goals
Understanding your goals to help you achieve them.
Cristiano Ronaldo: A Life Built on Relentless Belief
Cristiano Ronaldo’s life is often described through numbers: goals scored, trophies lifted, records broken. But numbers don’t tell the full story. They don’t explain the lonely mornings, the silent sacrifices, or the mindset that turned a boy from a small island into one of the most driven athletes the world has ever seen. Ronaldo’s life is not a story of luck. It is a story of choice.
By Imran Ali Shahabout a month ago in Motivation
Success Doesn't Need a Secret, Just These 7 Habits
I used to believe successful people had a secret I didn't know. Some hidden formula. Some special connection. Some genetic gift that separated them from people like me who struggled, failed, and started over endlessly.
By Fazal Hadiabout a month ago in Motivation
The Truck Stop Waitress Who Talked a Man Out of Suicide at 3:17 A.M.
The Interstate is a singular, rhythmic entity. Especially Interstate 40, the great concrete artery that slices through the belly of America, running from the chaotic ports of North Carolina to the dusted plains of California. By day, it is a blur of commerce and vacationers. But by night, the road changes. It becomes a kingdom of shadows, red taillights, and solitary souls.
By Frank Massey about a month ago in Motivation
Why Influential Women Magazine Is Redefining Modern Influence
In today’s digital-first world, influence is often reduced to numbers - followers, views, and visibility. But modern leadership is quietly shifting away from performative presence toward something far more meaningful. Influential Women Magazine is at the forefront of this shift, redefining influence as impact, intention, and integrity rather than attention alone.
By influentialwomenmagazineabout a month ago in Motivation
Inside Influential Women Magazine: Honoring Influence That Truly Matters
A New Definition of Influence Influence today is often confused with visibility. Numbers, trends, and fleeting moments of attention dominate conversations around success. Influential Women Magazine challenges that narrative by redefining what influence truly means. It is not about how loud a voice is, but how meaningful its impact becomes over time. The magazine exists to honor women whose work creates lasting change - professionally, personally, and socially.
By influentialwomenmagazineabout a month ago in Motivation
Influential Women Magazine: Where Power, Purpose, and Legacy Align
In a world where visibility is often mistaken for influence, Influential Women Magazine stands apart. It is more than a publication - it is a purpose-driven platform that celebrates women whose leadership is rooted in substance, values, and long-term impact. Rather than focusing on fleeting trends or surface-level recognition, the magazine amplifies stories that matter stories of women shaping industries, communities, and future generations through intentional leadership.
By influentialwomenmagazineabout a month ago in Motivation
I Fulfilled My Mother’s Dreams, Not My Own
I used to believe that love meant sacrifice. That if I gave enough of myself away, it would somehow turn into happiness—for everyone involved. So when my mother talked about her dreams, the ones life never let her finish, I listened. And slowly, without realizing it, I picked them up and carried them as if they were my own.
By Imran Ali Shahabout a month ago in Motivation
“The Man Who Never Missed a Day”
When I was 17, I met a man who delivered newspapers in the rain. Not in a casual, half-hearted way—but fully committed, every single morning. He would leave his house before sunrise, his coat soaked, shoes falling apart, and the wind cutting through him like a knife. Yet, despite the cold and wet, he smiled at everyone on his route. To a teenager like me, it was both confusing and inspiring. I remember the first time I saw him struggle with a bundle of papers that seemed almost too heavy for him. He slipped on the wet pavement, muttered something under his breath, and kept walking. When he reached the next house, he knocked on the door, handed over the paper, and smiled as the door closed. That smile was strange to me—it wasn’t pride or satisfaction, it was… calm. Almost peaceful. Curious, I approached him one morning. “Why don’t you take a day off when it’s so hard?” I asked, shivering in my hoodie as the rain soaked me through. He laughed, a deep, gravelly sound that didn’t sound annoyed, only knowing. “Son, nobody cares about today,” he said, shaking his head. “What matters is tomorrow. You build your life the same way: one small effort, every day, even when nobody notices.” At the time, I didn’t understand. My life felt urgent, like it had to explode with success immediately. I was chasing big ideas, jumping from project to project, leaving most half-finished. I thought motivation was everything—without the spark of inspiration, nothing mattered. The idea of showing up every single day, even when tired, even when bored, even when invisible, felt almost insane. I watched him for weeks. Rain or shine, he was there. I started noticing small details I hadn’t seen before—the careful folding of the papers, the way he adjusted his wet coat to protect the bundle, the extra minute he took to smile at a child running out to grab the paper. Every morning, the same ritual. Every morning, the same effort. And yet, nobody cheered. Nobody noticed. Years passed. I went to college, chasing my own “big dreams,” my own versions of instant success. I started businesses, abandoned them; learned new skills, stopped halfway; made promises to myself I couldn’t keep. I told myself I was working toward greatness, but mostly, I was chasing the idea of success, not the work itself. Motivation was my fuel, and when it ran out, I stopped moving. Meanwhile, the memory of that man stayed with me. The quiet diligence, the smile in the pouring rain. I didn’t realize it at the time, but he had already taught me the most important lesson: consistency matters more than talent, and persistence matters more than inspiration. Years later, I found myself struggling. A career path crumbled beneath me, a relationship ended badly, and my confidence had hit rock bottom. I remembered the man with the newspapers. I thought about how small, invisible efforts can be the hardest to trust—because results are not immediate, and recognition is not guaranteed. Yet, he had shown me that those small efforts accumulate, slowly but inevitably, into a life that cannot be ignored. I started experimenting with this principle myself. Every morning, I wrote 500 words for my stories—even when tired, even when uninspired. I practiced my skills quietly, without posting or sharing. I did the work not for applause, but because it mattered to the person I wanted to become. Some days, it felt like nothing was happening. Some days, I wanted to give up. But then I remembered the man with the newspapers, and I kept showing up. It didn’t take long before I started noticing changes. The words I wrote flowed better, ideas connected in ways they never had before. People began noticing my work. Small victories became more frequent, and my confidence started to rebuild. What had seemed like meaningless, invisible effort had quietly transformed my life. That man never became famous. He never went viral. He had no thousands of followers, no awards, no recognition. But every paper he delivered, every smile he shared, every step he took in the rain—it all mattered. Each day of consistent effort built a life he owned completely, a life he could be proud of. I realized then that success is not a moment. It is not a sudden flash of recognition or a single lucky opportunity. Success is the sum of the quiet, consistent decisions we make when no one is watching. It’s the choice to wake up when it’s easier to sleep. It’s the decision to work when it’s easier to scroll on your phone. It’s the effort we put in when the world doesn’t applaud. And the truth is simple: showing up every day is more powerful than talent, motivation, or luck. Talent fades. Motivation fluctuates. But showing up—every single day, rain or shine—creates results you cannot imagine. Just like the man in the rain, your efforts may not be recognized immediately. People may overlook them, circumstances may feel unfair, progress may seem invisible. But over time, the cumulative effect of your daily effort will speak for itself. One day, the world will notice. One day, your consistency will transform your life. So, start today. Don’t wait for motivation. Don’t wait for inspiration. Show up. Every day. One small effort. One action. One step at a time. Let your grind be louder than your excuses. Because the man who never missed a day wasn’t special. He was ordinary. But through persistence, he became unstoppable. And so can you.
By Ihtisham Ulhaqabout a month ago in Motivation
Technology in 2030: Human-Centered, Planet-Positive, and Purpose-Driven
By 2030, technology is no longer judged by processing speed, data volume, or flashy breakthroughs alone. Instead, its true value is measured by one essential question: Does it serve people and the planet?
By Aris mustaphaabout a month ago in Motivation
The Vocal Tipping Benefit
An old post, but this is still true today One of the things about writing on Vocal, is that you can publish and then maybe people will read and even heart your story and that will make you feel that you have achieved something. If one person reads and appreciates something I write and publish then that’s a win for me. The fact that Vocal pays you for reads is a tiny bonus but worth it if you get a lot of reads.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Motivation
