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Out and About STYLE Magazine Issue 12 Vol. 1 Maya Al Hawary
Out and About STYLE Magazine Issue 12 Vol. 1 Maya Al Hawary
Out and About STYLE Magazine Issue 12 Vol. 1 Maya Al Hawary
January 2020
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Welcome
~ Alex Morritt
Contents
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• No Excuse Can Diminish the Friendliness of Silk Scarves
BEAUTY
• M
akeup Madness with Katrina - Going Parisian: Makeup I brought
along with me in Paris!
• The Art of Wearing Perfumes for Longer
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TAKING LESSONS
• Maya Al Hawary, Emirati Scholar, Chairman of the Board of
Governors of Dubai Carmel School
5
TALENT POOL
• Esther Eden, 22-year-old Singer-songwriter
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LIFESTYLE
• Money: Even Before You Start
• 15 Best Ways to Have Healthier Thyroid
• Creating your own luck
FOOD
• 7 Creative and Simple Eggplant Recipes
• Healthy Eating Ideas for a Fast-Paced Life
FITNESS
• The Ideal Diet for Every Body Type
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TRAVEL
• C
ruise the Caribbean: Top 5 destinations to visit in 2020
• T ravel with Kendria to Zurich, Switzerland
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FOR THE CULTURE
• The Reinvented Chronicles with Yvonne C. Mtengwa: Tips to
differentiating oneself from the masses
• The Internet: The Taste of Change in Modern Life
• 2020 Book Goals: 10 Books You Must Read Before the Year Ends
• Book Review: Think and Grow Rich
FASHION FEATURE
MARUF AZIMOV
(MAX FARDAN)
max.fardan
1. TELL US A BIT ABOUT
YOURSELF? The day came when my doctor told me to
I am Maruf Azimov, a 32-year old fitness call my family. I was preparing for some bad
model based in Dubai. On social media, news. My father was recuperating from a
most people know me as Max Fardan. I’m recent heart problem, and I couldn’t bear
a proud native of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a to send my family depressing news. “Be
beautiful landlocked Central Asian country strong; everything will be okay.” The doctor
teeming with history and exotic appeal. I told me. What came next was something
have three adorable kids, and I’m married I wasn’t prepared to hear in my life, ever.
to Shohista, my amazing, beautiful wife. “You have breast cancer.”
Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with an It was difficult for me to comprehend at first.
unlikely illness. Breast cancer, the culprit that I have breast cancer. I googled about it, and
takes over thousands of victims every year I could only stare in shock at the facts. At 24
worldwide, struck me: and I’ve fought it for years, I was, indeed, a Stage 2 breast cancer
years. Three years ago, I underwent several patient.
sessions of chemotherapy, including surgery
to remove the lump in my chest. Today, I Cancer treatment started very soon. Slowly,
stand as a proud cancer survivor, and I wish I went to treatment after treatment, and
for more years of good health to come. I still it wasn’t a pleasant experience. It was a
undergo routine check-ups every six months dizzying struggle, nauseating and leaving
to monitor my condition. me fatigued. I was told that there would
be more chemo sessions to undergo, so I
I came to Dubai when I got sick, and I was considered leaving my home country. At
anxious about letting my family know about first, I went to Turkey, asking myself where to
my struggle. When magazines started work, and weighing in the sacrifices I need
wanting to write about me, they asked to make to get treatments as well.
for my real name. I was a little hesitant to
disclose it back then for fear that news I decided to come to Dubai because of a
about my health will reach my family in close friend. He recommended Dubai very
Tashkent. Most of my friends call me Max, highly, saying that it’s a good place he
as it’s a short name, with an easy ring to it thought might work for me well. I found
like ‘Max Rich’. Max sounded just perfect, so a good job in Dubai, initially starting as a
I eventually adopted this screen name. salesman. At that time, it wasn’t enough
to sustain my needs, so I found a part-
time night shift job as security personnel.
2. TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY I worked for a year doing these jobs, and
THROUGH BREAST CANCER. at the same time, going to the hospital for
I was 24 when I was diagnosed with breast the treatments. It was a challenging time for
cancer. me, and whenever I’m talking with my family
over the phone, I’d pretend that everything
Back then, I’d been noticing a small lump in was alright.
my left chest for months. It was becoming
uncomfortable, and it wasn’t going away. I The life of a cancer patient is exhausting. The
felt that it was getting bigger. I decided to fatigue quickly sets in, and the exhaustion
see a doctor to have my condition checked. was palpable at the end of the day’s work.
I’d undergone several tests: from lab tests After a year, I stopped working those two
to MRI scans. jobs, and I just focused on one. I was
eventually promoted to sales manager after undergoing surgery to remove the lump in my
three years. The company helped me through left chest, I was declared cancer-free. Living
my ordeal. My manager, my boss, they not only for myself but for my wife and kids,
understood my situation, and they supported as well as my family back in Tashkent, makes
me all the way. The unwavering support of my me so happy and grateful.
friends here in Dubai was also instrumental in
helping me cope with cancer. For this reason, 3. HOW HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED
Dubai will always be my second home. SINCE FINDING OUT YOU ARE
CANCER-FREE?
I went back to Tashkent for my surgery. My I was in Dubai when the ‘call’ happened. I
fantastic doctor became a close friend of picked up the phone and heard my doctor on
mine, and my gratitude for him flows really the other side. He was crying. “You’ve won it,
deep. He helped me obtain the expensive my boy. You’ve won it.” I was in shock. “What
medicine I needed. In Uzbekistan, healthcare happened?” I told him. He replied, “You’ve
is also free, thanks to the government’s beaten cancer!”
efforts to finance the state hospitals, medical
institutions and clinics. I reminisced about all the treatments I
braved, the arduous, difficult months of
After finishing chemo and successfully chemotherapy. I looked back on all the
support I received from the people around I was indeed fortunate and blessed. And I
me. There wasn’t a day in those cancer- knew I fought well. I never gave up, and I
stricken years that I’ve told myself that I enjoyed life even though I was stricken with
have to be ready for anything that could cancer during all those challenging years.
happen. Life is fragile, and it is a brief time I went to the gym to dance because I love
we only borrowed from God. I remembered dancing, and I also sing whenever the vibe
the prayers I’ve mumbled silently, asking hits me. Knowing that I might as well be gone
God to give me even a little bit more time at any day made me enjoy my life, including
for my loved ones, for the dreams and goals the smallest of happy, positive events. I think
I have for them. I have to be there when God listens when we are truly grateful for the
all my unwed sisters finally walk down the lives we’ve been gifted with.
aisles. For my father, I’ll buy him a car for his
taxi business. And how could I even leave I ventured into freelance modelling and
my sweet wife? At least, if I were to perish eventually became a brand ambassador. I’m
soon, I should be able to find him a suitable more passionate and happier than ever, and
husband to take care of her and the kids I couldn’t simply ask for more. Having won
when I’m gone. These were the thoughts I over cancer and becoming healthy is enough
had to prepare for the worst. as a blessing and a renewed gift of life.
4. HOW WOULD YOU
DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE?
My mood dictates my style. I also see
myself with a versatile, independent
taste in fashion, and I like showcasing
different styles for many occasions. Sexy,
elegant styles are appealing to me:
something not too gaudy but catches
attention like a whiff of mysterious
perfume. It is also important for me to
pick a style that accentuates me as a
person and not the outfit itself. It’s like
‘dressing not to dress’.
6. WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES
DOES CARRYING THE MR DUBAI
CROWN CARRY?
Having the title of Mr Dubai imposes
both prestige and responsibility. You
have to represent a culturally diverse,
cosmopolitan city, bearing the local
roots of a true Emirati as the male
face of Dubai. It’s not all about being
physically beautiful, or aesthetic in the
fashion sense. Still, titles like these
also demand strength of character and
authenticity in putting forward your
convictions, aspirations and advocacy.
The male figure that we need our society
to embrace is the picture of a benevolent
father, an amazing brother and a loving son.
As Mr Dubai, these are the images I want to
exemplify.
No Excuse
Can Diminish
the Friendliness
of Silk Scarves
You might have wondered
why scarves never go
out of style or what’s the
importance attached
to them. The answer
is simple; scarves are
an international piece
of garment, giving you
warmth, protection,
neatness, grace and
individuality. Be it
for fashion purpose,
spiritual motive or
shield from extreme
weather conditions, it is
that functional piece of
adornment you invest
in because it helps you
style yourself in multiple
unique ways, adapts to
all weathers and adds
the final charisma to your
outfit.
Silk Scarf
Purchasing
Considerations
When you decide to buy a silk scarf for yourself, keep a practical stance. You
should be clear-headed about what you’re going to need it for. It is clear,
scarves are multi-functional but your purchase can go wasteful if its purpose
is missing. Think about when and where you want to wear it and with what
attire. Would you be using it for office during daytime or for a casual night
out? The choices are unlimited and so is the available variety.
Once the objective has been sorted out, other related issues will straighten
out automatically, such as the colour, pattern, weave, size and shape. We’ll
be discussing the usage of silk scarves at length today, their practicality,
beauty, as well as the high demand in unisex fashion world.
Silk Scarves
Add Class to
Men’s Clothing
Any man would certainly welcome long, rectangular
beautiful patterned silk scarves in his wardrobe to
perk up his otherwise bland coloured dresses. This
accessory can be worn on its own, with or without
a necktie. Remember, the scarf doesn’t and cannot
replace a tie or bow; it’s a complete additional
accessory giving guys a strong, dashing look for
perfect masculinity.
The Simplest
Knot-Overhand
Lay your scarf over your shoulders and
tie both ends over and under as we tie
shoelaces. Adjust the front a bit and
tighten a bit according to your desire.
Always keep your attire in mind and
select your scarf in matching or contrast,
just enough to boost your confidence
and style.
This is a make-believe
knot, best applicable
on big, bold prints and
medium-sized or even
lengthy scarves. Wear the
scarf with one end hanging
twice longer than the other
one. Tie a loose hand knot
on the longer side, leaving
about 12-18 inches at
the end. Now take the
shorter scarf end and slip
it through the knot, finally
tightening to the desired
length. This will create an
exquisite debonair casual
look.
Fake It
Go French-
European Knot
This is the simplest yet most
elegant knot style requiring
a lengthy scarf. You’ll have to
fold the scarf in the middle; the
two ends meet exactly at the
same length. Carefully wrap
it around your neck, holding
the doubled over bend in
one hand. Pass the other end
through the bend and pull
snug. This knot looks and
works best with silk scarves.
Perfect for office wear and a
lavish evening party.
Women are luckier to be
able to make use of silk
scarves in numerous ways.
These fancy, colourful
embellishments add charm
Women Beautifying to the female persona. Let’s
discuss a few unique styles
Silk Scarves of bringing silk scarves to
their best potential.
Hair
Accessory
This can flaunt your hairstyle in daytime
and evening, more so in the summers.
You can catch up your hair in a chic
ponytail and tie it with a silk scarf
matching your outfit. It can also be
worn around your head and tied at
the back. Go and be creative with silk
scarves using them as hair accessories
for a change.
Tie it in bow shape, giving
it a look of a statement
necklace. Wrap it twice
around your neck and tie
a knot resembling a bow,
sitting either below your
chin or on the side for extra
style. You can pull it off in
the office with a blazer.
Adorn Your Neck
Around One
Shoulder
This look might deceive others
into believing your blouse
has a stylish part. Tie your
silk scarf neatly around part
of the tank, making one side
decorative. It works best with
plain sleeveless tops.
Tie the ends of your silk
scarf to your sunglasses
or eyeglasses. This would
keep your glasses safe
during office hours,
saving precious time
lost in searching for your
misplaced specs. It should
Loop it around
the Wrist
Wear the silk scarf around your
wrist as a bracelet, a band or as a
clasp for your wristwatch. Twist it if
it’s longer in length and tie a bow
knot at the end that hangs to one
side.
Belt the scarf around
your trench coat when
going out, for a classy
appealing look. Enrich
Accentuate
the appearance further
by choosing contrasting
Your Waistline
shades if your clothes are
neutral tinted.
Brighten Your
Handbag
In place of key chains, stickers
and other handbag tidbits,
twist a bright silk scarf and
wrap it around the straps of
your purse. This is a trendy
street look, which have
embraced
We’re leaving you with just a
few basic ideas to remind you
that it’s never too hot or too
cold to ignore wearing your
silk scarves. In fact, silk scarves
are so useful and workable
that one fails to run out of the
habit of not wearing them.
Model: Lili Lilla Nagy
Photo & Retouch: Balazs Nemet
Pixi Skintreats
M A K E U P Rose Tonic
M A D N E S S
Dermalogica (Rose & Elderflower
Gel Cleanser Nourishing Toner)
W I T H
Origins Ginzing
Energy-Boosting
Gel Moisturiser
GOING PARISIAN:
MAKEUP I BROUGHT
ALONG WITH ME
IN PARIS!
SKIN PREP:
I spent the holidays in Paris with my family,
and it was the most amazing experience.
We fell so deeply in love with Paris: the
architecture, the people and the art, and
we’re even planning to go back at least
twice a year from this point forward. But
anyway, let’s get to the reason you are all
here: my Paris makeup set!
EYES:
BROWS:
CONCEALER:
HIGHLIGHT:
Katrina is the Creative
Director at The Beauty
Studio, Middle East. In
this article, she shares
Laura Mercier Translucent her travel makeup and
Loose Powder - Glow Urban Decay Naked Skin
skin routine.
(Medium Deep) Shapeshifter Palette
It might seem like a lot of stuff, but it really wasn’t! I didn’t bring which is awesome timing for me if I must say so!
any setting sprays because the weather was more fit for powders
than sprays. I also didn’t mind having a single eyeshadow palette Everything I packed are the products I actually used each day. I
(not even my favourite ABH x Jackie Aina palette). Basically, I want to preface this by saying that my skin is at its optimal health
wanted to blend into the Parisian crowd by following the “less so please don’t think that because all of this worked for me that
is more” rule, but also by tweaking my signature natural glow it will also undoubtedly work for you. My skin type is normal to
looks with a different shade of lipstick every day. During winter in dry, and I take really good care of it and consequently, it makes it
Paris, you can get away with a dark shade eyeliner on the upper easier for me to apply makeup by blessing me with healthy skin.
lash line or on the waterline all day because it’s pretty gloomy
and the sun is only out for a bit before it hides behind the clouds So there you have it! There were only a few items I packed and
again. I noticed that a lot of women in French shops and French didn’t use but my Parisian holiday makeup was ultimately very
restaurants do this, so I didn’t hesitate to fall in line! simple and classic. It was definitely perfect for a full day at the
Chateau de Versailles, or an impromptu photo session in front
On the second day, I recorded my full first-day routine via the time- of the Arc de Triomphe and the Musee du Louvre, dinner at
lapse function on my iPhone camera so I could easily follow each Fouquet’s Paris, a nightly stroll under the lights of the Eiffel Tower,
step for the next two days. The reason why I didn’t record the first or just a simple shopping trip to Avenue des Champs Elysees and
day is because I referenced it as a test day. I wanted to make sure the Galleries Lafayette.
that my skin and the Parisian weather would actually work well
together before making it my official routine. Thankfully, it did, I hope that I have not only inspired each of you to step outside
and I didn’t have to change anything. As a result, I ended up with the box with your makeup routine when you are away from home,
beautiful, flawless skin (no breakouts or adverse reactions) and but I hope that I have inspired you to travel more this 2020. It is
an easy makeup routine that was perfect for winter in Paris. As a the year of abundance! Laugh more, smile more, do more, be
bonus tip, I had more time to spend with my family for outdoor grateful, live life more abundantly and never ever forget: TRAVEL
sightseeing and shopping because I wasn’t stuck doing a 2 - 3 IS LIFE!
hour makeup routine every morning. I would honestly say it only
took me about 30 - 40 minutes to do my makeup each morning Cheers to 2020!
Model: Szintia Bakos
Photo & Retouch: Andrea Marton
Headpiece: Trangoni Couture
Hair: Izabella Koszeri
Bridal Beauty Makeup: Liv Rideg
Dress: Nagy Agota Collection
Location: Studio Lightroom, Budapest, Hungary
Instagram: @livridegmakeup
Model: Szintia Bakos
Photo & Retouch: Andrea Marton
Headpiece: Trangoni Couture
Hair: Izabella Koszeri
Bridal Beauty Makeup: Liv Rideg
Dress: Nagy Agota Collection
Location: Studio Lightroom, Budapest, Hungary
Instagram: @livridegmakeup
The Art of Wearing
Perfumes for Longer
Perfumes are the last and the most essential
part of grooming. Everyone loves that final spritz
of alluring scent after getting ready to head out
enveloped in a long-lasting fragrance announcing
its arrival proudly. All of us are conscious of the
significance of beautiful perfumes, rendering it
essential to make these fragrances last as long as
possible.
Before getting into the tips and tricks of keeping your scent
stay longer, there are various factors to bear in mind. First, from
perfume buying to wearing: it’s an art. Perfumes are available
in many forms, hence their longevity levels. Their creation
involves base notes, middle notes and top notes. These notes
play a pivotal role in the long life and sillage of perfume in
coordination with your skin type.
Know Your Perfume
Before you purchase a fancy fragrance
feeling heady by its gorgeous scent, be
sure what perfume type and note you’re
investing in. Pick eau de parfum instead
of eau de toilette, eau de cologne,
body mist or spray. Eau de parfum,
as well as extrait de parfum, is always
formulated with a higher concentration
of oils, resulting in a stronger and
longer-lasting formulation.
Notes of Perfume
The base notes in perfumes act like
its foundation. The stronger the base
notes are, the longer their scent clings
to the skin. Middle and top notes wear
off pretty quickly, so it’s the base notes
you ought to consider when buying a
perfume. Go for heavy base notes, such
as oriental and amber, woody, leathery
or musky scents. For citruses and florals,
you can always layer up two perfumes:
a heavy base note perfume, with your
floral fragrance on the top. This would
also help you in building up your
signature scent.
Know Your Skin Type
We won’t be getting into the
dermatological nuances and technical
definitions of the various skin types.
Generally speaking, there are two
common types: dry and oily, or
combination skin. While on the hunt
for perfumes, be wary of your skin
type. Dry-skinned people tend to lose
scents quicker than oily skin types. Be
sure to test out different perfumes and
opt for strong, heavy concentrated
scents. They’d stay with you for longer
stretches, and you won’t be missing
the good vibes your chosen perfume
brings.
You might feel exhausted by now, but don’t worry. Remember 5. Don’t throw away the last drops of perfume in the bottle.
these few don’ts to help yourself in getting the maximum out You can always mix them in your body lotion or soak a few
of your precious scents. cotton buds in those last droplets of fragrance, keeping them
in a plastic zip bag and throwing it in your purse for touch-ups
1. Don’t rub perfume on your skin—you only need to either
whenever needed.
dab it or spray it on yourself.
Finally, we’re leaving you with some good news. It’s usual for
2. In the same way, don’t rub your wrists together after
any perfume wearer not to be able to distinguish his or her
perfume application. Friction would fade away the top notes
perfume after mingling with others or even after spending a
faster than your liking.
few hours alone, but worry not. This certainly doesn’t indicate
3. Don’t douse yourself in the scent. Doing this can cause the loss of that scent; it’s because our noses get accustomed to
a rather adverse effect on your nerves and those you’re our own perfume, thus leaving us unable to smell it repeatedly.
surrounded by. Overdoing this can give off an overwhelming On the other hand, people around us can always pick up the
headache—literally. projection of our perfume.
4. Don’t spray directly in your hair or on your jewellery. Don’t Keep on experimenting with different perfumes the world is
spray too close to your clothes. The perfume oils can create offering. Understanding and finding your signature perfume
stains on the fabric. takes time and patience!
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AHMED BEN CHAIBAH
CEO OF AQUA FUN
1. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF. doing all these years was taken away from me.
I’m Ahmed Ben Chaibah, currently known as At that time, I couldn’t work as a DJ, I wasn’t
Aquaman, the owner of Aqua Fun, The largest able to do sports and I didn’t have a job. I’m
inflatable aqua park in the world. I design, emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially
produce, manage and operate Aqua Fun. Those broke. But I was thinking, do I want to cry about
are the things I mainly focus on these days. I am it, or do I need to recreate myself? And then
38-year-old Emirati National. I saw a video, like an incredible water-sports
game—it was so cool. Maybe I should do that.
AL HAWARY
Emirati PhD Scholar
Researching Emotional
Intelligence and Leadership
Chairman of the Board of
Governors of Dubai Carmel
School
1. TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF I’m a firm believer that nothing happens by
My name is Maya Al Hawary. I’m the first coincidence. When I first decided to speak in
PhD scholar in the United Arab Emirates to TEDx, I submitted my request, and I knew that
research on emotional intelligence and its my topic should be about tolerance. I did some
effect on leadership. I’m an Emirati, and I’m the research about it and how I should be speaking in
chairperson of the Board of Governors at Dubai TEDx. I went to the audition last December, and
Carmel School. I’m also the Director of Planning, it took them a month to choose. It was a door for
a consultant on the education and operations me, and I stepped into that room. I was able to
side. I do that part-time. My passion is in training. learn a lot about tolerance. I was accepted into
My training is more on soft skills and mostly TEDx, and I think I did well. If you see my Youtube
on positivity, happiness, tolerance, emotional video, the message is quite clear.
intelligence and communication skills.
Because of my training, I thought that government
I’ve accumulated about 900 hours conducting entities should also implement tolerance in the
training. I also spoke and led lectures for workplace. In those sessions, we also talked
motivational talks and academic conferences, about tolerance leading to happiness. I prepared
as well as social media training sessions in the my course plan and content. I started talking to
UAE. I’m also a TEDx speaker. 2019 marked a big consultancies, where they offer training to the
milestone and becoming a TEDx speaker was government. That’s how it started.
actually on my bucket list. Out of 100 people, I
was chosen, and it was a big thing for me. 3. WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF
TOLERANCE?
A little bit of history about myself: I started as I will still stick to what I said in TEDx. Number
a vice-principal for eight years at Dubai Carmel One, accept others. It doesn’t mean that you
School. A great opportunity came when His literally need to keep them nearby, and it’s also
Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak asked for not about ignoring people like as long as you
a female principal to run his school, which was don’t mingle, because that’s not tolerance at all.
one of the first schools belonging to the Higher Tolerance is having the courage to make an initial
Colleges of Technology in Dubai. His Highness conversation. Make a brief introduction about
wanted to open up a new school that features yourself and make other people feel that you’re
blended learning, the first of its kind in the actually there.
UAE. I was chosen to direct that project, which
I managed for two years. I’ve come a long way, Number Two, understand. Why do they look
and after ten years, from being a vice-principal different? Why do they have special needs? For
to a principal at the Dubai Carmel School, I now example, are they American, African, Jamaican
hold the position of Chairman of the Board. or Chinese? Just keep it in your mind and don’t
literally ask them those questions. From there,
you’ll be able to understand their differences
2. IN 2019, YOU DID A LOT OF WORK and how you will make adjustments for them.
WITH THE DUBAI GOVERNMENT’S Note that understanding and making extreme
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT judgements are different, so be careful.
AUTHORITY IN THE PROMOTION
OF ACCEPTANCE AND TOLERANCE The third step is to forgive. Forgiveness is
ACROSS THE EMIRATES. WHY IS THAT different from tolerance. Tolerance means that
SO IMPORTANT TO YOU? there’s something unacceptable that you need to
tolerate. In Arabic, it’s al tasamoh—the root word is samh which means
forgive. Forgive them for what? Forgive them for acting that way for
whatever reasons. It’s not forgiving them for their actions, but it’s like
having mercy in their humanity. You have to see them as human beings.
We’re all God’s children, and God cherishes them, so we need to give
them mercy as well.
In 2016, the first Minister of Happiness and the first Minister of Tolerance
was appointed, and both have their own ministries. In 2015, the first law
for ending discrimination was issued. There’s a need for those ministries
to come up because of the huge diversity in the UAE’s population.
If you have a child at school, try making friends there and introduce
yourself. In the UAE, the cultural diversity is palpable, and yes, we may
come from different countries. I really wanted to get to know more
people since I’m interested in their cultures.
I’m a Muslim, but it was a struggle For five years, I did a lot of research
believing in the goodness that the Lord to understand why I was like this.
brings when you’re stuck in a hole of I stumbled upon a notion called
sorrows. People look at you from afar, emotional intelligence. My decision
and they think that you’re perfect, but to take PhD studies is based on my
then your soul, your psyche and your own struggle. When I started it, I
mental health is different. Your well- thought I wanted to do something
being is the source of your life and with education and leadership. When
the important people around you. The I started at Hamdan Bin Mohammed
more you pay attention to your mental Smart University, I thought to myself:
health, the more successful you will I’m not doing anything for schools. And
be at work, with your family, and the in my first meeting with them, during
more successful you will be in realising my interview, I said, “Please, I’m not
your strengths and working on your going to do anything with schools. If
weaknesses. this is something I want to do, would
you like to accept it?”, and they did.
When I went through these struggles,
I was already a Masters degree holder, I concentrate on the study of Adult
but during those five years, I wanted Learning because of what I went
to do something else other than being through as an adult in my 30s, as well as
a principal. I know that I needed to the notion of well-being and futuristic
find my passion. I applied to many skills. Emotional intelligence is the top
jobs, but nobody employed me. My skill that we all need to acquire, develop
husband asked, “Why don’t you pursue and nourish. Economic reports from
your PhD? You’re good at teaching 2018 to 2020 indicate that emotional
in universities.” I was teaching as intelligence is the top skill that will
an adjunct faculty that I loved, and I enable success in the workplace.
taught about learning itself. And then
I thought, okay, I want to do my PhD. Notions like happiness, positivity and
tolerance—you need to talk about it
During those years when my mental all day to actually breathe it, believe it.
health suffered, I felt like I was contained When you breathe and believe it, you’ll
in a room with no corners, like a solid be able to teach it more effectively. I’m
cylinder with no windows. But when I a teacher by profession, but I’ve chosen
started my PhD, I walked out of that to teach life lessons, well-being, and
cylinder, and I shut the door slowly. It how to become better leaders.
6. WHAT STRATEGIES DID YOU USE TO issues that you have to resolve. You also need
GET OVER DEPRESSION? somebody to talk to, or you need a best friend.
For you to overcome this mental illness, you People who are depressed feel that they are
need to accept what you are dealing with in alone when they are not.
the first place. The mind and the brain work
in a very strange way. The brain is the physical I have a best friend named Lina. She is a
organ, which houses your mind and your positive person, an empathetic individual who
intellect. The mind represents your emotions, knows how to listen, and understand me. She
and the intellect represents your logic. The didn’t judge me; she just listened. She tried
circuitry of our brain is dictated by chemicals to make some sense out of the things and the
and neurotransmitters, which must have ideal emotions I had.
levels in order for our brain to function normally.
The thing with having a mental illness is that
When your emotions are amplified, several a simple, intimate conversation with friends
neurotransmitters increase their levels in might not be able to cut it. Interaction with
the brain. When amplified to the limit, such other people is important, but it is not enough.
abnormal levels tend to overshadow your You have to see a therapist or psychiatrist to
intellect. Often, for people with depression get the right treatment. At the end of the day,
and anxiety problems, they might cry and feel depression is a chemical imbalance that needs
depressed for no obvious reasons. They might to be corrected.
feel useless, and the reason why they feel that
way might point to unknown factors as well. Once you overcome your personal and mental
They might feel the negative cloud of emotions health issues, you will know what your purpose
even though they know that nothing seems to is. You will understand that everything that
be wrong and that they have so much going you went through happened for a reason. You
on. will come out stronger and build better skills.
Remember: patience is the toughest skill that
Get help immediately. Don’t prolong it. I you will learn in life. It might also be the last
did. I noticed that educated and successful skill that you will learn. You only know that
people delay getting help from others. Why? you’ve been so patient after the problems have
Because we have high egos. We cannot admit passed.
it to ourselves and to others that we actually
need help. For me, I thought I was going to Now we need more people with the same
be better. I still wanted to know the answer. advocacy as mine to raise awareness about the
Youtube was a big help to me. I researched importance of taking care of our mental health.
religions, psychology, and how the brain and We are all the same. It is inspiring to think that
the body work together. I am an Emirati who can speak to an expatriate
and say, “I’ve gone through this. I’m like you;
Another important thing that I found out is that I’m no different.”
everything happens for a reason. Depression,
for example, may be caused by past traumatic If it wasn’t for depression, I wouldn’t have
events from your childhood that are buried in become the first emotional intelligence PhD
your subconscious mind. An external event scholar in UAE. Did I choose it? No, it was
must have triggered it. Undergoing therapy meant to be. So hang in there.
will help you unravel and resolve these internal
7. WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? an Emirati woman with strong and bold willpower,
I’m blessed with the work I have, and that’s what I’m and to grasp the honour and opportunity to become
passionate about. I’m passionate about changing the person I envisioned myself to be. There are no
and improving the well-being of people because limits—the sky’s the limit.
the stronger your mental health is, the healthier
you are in general. A person who radiates kindness is a role model. It
could be anyone: it could be the worker who cleans
Leadership is one of my passions too. I’ve said the street who shows humility, kindness, dedication
this many times: we are here to lead others, and and hard work. In a similar vein, people who are
how beautiful will it be to lead them with triumph, going through hard times and struggling to put
with heartfelt emotions and sincere care? If I show food on the table also inspire me.
the care and love as a leader, people around me
will also be productive and listen to me more. We are able to pinpoint what we want when we
We should try to emulate the great leaders of our know what our purposes are. For me, our true
nation who are driven with great visions. They have purpose is to share our blessings with others. If we
led other people with their visions of a great nation. know what our purposes are, we are going to be
the best version of ourselves. We should be our
Other leaders have that same passion, but they own role models.
also lead others with love. I would love to improve
leadership, not only with leading others, but with My parents inspire me as well. They help me,
leading oneself as well. It’s important to know that and they’re amazing and beautiful people. I love
you’re not perfect, and that you went through them so much. Above all, my faith in God and
depression, and eventually came out triumphant. our forgiving religion of peace inspire me beyond
Use the experience: be humble, and show it that words.
you care because you’ve been there.
We are heading towards artificial intelligence (AI), 9. WHAT’S THAT ONE QUOTE YOU LIVE BY?
something else I like to educate myself about. Kill them with kindness.
According to a Mckinsey report, 60% of big
conglomerate companies are pushing towards Kindness goes a long way. The Quran teaches
the use of robots, replacing the general human kindness as a universal human behaviour of
workforce in part or in entirety. Some leading tolerance, generosity and benevolence. Kindness
global companies in the manufacturing and begets kindness: it is something that returns to you
healthcare industry are making this move now. The once you’ve given the same. It could take a longer
professional workforce, which includes doctors, time to come back to you, but it will come back to
engineers, accountants and lawyers may have to you again. I believe in that.
be redefined due to the presence of AI. How do
I redefine your role under my leadership? That’s I have some final thoughts for everyone who wants
the question. The answer is through emotional to take lessons from me: believe in your vision and
intelligence and well-being. That’s my role—to your capabilities. Work hard and work smart, and
help others accept and adapt to change. don’t be afraid to knock on new doors, as you’re
never too big or too old for new opportunities.
Practise humility, as such, also goes a long way
8. WHO INSPIRES YOU? and will lead you to the path of success and
My country and our great leaders inspire me to be contentment.
TALENT
POOL
ESTHER
EDEN
1. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.
I’m Esther Eden, a 22-year-old singer-
songwriter. I was born in Goa and
raised in Dubai.
Money:
Even Before You Start
Globally, getting your finances in in line with what a fulfilled life looks Before you begin the strategic
order- save more and spend less, and feels like for me. I learnt that journey of financial planning, which
has always been in the top 5 of New having a goal is made up of 3 parts: is where most people start, you have
Year resolutions along with losing to do the internal reprogramming
weight, exercise more, quit smoking 1. Your psychology – this is the bit first. Understanding your current
and a personal development goal before you start, the internal beliefs around money and the reason
like read more, travel more or more programming of your mindset why you want it in the first place then
family time. Studies have also shown installing all of that in your mind and
that New Year resolutions have an 2. The logistics – having the right body will help you vibrate to attract
80% failure rate. Why? Well first, they strategy money not repel it.
come with such a hype, they are not
specific enough, there is no strategy 3. Manifesting from the quantum There are three essential mindset
to go with it and usually not more field – using your energy and shifts that will help you to be ready,
thought is given to them after that, vibration to stay on track, an positively programmed to design
until December of course. article for another month and create the life you want to live.
Robin Sharma said, “Everything
Personally, I use the end of the year So, if getting your finances in order happens twice, first in the mind and
and New Year as a time to reflect on and having a better money plan is second in your reality.”
what went well and what I want to be one of your priorities for 2020, this
different next year. I set goals that are article is for you.
MONEY MINDSET NO.1 MONEY MINDSET NO.2 MONEY MINDSET NO.3
KNOW YOU HAVE A CHOICE HAVE PROSPERITY CONSCIOUSNESS KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
Your past or your present doesn’t Many people have developed a lack Ask yourself questions such as: What
determine what your future looks like; of mentality when it comes to money. does financial independence mean to
it is only the decisions you make now It’s the “never enough” mindset. Know me? What will freedom feel like? How
that will make a difference. It’s time to that whatever you focus on, energy will do I wish to live my life? What choices
get into the driver’s seat of your life follow and bring it straight back to you. do I want to be able to make? Do you
and say yes to what you want, not what When you keep thinking that you don’t want to buy a new house or send your
you don’t want! have enough, you will only be able to children to a university of their choice?
see that way so the same pattern of Be able to retire early, have money to
Sometimes, you may feel your choices not enough will just keep repeating. start your business? What does having
were made for you by your parents, It’s that simple! So when you focus money mean to you?
teachers or your boss. Maybe you on prosperity and abundance, you
feel that you haven’t always been in will see more and more of where this Many people do not plan for their future
control and perhaps you’re not. But is true in your life, and this pattern because they don’t have a specific
from this moment, you need to choose will keep repeating. From a state of goal in mind. They just meander
for yourself. You must make decisions prosperity and abundance, from a along, directionless. This in itself is not
for your own life. You need to become state of positivity, you can make clearer a problem, except that at some point,
acutely aware that it’s you who controls decisions to bring you the outcome they will make their minds up and
your reaction to whatever happens you want. realise that they do have a goal but
from now on. It’s time to stop blaming now have only a little time to plan and
others and take back your power. Examine your own negative thoughts save for it. As the saying goes, people
and beliefs around money so you can don’t plan to fail; most just fail to plan.
Before you go any further, you must create a new positive and prosperous Wouldn’t it be easier if you were in
accept that you’re the only maker of language. Say things like, “my income a position of choosing which home
your choices. Choosing to be financially is always increasing”, “I am grateful” to buy or which university to attend,
free is a choice you can make. Be or “I prosper wherever I go. Changing knowing that you had the money to
aware that everything is possible once your money language is not done pay for it? The solution is to save now
you choose this option; it will open you overnight, it takes practise, and as you for financial freedom and then ‘worry’
up to full understanding. This is the know, practice makes perfect. about what to spend it on later. With
mindset you need to begin with. a little forethought now, you’ll never
have to compromise your current lifestyle to
pay for something ever again because you
will always have the money for it.
So, what are the choices you want to be able
to make? Take a pen and paper and write at
the top of the page: “The lifestyle I will live,”
and start scribbling away.
While most people deem luck as mere some incidents happening through cause and
chance, it’s high time that this notion is effect and some by luck. To many, luck is seen
defied, and power is shifted. as a sovereign element that chooses who it
wants to embrace at any given moment; but
For as long as it can be remembered, one could it’s time to think otherwise. With a new year
categorise themselves as one of many people and decade commencing; it is essential to
roaming the planet, facing an array of chapters tighten the hold on the reins of chance.
in their life that have added mileage to their
collection of lessons. Throughout this lifelong Creating your own luck shouldn’t be complex;
journey it’s pretty accurate to say that many it should feel natural, like a subtle attachment
have been spectators of others’ successes; to daily habits. These 5 pointers are helpful in
witnessing them bask in their fateful glory, assisting you to hone your luck-creating skills.
1. PUT YOURSELF IN LUCKS WAY
Living in a world where opportunity is in abundance;
the problem lies in the fact that there are many that
fail to see it that way. A great deal of people are
either walking down the path of comfort trying
to avoid change at all costs or suppressing their
gut feeling to take a leap of faith. One can only
experience luck once they position themselves in
its direction; this proves that luck isn’t as random as
what it is made out to be. It’s not merely the ‘right
place, right time’ ideology but rather knowing where
there is a chance and ensuring that the necessary
efforts are placed on that chance.
2. FIND GATEKEEPERS
A gatekeeper is a person who controls access to
something or someone. This means that luck isn’t
necessarily a formless substance; it can come in the
form of a person. Gatekeepers are the important
figures in securing luck because they have the
power to increase or diminish chances. They are the
significant people in networking because it is one
thing for someone to know where chances are and
to position themselves, but if they don’t have access,
their efforts will produce stagnant results. Instead
one must focus on making themselves a person
of value; there is an adage that goes; People are
more interested in what you can give them, which
isn’t a bad thing because it will be a driving force
in finding what one can give to prove themselves
worthy of access to prominent personages.
For its nutritional content, a cup of cooked eggplant, which weighs about 99 grams,
has 0.82 grams protein, 35 calories, 0.23 grams fat and 2.5 grams dietary fibre. It also
contains 6 milligrams calcium and 188 milligrams potassium.
Eggplants, which are considered veggies, are botanically berries (We’re surprised
too!). They have originated from India and cultivated in China for more than 1500
years. These vegetables were brought by the Arabs to Europe and later by the
Persians to Africa.
CHINESE EGGPLANT
1
Eggplants are considered to taste better than meat by most
vegans, and we don’t doubt why. They are tasty and filling,
too. If you’re looking to try a Chinese dish but want to start
with the basics, you have to check out this recipe.
It’s a vegetarian eggplant dish that is with a distinct body
inside (soft) and outside (crispy). But even if it is deep-fried,
it’s not oily at all. That’s good news! One more thing is that it
can retain its purple colour even after cooking. This dish is so
simple that most ingredients might be found in your kitchen
pantry. You can get it done in less than an hour.
So if you have sudden guests who happen to be healthy
eaters, you might want to prepare this easy eggplant recipe.
2
EGGPLANT PARMESANT
If you love cheese, you will love this recipe, and for sure, your
loved ones, too! Cheese is a comfort food added to dishes like
pasta and bread. But this time, it offers something else.
5
VEGETARIAN SPECIAL EGGPLANT
This absolutely easy recipe takes only minutes to prepare. So
if you have an abundance of eggplants to harvest from your
backyard, you should not miss this very satisfying eggplant
recipe.
SAUTÉED EGGPLANT
6
If you love healthy (and organic) food, you might want to try
preparing this easy and simple dish. This recipe is made more
exciting with spices like ginger and garlic, which are common
in Asian cuisine and cooking. It is easy to prepare! You can
get it done in less than 30 minutes. In fact, you also have
the choice of preparing all the ingredients in advance. But
then, you have to make sure of serving it while hot to keep
it crispy.
Eggplants are not just healthy and fibre-rich but also delicious
and versatile to add to any recipe. It can also be the main
ingredient or a side dish. Nevertheless, there are 101 ways on
how to prepare eggplant. Your imagination is the limit! For a
start, you can try one or two of the recipes we’ve shared earlier
and be more inspired to prepare other eggplant recipes.
Healthy Eating Ideas
for a Fast-Paced Life
Having a busy and fast-paced lifestyle is not an excuse to eat healthily.
While many of us lack time in preparing healthy and nutritious meals, we
can still find a way and ensure that our meals are loaded with nutrition
that our body needs for proper sustenance. You don’t need to feel
pressured to eat well or to prepare hard to make healthy meals because
there are healthy eating and back to basic ideas that you can follow.
EASY AND SIMPLE TIPS FOR
EATING HEALTHILY • Check how the food is prepared: Know how a
particular product is made – breaded, glazed,
• Go natural: Make sure that what you’re eating processed or vacuum packed, etc.
is natural or organic. It should not be genetically
modified. • In the cupboard, you can stock up sauces, dried
fruits, sauces and whole-grain cereals, whole-
• Make a list: Before going to the grocery store, you wheat pasta and quinoa. You can also stock
should have a list with you so that you can avoid up on nuts and seeds, nut butters, whole-grain
buying the unhealthy stuff. For example, you crackers and canned fish like tuna and salmon and
can avoid adding junk food into your cart, avoid vegetable oils.
impulsive buying, and buy only foods on your list.
With this simple habit, you can also ensure that •
Stock up on healthy foods in your fridge, too.
you’re buying healthy foods for yourself and your Some suggestions include eggs, low-fat milk,
family. yoghurt and fresh fruits and vegetables. In the
freezer, you can have frozen vegetables, frozen
•
Check the label: When shopping, you should fruits like raspberries and melon. Other choices
check and read the label. You should skip those include frozen lean meats and poultry products.
foods that contain artificial ingredients, such
as those that you cannot pronounce and have • Avoid food products with excessive sugar or fat
artificial sweeteners in them. Avoid those with that can negatively affect your health. Some of
fillers and high levels of sugar and fat. You must these include cotton candy, heavy cream and
also ask, “Is this food high in nutrient content?” triple chocolate, to name some.
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Snacks: You can go for nuts, graham crackers and fresh fruits for healthy snacks. Opt for natural options
instead of packaged ones, like gummy bears and fruit roll-ups.
Fast food: If you are too busy to prepare your food, you can choose restaurants that serve foods like
grilled chicken with side dishes like steamed vegetables or beans. You can also try world culture food,
including Japanese, Korean and Chinese, over fast food. They serve food with a good balance between
fillers and nutrients when compared to global fast-food chains. If you needed to use a drive-through
option, you should go for wraps or grilled burgers, not fried foods.
OTHER HEALTHY FOOD IDEAS healthy recipes and try preparing them for your meals.
You can also add new eating habits and switch to the
•
Prepare a quick stir-fry. You can use frozen more natural stuff when planning.
leftover meat and frozen vegetables for a quick However, you don’t need to pressure yourself and
meal. Alternatively, you can cook broccoli with make big steps. You can try switching into a new and
shrimp in a wok or skillet. healthy diet bit by bit. In this case, things will also be
more sustainable. By making one-step at a time, you
• Make wraps, which are also good suggestions will also have higher chances of sticking to your diet
for creating a new dish from leftovers. You can in the long-term than making big changes that you
add cooked leftover chicken or ground beef cannot sustain for a long time.
in whole grain tortillas. Top the wrap with sour And when it comes to planning ahead, you can make
cream, avocado, salsa and lettuce. it a habit to make ahead multiple meals over the
weekend that you can store in the fridge. So for each
• Make fish cakes. You can use canned salmon day, you will have a ready meal that you can just put
mixed in green onion, celery, red pepper and an in the microwave for reheating. With it, you don’t
egg, and other ingredients. You can form them need to settle for fast food or cafeteria food, which
into a patty to fry in an oiled pan. ingredients and preparation method you are unsure of.
RECIPE SUGGESTIONS
AVOCADO PASTA
Try this fast and fresh pasta recipe that doesn’t
take more than 15 minutes to make. The only
ingredient that might take time is the pasta, but
the sauce is so easy and quick. Use whole-wheat
pasta for a healthier version. Check out this hearty
pasta here.
Eating healthy even with a fast-paced lifestyle is possible! Try these amazing food ideas and tips for simple and easy
ways on how to maximise meal planning and make it less time consuming for the busy you. Definitely, you can start
with and keep healthy eating habits no matter how occupied your day is. Plan ahead, make wise food choices and
keep a narrow waistline for this year and the years to come.
FITNESS
Fitness
Top 5
Caribbean
destinations
to visit in 2020
A holiday to the Caribbean offers you the danger of visiting
some of the most spectacular beaches in the world. Virtually
every island of the Caribbean will have beaches that amaze,
with crystal clear blue seas, sugar-white sand & palm trees.
1. ARUBA
Aruba is one of our top choices on the 2020 list
of top Caribbean locations. The island paradise,
which locals and vacationers alike have deemed
“One Happy Island”. Embodies everything you’re
seeking out of Caribbean tropical vacation spots.
The locals are one of the friendliest human beings
in the Caribbean, everybody speaks English, and
the accommodations and motels are designed to
meet the wishes of any traveller. Eagle Beach is
continuously ranked as one of the most beautiful
beaches in the Caribbean, but Druif Beach and
Palm Beach are also equally lovely.
WITH
TO ZURICH, SWITZERLAND
“How was Zurich?” Someone asked me when I returned
from Switzerland a few days after my birthday. The first
word from my mouth was “Expensive!” Switzerland is not
a cheap thrill by any means. I supposed the high cost of
living is to pay for socialised health care or free college
education. Once you get past ordering your 18-dollar
hamburger that comes without fries, you can find the
beauty of this country. Before I go to a new place, I poll
friends and strangers about what is a must-see. This trip
to Zurich was no different; I didn’t get much feedback
except that “You have to see the Alps!”
On my Day 1 in Switzerland, I bought my this glaciated plateau are shared on the
package for the Swiss Alps. There are way to the top of the mountain.
several tour companies that will take you The views from Jungfrau, as expected,
to different places in Switzerland. I took make you want to be a bird so you can
a two-hour bus ride through the most soar over the snow-caps and dive into
breath-taking scenery to a small village the lakes below it. Jungfrau was our only
called Grindelwald. From Grindelwald, destination for this day trip, so I didn’t
there was a 50-minute train ride up take any of the tours for granted. There
the side of the mountain to Wengen. was an Ice Palace, snowboarding and ice
According to the brochure, Jungfrau is tubing mostly populated by children but
one of the highest places in Switzerland. it could be fun for all ages. On top of
Some basic facts like, the highest wall the tourist peak are restaurants, coffee
point of Jungfrau is over 10 km. The houses, watch shops and my favourite,
valley that you see in the middle of the Lindt Swiss Chocolate Museum. Although
mountaintops is actually glaciers, called Swiss chocolate is the best, the views
The Eiger and the Monch. Two peaks in were my souvenir that day.
My Day 2 was taken over by shopping. The time town, so I had to dip my head in to see what that
of my visit was two weeks before Christmas, and was about. There was more Lindt chocolate fun
because I knew I needed a budget, I packed only when I wandered inside Lindt Swiss Chocolate
one credit card and my list of gifts for people in Factory. I sat down at a table full of little kids and
my life. Downtown Zurich did not disappoint made my own chocolate bear. I wasn’t quite sure
me with football stadium crowds pouring in and this activity was meant for adults, but I didn’t
out of stores in the middle of Lindenhof. There care. The Leaders let me sit in on the session,
was what locals call “The Christmas Circus” in so I assumed it was ok to be a kid at heart.
Day 3 was a day of rest and exploration. It was
my goal to figure out the public transit system.
I had spent over 100 US dollars on taxis, and
Uber rides before I ventured into the train
system. So, I allowed myself to get lost on the
trains to see where I would end up. This is a
common practice for me in a big city such as
Zurich. It helps me stay off the beaten path
and explore a city without a destination or an
agenda.
Kendria R. Johnson is a teacher, traveller, public speaker, author, mother and life coach.
Her mission in life is to motivate, to inspire, teach, and to leave this as a legacy. A recently
self-published author, her memoir, “Fat Meat Ain’t Greasy,” tells the story of her strength,
struggle and strives for achievement.
“I want my life to mean something and to let anyone who knew me understand God and
the power of His love through my time here on Earth.”
For the Culture
in Modern Life all about your preferences and ‘taste’. With culture being
constantly changed, it is clear to see that the world is such
by Jerome a smaller place. The Internet has not only beckoned the
information age, but it is also developing what I like to call
the transformational age. “The race is not for the swift, but
There is a common saying that, “If we want to see for those who can endure,” is a popular Caribbean proverb
change, we first have to look into ourselves, see what that no doubt has relevance more than ever. Nowadays,
needs to be altered to give a new perspective to those the fastest fingertips, brainpower and knowhow puts you
who we can affect the most.” Significantly, change is an in demand and even more so “in-come-mand.” With
ongoing phenomenon that keeps shifting or modifying everything at your eye line, nobody needs to take a
the outlook that people have on a variety of topics or nosedive to achieve much. The demands have changed
situations. Depending on the era, social environment, dramatically, in the sense that I can buy food, accessories,
economic class, cultural background or just the norms and clothes or just about anything from my bedroom. If
and values you were developed in, change is inevitable. you need an international Master’s degree, but you have
Hence, our viewpoint or taste will be primarily different. no visa to enter that country, sure as day should follow
A major occurrence walked through the doors of the night, you can attain that degree, online. Lighten your
21st century with scope to change our world and society taste buds to the point that you can see and hear from
forever; the Internet. This singular wonder exploded people across the globe with the new dimension of the
into the realms of society and opened our eyes to Internet called social media. You don’t need to live in Abu
the dawning of the information age. The Internet has Dhabi to locate Sheikh Zayed’s Mosque. You don’t need
spun our existence into a tornado. It has transfigured to go to China to see the Great Wall; you don’t need to
communications, to the point where it is now our go to Jamaica to see Usain Bolt’s house, Google Earth or
favoured medium of everyday communication. How has Maps can pick that luxurious home out like a needle in a
the Internet changed our taste in modern culture? Is the haystack. These phenomena are pristine or substandard
taste of this global change soothing or insipid? How has based on the sensation that comes off your cultural
the Internet morphed our society as we know it? tongue’s papillae.
The initiation of the Internet has ignited a discussion about The Internet then has changed our lives to the extent of
how communication using this medium has affected it being the key driver of social evolution. How is that for
social relationships. Obviously, the net frees us from your cultural taste bud?
the terrains of the Grand Canyon and other geographic
handcuffs that would in the primitive age have people Likewise, there is a major change in social
using drums to communicate from a distance. The ‘net’ communication. We have lapped up the Internet
pits us together in situational populations that are not enough in many cases to find it hard to walk out into
tangled in any specific place. The globalised society some needed vitamin D to see a friend across the road.
has connected different people with different points of We instead take advantage of Whatsapp, ‘DM’ and
views and outlook by new technologies. Information tweet how the ice cream we should share is so sweet.
technologies have fashioned essential change all the The advancement of the Internet in today’s postmodern
way through society, pouring the taste of Aloe Vera or world is being shaped largely by instant, mobile
syrup from the industrial age to the “networking era.” In communications. The mobile Internet is the newest
our modern world, worldwide information linkages are and freshest communication revolution. Connect to
imperative to groundwork to the ambience; some of us the Internet via smartphones and tablets and boom!
want to create for the future. Furthermore, the net has It is leading to a progressively mobile or transportable
changed education, business, healthcare, government reality: you are not tied to any solitary device, the world
and the very ways in which we interrelate and interact of communication is now higher than the clouds, just
with our family and friends whether they are near or far. look at the satellites roaming the night’s sky.
The Internet has brought about real cultural pride for variety of tools used to transit imaginations and sounds.
those who are marketing and promoting their countries Additionally, the Internet has also left many people to be
for tourism. In this aspect of the use of the Internet, busy doing little to nothing because of procrastination
prospective tourists have a broad and hands-on view of and that need to be in first gear since everything is at our
what is out there to see in real life. At the same time, fingertips. Online, the conservative restrictions of space
the Internet has wiped out the benefit of having a hefty and time vanish and there is a dizzyingly wide range of
imagination. With everything on the Internet, there is no unrestrained possibilities to communicate. This in turn
need to use that creative tool that comes naturally when may destroy the fabric of face to face communication.
there is an absence of stimuli. We don’t need to guess The art of gestures and body language reading is dying
or predict when we can see statues and relics on the to give life to emojis and slangs. Hence with newness
comes the decay of what was once avenue or opportunities to have the fast and the furious; no time
sacred to communication and a sense of belonging in the sense to linger when the competition
societal values across the world. that we can see what the world is for influence is at an all-time high ;
The impact of the Internet and and what it is not. Depending on the currency of this day and age is
social media tools has generated a our likes or dislikes, the Internet has about views on YouTube, hearts on
debate of the “new communication brought about a real change. While Instagram and likes on Facebook.
equality.” One can only hope that younger people have easier access Therefore, with the advent and the
“What sweet we today, won’t be to information and opportunities, continuance of the Internet upon
sour tomorrow.” (This suggests the older generation can argue that us as a people in popular culture
that the things that seem fine to the world is at its lowest when it and modern society, what are your
you now can hurt you later.) comes to health and wellness. With taste buds telling you about “The
people finding and tasking jobs Net?” Has it whet or parched your
Last, a common saying in the from the privacy of their bedrooms, appetite to be a socialite? Has it
Caribbean states that “What sweet how much need does a person turned your stomach to disgust
Nanny’s goat will run its belly,” like this have to go running to the giving you a feeling that it is unjust?
(This suggests that the things that store, when he or she again can Or are you validated that the pre-
seem fine to you now can hurt you order any or everything online. The modern culture is annihilated?
later.) may be a classic example of older generation again may posit Whichever ground you stand on,
what the Internet has dawned on that face to face communication one thing we all can agree to is that
us in this postmodern society. We eclipses or best social media any the Internet has changed the taste
appear to be closely connected, day since body language reading of modern culture; the viewpoint to
but we cannot be further apart is a prime art and a real sense of which it has changed goes to each
than ever before when it comes to fellowship and community will be individual’s culture taste buds and
face to face communication. The nurtured there. Their arguments the sensation of societal papillae
Internet has made people with no have a base, but this age is for on the tongue of the masses.
DOUGLAS
JEROME
1. Think and
Grow Rich
Think & Grow Rich is probably the most popular best-
selling book of all time. It was published in 1937 by
Napoleon Hill. If you want to become rich, you must
first change your mind and become aware of money,
as Napoleon Hill called it. By the way, the term wealth
can refer to any form of wealth, such as income, healthy
relationships, and business success.
2. The Richest Man
in Babylon
This book is the greatest of all inspirational books on
saving money, financial planning and personal well-
being. These fascinating and instructive stories, in simple
Bible-like language, set you on a certain path to well-
being and the joys that come with it. As a modern-day
classic, this famous bestseller offers personal financial
problems and solutions that will guide you through life
3. The Magic of
Thinking Big
Unfortunately, you become what we think of ourselves.
David J. Schwartz explains the art of thinking big in his
book and how you can make it a routine for yourself. First
published in 1965, this best-selling book offers timeless
wisdom that will give you a whole new view of yourself.
Note that the scale of your thinking will determine your
progress.
7. Breakthroughs
According to an international study on innovation by
Arthur D Little, Breakthroughs is a testament to the power
you can have by believing in your dreams. This book is
also a compelling study of people who have made global
business breakthroughs that have somehow touched the
lives of most of us. It examines the creativity required to
pave the way for new products.
7. Directing the
Movies of Your Mind
Adelaide Bry’s book is easy to read and use. It uses and
applies the power of your imagination to create images
from your subconscious mind actively, then reshapes and
transforms these images into what you want them to be.
Specific strategies and sample scenarios take you on the
path to realising your dreams and life goals.
8. The Four
Agreements
The Four Agreements is Don Miguel Ruiz’s Practical
Guide to Personal Freedom. It is a wonderful book for
stress management and personal growth. It is written in
simple language, but deals with complicated concepts
that can help you make radical changes in your life. Every
idea is a beautiful seed in your mind.
9. SEVEN Habits of
Successful People
Unfortunately, you become what we think of ourselves.
David J. Schwartz explains the art of thinking big in his
book and how you can make it a routine for yourself. First
published in 1965, this best-selling book offers timeless
wisdom that will give you a whole new view of yourself.
Note that the scale of your thinking will determine your
progress.
Now that you have a list of the most inspiring books to improve your life, what will you do next? Are you
going to read them all? Reading them all, of course, is better. This is whether you’re stuck in life and
things aren’t going well, or you just want to change for the better.
CHAPTER 1: THE POWER OF THOUGHT
Book Review: In the first chapter, Hill explains the power of your mind
and how it affects your life. Edwin Barnes was eager
to work with the famous inventor Thomas Edison, Hill
writes. Finally, he met Edison. He became a rich man
by his own efforts, and his labour was richly rewarded.
Through this story, Hill writes that one should make up
one’s mind and work harder, no matter how many times
he or she experiences adversity.
CHAPTER 2: DESIRE
According to Napoleon Hill, desire is the starting point
of all achievement. In the book, Hill shares a six-step
process by which anyone can achieve their desires in
life, such as accumulating wealth. The first, he says, is
to determine in your head the exact amount you want
to achieve. Second, determine exactly what amount
of money you are willing to commit to. Next, specify
an exact date when you want to implement it. Fourth,
make a plan and take the first step immediately.
CHAPTER 3: FAITH
In chapter three, Hill writes that it is important to have
unshakable faith. He acknowledged that it is difficult
and challenging. When a person sees himself in a
negative way, he ends up in a negative situation. On
the other hand, a positive person, who always thinks he
is successful, imagines that his wishes are fulfilled and
will eventually lead a successful and wealthy life. Hill
believes that if you want to achieve anything you want
in life, you must first see it in your mind.
CHAPTER 4: AUTOSUGGESTION
If you have followed Hill’s six-step plan in the previous
Think and chapter, you will have a plan to make your wishes come
true. Self-suggestion is the technique of convincing
Grow Rich yourself that you can achieve any goal. What you want
to do is to tune your desires into your subconscious.
Hill writes that when you reach your subconscious mind
Think and Grow Rich is a 1937 book on by directing your thoughts. Self-suggestion will give you
personal development by Napoleon Hill. He firm belief and guide you in the right direction.
philanthropist. The book didn’t only become In this chapter, Hill points out that knowledge is power
a best-seller, but it was also recommended by if you want to achieve extraordinary success. The
many other successful people, including Tony professors, he wrote, were knowledgeable, but some
Robbins and John Maxwell. struggled financially. Therefore, the important thing is
Napoleon Hill shares 13 principles in 15 the application of knowledge. Therefore, Hill suggests
chapters of his book. Today, I’m going to review that readers often acquire knowledge through public
this amazing book. So, let’s get started. libraries, training courses, universities, colleges, and
practical experience, and often read books on related
industries to gain more professional knowledge, which
will give you an advantage.
CHAPTER 6: IMAGINATION awkward, but he wants the reader to understand that sexuality
Hill says imagination is the most important step on the road is one of the most powerful human desires.
to success, and everyone must use it. Many years ago, a
drugstore clerk used his life savings, about $500, to buy an CHAPTER 12: THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND
old kettle, a wooden spoon, and a secret recipe from a doctor. This book is about harnessing the power of your subconscious
It’s a good deal for a doctor who wants to retire. But what the mind. According to Hill, we can subconsciously and voluntarily
doctor didn’t know was that for his assistant Asa Candler, it plant whatever idea we want and use its power to achieve what
was a life-changing business. So you have to add imagination we want in life. Of course, we can’t really control everything in
to your expertise to become rich. our subconscious, but it’s possible to achieve what you want
when you believe in it. Calm your mind through meditation,
CHAPTER 7: ORGANISED PLANNING and then consciously imagine that you want to instil images of
First, Hill says, you have to connect with others to set your desires into your subconscious mind.
the direction and put the plan into action. He calls them
“masterminds” and devotes a whole chapter to the subject. CHAPTER 13: THE BRAIN
Before you align yourself with this group. Hill also says the Napoleon Hill explained that our brain is an extraordinary
planning process must be continuous. Even if you are faced machine that works like a radio and receiving station for ideas.
with difficulties and failures, don’t give up, keep trying to With more than 14 million nerve cells, the brain acts as a guiding
realise your ideas and adjust your plans. and controlling factor in our daily lives. That’s why mastermind
groups are effective. When people are emotionally attracted
CHAPTER 8: DECISION to what they want in life, they tend to work more tirelessly,
According to Napoleon Hill, one of the most common reasons seem to have the ability to break through difficult situations,
people fail is procrastination. He said it was important to avoid and are more likely to succeed.
delay and take immediate action. Most people will wait and
refuse to do things right away, which causes them to lose CHAPTER 14: THE SIXTH SENSE
motivation and eventually fail in their venture. With a clear In this book, Hill writes that the sixth sense has the power
mind and clear goals, you can make quick decisions. to approach our infinite intelligence, and it can provide a
combination of mind and spiritual thought. Hill defined the
CHAPTER 9: PERSISTENCE sixth sense as the part of the unconscious called creative
Persistence is a very important factor that will determine your imagination. You will be promptly warned to avoid imminent
success and wealth in life. Hill says it’s an important habit or danger and promptly notified of opportunities to embrace
practice that you need to build confidence and succeed in them. Hill goes on to say that only when you experience it,
your efforts. A typical example is Thomas Edison, the famous can you understand it.
inventor who invented the electric light bulb. Most people
give up after a few failures, let alone ten thousand like Edison. CHAPTER 15: THE DEVIL’S WORKSHOP
Persistence is a state of mind that can be cultivated through This is the last chapter of Think and Grow Rich. In this section,
clear purpose and self-reliance. Hill talks about another important factor that can prevent
you from getting what you want and becoming rich. People
CHAPTER 10: POWER OF THE MASTERMIND are easily influenced by the negative thoughts around them,
Planning, Hill writes, is perhaps the most important principle which can ruin their future if they are not aware of them. So,
of success. In short, when you are surrounded by like-minded once you understand this, you can develop habits to protect
people who are always chasing higher success and better yourself from the negativity around you.
results, you will have the same thoughts and actions. A
mastermind group is a group of like-minded people who meet
regularly to push themselves to achieve their goals, and push Think and Grow Rich is based on interviews with more than 500
each other to meet challenges and solve problems together. of the greatest people of the early 20th century, including Henry
Ford, Thomas Edison, John D. Rockefeller, Alexander Graham
CHAPTER 11: THE MYSTERY OF SEX TRANSMUTATION Bell and others. Author Napoleon Hill brings the wisdom of
Hill describes the power of sexual transformation in this these extraordinary people together in this book, which contains
chapter. He says the sexual urge is a very powerful force, and 13 key principles on how to change your mind and become rich.
often men lose their focus and risk their lives, careers and The book is about how one can change one’s life and achieve
money to satisfy their desires. If this sexual energy can be the success one wants by changing one’s mind. It tells you how
converted into creative energy, it has great power and ability to think in order to become money-conscious, how to develop
to help increase your willpower. This chapter may sound the right mindset is the beginning and end of all wealth.
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