01.Find Your Ikigai: Everyone has a personal "ikigai" that gives their life meaning and purpose. It is often found at the intersection of what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. Identifying your ikigai helps you live a more fulfilled life.

Find Your Ikigai

02.Stay Active and Never Retire: Keeping yourself mentally and physically active is essential for longevity. In Japanese culture, the idea of retirement is less prominent because people continue to contribute to society or engage in fulfilling activities for as long as they can.

Stay Active and Never Retire

03.Embrace Simplicity: Leading a simple, uncluttered life helps in reducing stress and maintaining mental clarity. Practicing mindfulness, finding joy in small things, and focusing on what's truly important can improve well-being.

Embrace Simplicity

04.Surround Yourself with a Strong Community: Social connections are crucial for a happy and long life. People in communities with high life expectancies, such as the residents of Okinawa, value supportive relationships and spend time with loved ones regularly.

Surround Yourself with a Strong Community

05.Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle: A balanced lifestyle that includes moderate physical activity, a nutritious diet (especially rich in vegetables and plant-based foods), and avoiding excess is key to health and longevity. The residents of Okinawa, often cited in the book, live by the saying "hara hachi bu," meaning to eat until you're 80% full, promoting mindful eating habits.

Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle

The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life is a popular book by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles. It explores the Japanese concept of ikigai, which refers to a sense of purpose or reason for being.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider   “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb   According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?

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Books

Hector Garcia was born in Spain in 1981 and has been living in Tokyo since 2004. During his spare time he writes aGeekinJapan.com, one of the most widely-read blogs in the world in Spanish and in English, as well as books about his experiences in Japan. He is the author of the bestsellers: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and A Geek in Japan. You can find more of Hector's musings at ageekinjapan.com

Héctor García

Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician.

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Ikigai

Nielsen discovered that only 16% of people really read every word of the article. People most likely glance on your online article. That means they:<ul><li>Fox eyes on some words </li><li>Skip parts to find the most relevant information </li></ul>

What Is Skanning

<ul><li>F-pattern. Only a few first words in the line and less with every next line </li><li>Layer cake. Headlines, subheading and outlines </li><li>Spotted pattern. Searching for definite information: numbers, names, data and so on</li><li>Commitment pattern. Read the whole part, then find an answer for their problem.</li><li>Exhausted review pattern. Like a student. A lot of backtracks, read every world with a small speed. </li><li>List bypassing pattern. Going straight to the lists or faq. </li><li>Selection bypassing pattern. Skips the big parts (often then they have a low value)</li><li>Lownmover pattern. </li></ul>

How People Skan The Online Page

<ol><li>Relate Headlines and subheading with the text</li><li>The first 2-3 words in the line should bring the central message</li><li>Highlight the key words (bold, colour)</li><li>Bulleted lists (4-5 points)</li><li>Simple language to prevent backtracks </li><li>Short the introduction </li><li>Use inverted pyramid </li><li>Use numerous, if your theme suggests it</li><li>Add more verbs</li><li>Deepstash dive for the research and information </li></ol>

How To Adapt Text?

On the web, things work a little bit awkwardly. You may have already learned from companies’ writing style guides or articles here on Medium that the following factors help retain readers’ attention…

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

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Remote Work

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Reading & Writing

People Don’t Read Online—They Scan. This Is How to Write for Them

The core message is that the present moment is the only reality. Everything else—past and future—is a mental construct. Focusing on the now helps eliminate anxiety and allows for inner peace.

1. Living in the Present Moment

The ego thrives on identification with past regrets and future fears, creating suffering. Detaching from the ego liberates you from this pain.

2. Ego as the Source of Suffering

We often identify with our thoughts, but we are more than just our thinking mind. Recognizing that you are the observer behind your thoughts brings calm and clarity.

3. You Are Not Your Mind

“The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. Used wrongly, however, it becomes very destructive.”

The “pain-body” refers to accumulated emotional pain. Staying present weakens the pain-body's hold, preventing it from driving negative emotions.

4. The Pain-Body

Accepting life as it is, without resistance, leads to peace. This doesn’t mean passivity but rather embracing reality without unnecessary emotional struggle.

5. Surrender to What Is

“Whatever you fight, you strengthen, and what you resist, persists.”

Focusing on the past or future keeps you trapped in dissatisfaction. The only way to truly experience life is by living fully in the present moment

6. Breaking the Cycle of Time

Enlightenment is not about becoming someone new but deeply realizing the present moment. The Now is the doorway to spiritual awakening and true freedom.

7. The Now is the Gateway to Enlightenment

In moments of stillness, you connect with your true self, beyond thought. This inner silence brings strength and wisdom, allowing you to face challenges calmly.

When you are fully present in your relationships, you stop projecting fears and desires onto others. This creates deeper connections based on acceptance and understanding.

9. Mindful Presence in Relationships

Living in the present moment frees you from seeking validation from external sources. The judgments and opinions of others lose their power, allowing you to live authentically.

10. Freedom from External Validation

Accepting the impermanence of life, including death, helps you let go of fear. Embracing life’s fleeting nature allows you to live more fully in the now.

11. Accepting Death as a Part of Life

At the core of the book is the concept of being. True peace comes from simply being present, not striving or worrying, but embracing the moment with full awareness.

12. Finding Peace in Being

To make the journey into the Now we will need to leave our analytical mind and its false created self, the ego, behind. From the very first page of Eckhart Tolle's extraordinary book, we move rapidly into a significantly higher altitude where we breathe a lighter air. We become connected to the indestructible essence of our Being, “The eternal, ever present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Although the journey is challenging, Eckhart Tolle uses simple language and an easy question and answer format to guide us. A word of mouth phenomenon since its first publication, The Power of Now is one of those rare books with the power to create an experience in readers, one that can radically change their lives for the better.

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Philosophy

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Mindfulness

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Meditation

Eckhart Tolle is a teacher, author, and entrepreneur. He is a German-born resident of Canada best known as the author of The Power of Now and A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Tolle does not identify with any specific religion, but he has been influenced by multiple spiritual works.

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The Power of Now

1. The Power of Small Habits:James Clear emphasizes that small, incremental changes, when compounded over time, can lead to significant improvements. Rather than focusing on drastic transformations, consistently making tiny improvements (just 1% better each day) will yield remarkable results in the long run.

The Power of Small Habits

2. The Habit Loop (Cue, Craving, Response, Reward):Habits follow a loop consisting of a cue (trigger), craving (motivation), response (action), and reward (outcome). Understanding this loop helps you build good habits by designing cues that trigger them and avoiding cues that lead to bad habits.

The Habit Loop

3. Identity-Based Habits:Instead of focusing on specific goals like "I want to lose weight," Clear encourages adopting identity-based habits. This means shifting your mindset to embody the identity you want: "I am someone who exercises regularly," which leads to consistent behavior aligned with that identity.

Identity-Based Habits

4. The Two-Minute Rule:Make it as easy as possible to start new habits by breaking them down into very simple actions that can be done in two minutes or less. For example, if you want to read more, start by reading just a page a day. This lowers the barrier to entry and makes habits more sustainable.

The Two-Minute Rule

5. Environment Design:We are more influenced by our environment than we realize. By designing your surroundings to make good habits easier (e.g., placing healthy food within reach) and bad habits harder (e.g., keeping distractions out of sight), you can better control your behavior without relying solely on willpower and soul satisfaction

Environment Design

Atomic Habits by James Clear is a self-improvement book that explores how small, consistent changes in daily habits can lead to remarkable personal and professional transformations over time.

The #1 New York Times bestseller. Over 10 million copies sold! Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights. Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field. Learn how to: <ul><li>make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);</li></ul><ul><li>overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;</li></ul><ul><li>design your environment to make success easier;</li></ul><ul><li>get back on track when you fall off course;</li></ul>...and much more. Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

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Habits

James Clear is the author of "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" He writes about habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement at jamesclear.com. His website receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter.His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Learn more at jamesclear.com

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Atomic Habits

"I don’t know" is a perfectly valid response when you’re still working through your thoughts or when things feel uncertain. It’s often a sign that you’re taking your time to reflect and process rather than rushing to an answer. This can happen when you're deep in thought, trying to figure out how you feel, or when you're unsure about a situation or decision.

Sometimes, it’s okay to admit that you don’t have the answer yet. You might be in a phase where you're exploring your feelings, gathering more information, or simply waiting for clarity. It’s also possible that you’re someone who values understanding things on a deeper level, and that means you need time to really think things through before making a judgment.

Saying "I don’t know" can be a way of being honest with yourself and others, acknowledging that not everything needs to be decided right away. It’s a natural part of self-discovery and growth, and over time, clarity often comes when you least expect it.

That’s totally okay. Sometimes, "I don’t know" is the best response when you’re still figuring things out or when things feel unclear. ﻿It’s part of the process of self-discovery and reflection, especially for someone with your depth of thought

Self-discovery and reflection

You don’t have to have all the answers right now. Giving yourself the space to sit with that uncertainty is a healthy way to approach it. Over time, things might become clearer.

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Religion & Spirituality

I don't know 

Around two months ago I started to take care about myself- I started to do healthy habits like drinking 2 liters of water and I tried to be more confident. I troubled with perfectionism and I stressed about everything

My Experience

Healthy habits helped me so much! For example it helped me with sleep. Insted of 30 minutes I fall asleep in 2 minutes! Then I sleep much better than before and I feel better in the morning.

1. Sleep

There are days when I can’t stop smiling because of nothing. I just smile and I have good mood and always when I think why I’m so happy I can’t find anything out. Don’t forget: it’s not wrong when you’re sad. Of course it’s not. But it’s not ok when you are still sad.

2. Better Mood

Once I heard that when you’re happier you look better. You don’t look so sad and everyone can see it. Since I started to feel better I notice that more people speak with me themselves and I don’t have to start the conversation.

3. Better Relations

Earlier I wouldn’t speak so much at school. I was always angry with myself when I knew something and didn’t answer a question and then found out that it was right. I wouldn’t have such a good friends and I wouldn’t experience so many good things. I would never tell you that I love myself and I’m satisfied with me but now I would

4. Confidence

It was always so hard to concentrate. I always reproached myself that I couldn’t read a book without stoping. Do you ask why? I was so unsatisfied with me and so stressed about everything that I just couldn’t do anything.

5. Concentration

So what does it mean? That when you will start to take care of yourself you will feel much better and it’s worth it! In my next post we will find out what helped me to feel better.

The Result

You can't pour from an empty cup…

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Mental Health

How can healthy habits and confidence change life

The central idea is that how you start your day profoundly affects how the rest of it unfolds. The early hours, especially 5 AM, are when you can focus on self-improvement without distractions. Waking up early gives you the edge in achieving productivity, personal growth, and calm before the world wakes up.

1. Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life

This powerful morning routine is divided into three segments of 20 minutes each: Move, Reflect, and Grow. The first 20 minutes are for intense exercise to get your body energized. The second is for reflecting, journaling, or meditating to center your mind. The last 20 minutes are for growth—reading, learning, or building skills to grow mentally and spiritually.

2. The 20/20/20 Formula

The first hour after waking is termed "Victory Hour," where you set the tone for the day. This focused time is when the brain is most active, creative, and open to insights. Using this hour wisely is one of the most important steps to achieve personal mastery and success.

3. Victory Hour: The Golden Hour

Personal mastery involves more than just optimizing productivity or material success. True greatness comes from balancing four internal pillars: Mindset (thoughts), Heartset (emotions), Healthset (physical well-being), and Soulset (spirituality). These inner aspects need equal attention for overall life balance and fulfillment.

4. The Four Interior Empires

Building and mastering habits requires patience and a strategic approach. The 5 AM Club breaks this process into a 66-day period: the first 22 days are for destruction of old habits, the next 22 days for installation of new ones, and the final 22 for integration. This phased approach helps ensure long-term behavioral change.

5. The Habit Installation Protocol

Early morning solitude is a gift. It provides clarity and creativity, giving you time to think deeply and recharge. Solitude allows you to plan, reflect, and connect with yourself, which is essential for gaining perspective on your goals and the actions needed to achieve them.

6. The Importance of Solitude

Distractions dilute your potential. By rising early and dedicating the first few hours to personal growth and focused work, you remove yourself from the noise of the world. Limiting distractions and guarding your attention helps you achieve more in less time, giving you a significant edge.

7. Focus on Freedom from Distraction

While the book advocates high performance, it also emphasizes the importance of self-care. Physical fitness, mental health, and personal relationships are as crucial as financial and professional success. Striking this balance ensures a well-rounded, fulfilling life.

8. Balance High Achievement with Well-being

Living an extraordinary life is not just about what you accomplish, but about the impact you leave behind. By practicing the principles of the 5 AM Club, you are not only setting yourself up for personal and professional success but also creating a legacy of wisdom, generosity, and inspiration for others.

9. Longevity and Legacy

Personal transformation doesn’t happen overnight, but through consistent, small actions every day. Getting up early, following the 20/20/20 formula, and committing to growth leads to significant results over time. The key is consistency—small wins accumulated daily lead to lasting change.

10. Small Daily Wins Lead to Big Results

To truly grow, you must push yourself beyond your comfort zone. The discipline to wake up at 5 AM, maintain a strict routine, and engage in self-reflection and physical exercise is tough. However, this discomfort is where real progress happens. Success lies in pushing through what others avoid.

11. Embrace the Uncomfortable

Success and personal mastery aren’t instant. Like the habit installation process, real growth takes time, discipline, and persistence. The 5 AM Club teaches that true mastery comes from a long-term commitment to self-improvement, starting with a structured and intentional morning routine.

12. Mastery Takes Time

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.      Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.      Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through:<ul><li>How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements</li><li>A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day</li><li>A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth</li><li>A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed</li><li>“Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world</li></ul>Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.

Robin Sharma is one of the world’s premier thinkers on leadership, personal growth and life management. The bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Who Will Cry When You Die? and The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO and four other books on self-transformation. Robin Sharma is in constant demand internationally as keynote speaker at the conferences of many of the most powerful companies on the planet including Microsoft, Nortel Networks, General Motors, FedEx and IBM. He is a resident of Ontario, Canada. (Barnes and Noble)

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The 5AM Club

“You're a ghost driving a meat-coated skeleton made from stardust, riding a rock, hurtling through space.Fear Nothing﻿.”-Unknown

"Cursed are those who feel oceans, but can express just a drop" -Franz Kafka

"Life cannot be against you, for you are life itself.”-The One

“Shared joy is double the joy. Shared sorrow is half the sorrow.” -Unknown

“Wanting nothing gives you everything”

“Don’t steal someone’s karma to save them.”

“You can’t add days to your life but you can add life to your days.”

“People don’t realize how hard you ride for them, until you park.”

“Don’t let anyone who hasn’t been in your shoes, tell you how to tie your laces.”

“The only time you should look back is to see how far you’ve come.”

“are you healed or just distracted?”

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Problem Solving

DAILY QUOTES 

In simple terms, the book explains how the things in your life are tied to your Subconscious mind. 
Key concepts:
<ul>
<li>Subconscious mind plays a big role in people's life </li>
<li>You can change your life by changing your Subconscious mind </li>
</ul>

Brief Summary of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

I've learned that our hidden thoughts can shape our reality. The way we perceive things can impact how we experience them. 🧠
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<li>We can either improve or worsen a situation based on our mindset.🤔</li>
<li>It's important to be aware of our subconscious programming. 👀</li>
<li>Challenge negative thoughts and try to see things from a different perspective. 🌈</li>
</ul>

I Admit...

I find it hard to grasp how our subconscious mind can heal our bodies, even from diseases we were born with. It just doesn't make sense to me.

But...

The author, of course, gives numerous examples of people the techniques he mentions have worked for.But from personal experience as well as that of those around me, it is either the methods are not truly valid or some people just don't believe enough or don't want sound health bad enough, which is not true, at least not all the time.(I'm actually yet to meet a sick person who does not desire to be better)

What I've concluded is that while some people see results, others don't. This doesn't mean they lack the desire, but simply that it may not be meant to happen...yet.

Results

I'm curious, have you read the book or tried the methods mentioned by the author? Did they work for you?
Remember: Whether they worked or not does not determine your happiness, you do.

What About You?

Examining the Effectiveness of Techniques from The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

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Does the Subconscious Really Heal?

"Rich Dad, Poor Dad" is a concept that highlights the differences in mindset and financial philosophy between two father figures. The term refers to a situation where an individual has two father figures with different approaches to money and wealth-building. The "rich dad" is typically someone who has achieved financial freedom and has a mindset focused on asset-building, investing, and entrepreneurship. The "poor dad," on the other hand, may be someone who has a more traditional view of money and focuses on job security and the pursuit of higher education.

What this Concept is?

It is often used to illustrate the importance of financial education and the need to develop a mindset that focuses on building assets and generating passive income. It emphasizes that traditional education does not necessarily lead to financial intelligence/success and encourages individuals to seek knowledge & practical experience.It also highlights the importance of taking control of one's finances and not relying on others. It encourages individuals to think like entrepreneurs & view money not just as a means of survival but as a tool for creating wealth and positively impacting the world.

Continued...

The Lessons are a series of teachings related to personal finance and wealth-building that emphasize the importance of developing a strong financial mindset and taking control of one's financial future. The Lessons are designed to challenge traditional beliefs and assumptions about money and to provide practical advice and strategies for building wealth.

The 4 Lessons to Learn

One of the key lessons is the importance of financial education. The Lessons stress the need to develop a deep understanding of financial concepts and to seek out knowledge and expertise in the areas of accounting, investing, and entrepreneurship. This knowledge is critical for making informed financial decisions and for creating a solid foundation for long-term wealth-building.

1. Importance of Financial Education

Another important lesson is the difference between assets and liabilities. The Lessons emphasize the need to focus on building assets that generate passive income and to minimize liabilities that drain financial resources. This means investing in things like real estate, stocks, and businesses that have the potential to generate income over time, while avoiding debt and unnecessary expenses that can limit financial growth.

2. Knowledge of Assets/Liabilities

The Lessons also emphasize the importance of taking calculated risks and using leverage to achieve financial goals. This means being willing to invest in new ventures, taking calculated risks with investments, and using debt to finance assets that have the potential to generate income over time.

3. Calculated Risks

The Lessons stress the importance of developing a strong work ethic and a positive mindset. This means being disciplined, focused, and persistent in pursuing financial goals and maintaining a mindset that is focused on abundance, rather than scarcity.

4. Discipline

"Financial independence is the ability to live from the income of your own personal resources."

Becoming financially literate means acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to manage personal finances effectively. It involves understanding financial concepts such as budgeting, investing, debt management, and risk assessment. Financial literacy is essential for making informed financial decisions and achieving long-term financial security.Here are the 5 key aspects of it-

5 Ways of Becoming Financially Literate

One of the key steps to becoming financially literate is to educate oneself. This can be done by reading books, attending financial seminars or webinars, watching educational videos, and seeking advice from financial experts. By learning about different financial products, such as savings accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate, individuals can make informed decisions about how to allocate their resources.

1. Self-Education

Another important aspect of financial literacy is budgeting. This involves creating a budget that tracks income and expenses, and allows individuals to allocate funds according to their priorities. Budgeting helps to prevent overspending and ensures that financial resources are used in a way that aligns with personal goals.

2. Learn to Budget

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" is a personal finance book written by Robert Kiyosaki that challenges traditional beliefs about money and investing. The author draws on his experiences growing up with two father figures, one of whom was financially successful, and the other who was not. He teaches readers about the importance of financial education, asset-building, and the differences between assets and liabilities. Kiyosaki shares practical lessons and advice on managing debt, building wealth, and developing financial intelligence.

Although we have been successful in our careers, they have not turned out quite as we expected. We both have changed positions several times-for all the right reasons-but there are no pension plans vesting on our behalf. Our retirement funds are growing only through our individual contributions. Michael and I have a wonderful marriage with three great children. As I write this, two are in college and one is just beginning high school. We have spent a fortune making sure our children have received the best education available. One day in 1996, one of my children came home disillusioned with school. He was bored and tired of studying. “Why should I put time into studying subjects I will never use in real life?” he protested. Without thinking, I responded, “Because if you don't get good grades, you won't get into college.” “Regardless of whether I go to college,” he replied, “I'm going to be rich.”

Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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