funeral. Life is about loving people, not impressing them. 7.The longer you try to force what doesn't feel right, the longer you delay finding what does. © The Learning Hub 2023

My Terrifying Introduction to Drama — And How We Could Do Better

For my most recent graduate course, I gleefully read Shakespeare’s King Lear. Unlike historical critics, who hated what Shakespeare did to a story that traditionally has a happy ending, I think King Lear rocks. Me having this level of enjoyment was not always the case. A poorly chosen assigned reading list turned me off of reading drama and and delayed my gratification by several years. I’m going to do through the assigned reading list for the Introduction to Reading Drama course and explain, if it’s not immediately obvious just by the titles, why picking these plays was a bad idea. To be clear, I loved my professor for the course. Adored her. I had taken a course before this one, and took courses from her after this. I hope if she ever sees this she laughs, because she was a very young professor at the time, and she learned so much that she became someone who teaches other professors how to teach. I’m lucky that I got her while she was brilliant but fresh-faced and just starting out. ...

10 Thought Provoking Psychological Hacks

By Elia Juniana 1.Cuteness inspires aggression, which is why we often want to squeeze things we find cute. 2.If you speak & encourage yourself in-front of mirror, you'll be mentally strong. 3.Daydreaming is said to help people focus on what they really want in life. 4.Studies have shown that people who dress well; feel better about themselves & are generally happier. 5.Those who get out of bed by 7 am are likely to be happier and thinner. 6.Depression is the result of over thinking. The mind creates problems that don't even exist. 7.You can't read in a dream, because reading & dreaming are functions of different sides of the brain, which do not co-operate while sleeping. 8.Your mind can sense someone staring at you even when asleep. 9.We only sustain a high level of concentration, for 10 minutes. 10.The colour blue causes the brain to release relaxing hormones.

10 Things You Should Avoid To Make Your Life Peaceful

1.Stay single for a long time when you have just broken up. Don't go into rebound relationship. When you stay single, You will explore more about yourself. You will know your 2.limitations and what works for you and what doesn't. In short,You will know your worth. Social media addiction. You should quit it and start living your life in reality. 3.Relying on anyone especially emotional wise. Never get attached with anyone. When you are surrounded among people who matters, shower them with love, care and respect. But, don't get emotionally attached with anyone. 4.Restricting yourself to flourish in life. Try everything in life. Explore what works for you in general. Don't say no to anything until and unless it harms you. 5.Never share your next move to anyone. Don't spend more than you earn. Live your life below your means and save that money. 6.Neglecting your health. Do everything that keeps you fit and healthy. Eat clean. Workout. Eat out less. Cook your own meals....

My Basement is Haunted With the Ghosts of My Former Self Until I spent hours in my basement sifting through 17 years of memories, I had never seen the shadows of my past self.

My Basement is Haunted With the Ghosts of My Former Self Until I spent hours in my basement sifting through 17 years of memories, I had never seen the shadows of my past self. By Samantha Serum Grief Book Club Samantha Serum Published in Grief Book Club The house, in 2007. Photo by the author. “And life goes on forever like the gnawing of a mouse, — /And to-morrow and to-morrow and to-morrow and to-morrow/There’s this little street and this little house.” ~ “Ashes of Life,” Edna St. Vincent Millay My basement is full of ghosts, hiding behind every box and bin. As I sit on the steps, they seem to wander past me. First, the ghost of a college co-ed who has just realized the guy she just went on a date with was going to change the trajectory of her life. Then the ghost of a college student who loved to road trip to a concert appears. The ghost of a small-town newspaperwoman comes out from behind the box of yellowed newspapers. The ghost of a newlywed, giddily in love and full of dreams fo...

What Golden Advice Did You Learn In Your Life

By Juveria Siddiqui  1.The hottest place in hell is reserved for those who deliberately arouse someone's love without the intention of loving them back. 2.Pretty people aren't always beautiful, and beautiful people aren't always pretty. I hope you know the difference. 3.You're not really rich until you have something that money can't buy. 4.The more you can talk about uncomfortable things with someone, the more comfortable you're with them 5.If you don't have the patience and empathy to upbring a child, please don't have one. Better listen to the taunts of the society than spoil a life. 6.Please respect yourself. Maybe you don't score the highest in your class, or maybe you're not great at sports, but whatever you are, respect that. 7.The less you react, the more stable you become. Yes, chemistry works in real life situations too :) 8.Don't judge the choices someone made if you don't know the options they had to choose from. 9.Always chec...

How Doi Refresh my mind in Five minutes

By Shweta Arora This technique was discussed for the first time by Dr. Win Wenger. I don’t know what it’s called, so I’m naming it - ‘The Head Technique’. Sit straight. Close your eyes. Imagine the boundary of your head. Now imagine this boundary expanding by an inch. You actually need to ‘see’ the boundary of your head spreading out! Doing this signals your brain to pump extra oxygen into your blood. It results in instant energy in your body. It takes less than 5 minutes and charges your mind up! © The Learning Hub 2023

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN HONOUR OF THE LATE MONARCH HSM KING PROF. T. J. T. PRINCEWILL JP, CFR, AMACHREE Xl, AMANYANABO AND NATURAL RULER OF THE KALABARI KINGDOM, IN RIVERS STATE FROM NOVEMBER 1ST –DECEMBER 25TH 2023.

PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES IN HONOUR OF THE LATE MONARCH HSM KING PROF. T. J. T. PRINCEWILL JP, CFR, AMACHREE Xl, AMANYANABO AND NATURAL RULER OF THE KALABARI KINGDOM, IN RIVERS STATE FROM NOVEMBER 1ST –DECEMBER 25TH 2023. DATE/ACTIVITY ACTION BY COMMITTEE Wednesday 1st November 2023: Spiritual/Culture 4:00 am: Seven Canon Shots as Formal Traditional Announcement of The commencement of Burial Culture 8:00 am: Final (Oku) Emissaries to All Communities In Kalabari Kingdom and compounds of Buguma to announce the Burial Activities Culture Monday 6th November 2023: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm: Prayers/Fasting at various Kalabari Communities  Prayer Wednesday 8th November 2023:  5:00 am-3:00 pm: Ekine Sekiapu Perform Town Cleansing at Buguma  Culture Thursday 9th November 2023:  5:00 am: Egbele-Ereme sing round Buguma  Culture Monday 13th November 2023:  4:00 am-8:00 am: Women Native Singing Groups sing round Buguma  Culture Wednesday 15 -18 November 2023:  Ekine Sekiapu Annual night Ngbula display  Cul...

Some Of The Hardest Truth In Life

1.Money matters a lot.Without money you really are nothing. You are shit in people's eye . 2.You shouldn't expect from others to see your side of story or view. Expectations really 🤕 hurts. 3.It hurts more in friendship than in love. 4.Nobody wants you to be successful except your parents. 5.Looks matter alot. 6.We want change but can't be the one to change. 7.We want others to understand but don't want to understand their situation. 8.Not everyone is your real friend. 9.Some dreams are dreams forever. We want someone right but don't try to be the right person. © The Learning Hub 2023

8 Psychological Facts That Impresses You

1.Restaurants use red, orange, and yellow colors in their branding as these colors make us feel hungry. 2.If you have answered a tricky question with sarcasm, research suggests that you have a healthy and functioning brain! 3.If you want to make your decisions carefully, think about them in another language. Thinking in a different language can help you make rational decisions. 4.Practicing holistic therapies such as mindfulness or gratitude can help you overcome lifelong cognitive distortions. 5.Being in love is biochemically the same as having a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder 6.Our brain treats rejection as physical pain 7. 90 % of people test things they cant say in person 8.People who talk to themselves are smart by nature. ©The Learning Hub 2023

What are some hard truths that actually make life better once you accept them?

1. Do not date while you're broke, in terrible shape, miserable, or your life is chaotic. Get your life in order first. 2. You should either have a supportive partner or no partner; there's no third option. 3. The best revenge is getting yourself to a place where you no longer care about it. 4. If someone can't acknowledge their flaws, they lack self-awareness and pose a danger. 5. Just because a relationship has lasted a long time doesn't mean it's successful. 6. Self-respect is derived from self-control, not from pleasing others or seeking external validation. 7. Don't waste your time and energy on social media, overthinking, or meaningless relationships. 8. If you always believe your happiness is somewhere else, you'll never find it where you are. 9. Life doesn't wait for you to be okay; get up every day and keep pushing through. 10. Free yourself from society's advice; most people don't know what they're doing. ©The Learning Hub 2023

13 Rules That Will Improve Your Life

1. Every day, read at least 20 pages. Books have the highest ROl in the world. 2. Set boundaries with others. People will take advantage of your kindness. 3. Don't take anything personally; instead, work hard to correct it and demonstrate who you are. 4. Have a good circle of pals. Our future is determined by who we spend the most time with. 5. Don't wait for the perfect moment. There is no such thing as an ideal time; we only have nOw. 6. Work hard and stay motivated by your ambitions, not your addictions. 7. Get to know new individuals. You'll go places you never thought possible thanks to networking. 8. Exercise daily and eat healthily. You are the best possible version of yourself. 9. Sleep for at least 7 hours per day to increase your mood and mental strength. 10. Make a morning routine to help you be more productive. 11. Develop skills that will pay you $500 every week. Create your future now! 12. Never rely on your 9-to-5 salary. Begin by developing 5 or more income ...