{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"Stephen Ajulu","home_page_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/","feed_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/categories/manliness/feed.json","description":"Hello, I'm Stephen Ajulu, a seasoned multidisciplinary tech professional with over a decade of experience. I build impactful solutions using design, tech, and engineering in the pursuit of impact.","icon":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/me.jpg","authors":[{"name":"Stephen Ajulu","url":"https://stephenajulu.com","avatar":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/me.jpg"}],"items":[{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/my-5-month-self-improvement-action-plan-august/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/my-5-month-self-improvement-action-plan-august/","title":"My 5 Month Self Improvement Action Plan: August","summary":"Hi guys? Today I\u0026rsquo;d like to share with you my 5-month action plan for leveling up starting up with August. I\u0026rsquo;d like it if you can join me and tweet your growth. Also, mention me @stephenajulu. Let\u0026rsquo;s get stronger, faster, and better together.\nMonth 1: August Here\u0026rsquo;s what I do:\nSleep Sleep earlier than usual. If possible 8 or 9.\nWake up Wake up early at 4, 5, or 6 am.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHi guys? Today I\u0026rsquo;d like to share with you my 5-month action plan for leveling up starting up with August. I\u0026rsquo;d like it if you can join me and tweet your growth. Also, mention me @stephenajulu. Let\u0026rsquo;s get stronger, faster, and better together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"month-1-august\"\u003eMonth 1: August\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026rsquo;s what I do:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"sleep\"\u003eSleep\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep earlier than usual. If possible 8 or 9.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"wake-up\"\u003eWake up\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWake up early at 4, 5, or 6 am.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"exercise\"\u003eExercise\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePushups, Leg raises, squats, and a run. Do it incrementally e.g 10 squats on August 1st, 20 on 2nd, and so on.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor running: Find a \u0026ldquo;track\u0026rdquo; or path where you can run to and from. Let it be at least challenging but make sure you are capable. Do it incrementally August 1: 1 lap, August 2nd: 2 laps, and so on.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"write\"\u003eWrite\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite at least one post a day or write on Twitter a motivating message you believe in. Got a 30% deal for you. I can build you a blog in less than 2 days. Contact me: \u003ca href=\"mailto:alunje73@gmail.com\"\u003ealunje73@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"practice-assertiveness\"\u003ePractice assertiveness\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSay no to requests that aren\u0026rsquo;t important.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"benediction\"\u003eBenediction\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePray, Meditate, or whatever utterance of blessings you do. Also, write and read your I AM statements. Record it and listen to it while in bed. Put a timer so that it stops an hour after you play it. Sleep listening to it. This is called AutoSuggestion.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"cultivate-gratitude\"\u003eCultivate gratitude\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite at least one thing you are grateful for.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"journal\"\u003eJournal\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite down your thoughts and how the day went.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"read\"\u003eRead\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead at least 10 pages of self-help books a day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some: \u003ca href=\"https://ajulusthoughts.stephenajulu.com/post/12-books-all-men-should-read-updated/\"\u003e12 Books All Men Should Read\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinks for buying are included.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"work\"\u003eWork\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a side hustle, get a job, or work harder on your occupation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"learn\"\u003eLearn\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrite down skills you would like to acquire then go to skillshare and learn them. Here\u0026rsquo;s a link that will get you 1 premium month for free: \u003ca href=\"https://skl.sh/3wxbE9O\" title=\"https://skl.sh/3wxbE9O\"\u003ehttps://skl.sh/3wxbE9O\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"visualize\"\u003eVisualize\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisualize you in the position you want to be, visualize you becoming the best version. Visualize you being where you want in life. Do this before you sleep and after. Visualize the journey, put challenges in it as well. Think about the solutions to these challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"eat\"\u003eEat\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat healthily.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026rsquo;s my recommendation: \u003cstrong\u003eLow/NO Sugar, No Soy, Moderate Sodium, High Fat, Low Carbs, More Veggies, More Meat, More Water, More Fiber, More Nuts,  Less/No Snacks and Less Frequently\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"dress--groom\"\u003eDress \u0026amp; Groom\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress and groom yourself well even if you\u0026rsquo;ll be at home the whole day.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry out my sponsor ESNTLS, I have a 10% Off deal with them go pick up a few stuff there and integrate it into your wardrobe. Here’s a link with the 10% discount already applied: \u003ca href=\"https://www.esntls.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003eESNTLS\u003c/a\u003e, pick up some shades/glasses too: \u003ca href=\"https://www.jadeblack.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003eJadeBlack\u003c/a\u003e same 10% off deal. Would you like to smell good too? Try \u003ca href=\"https://santaluciafragrance.com/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003eSanta Lucia Fragrance\u003c/a\u003e, same 10% off.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"cold-shower\"\u003eCold Shower\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShower/bathe with cold water.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"red-pill-yourself\"\u003eRed pill yourself\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn from people who talk about the red pill. They know the truth about women.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"connect-with-someone\"\u003eConnect with someone\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to someone. Stranger or friend, even family. Brush up your social skills.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"ps-i-know-its-7th-august-youll-just-have-to-catch-up-by-doing-70-or-7-anything-else-that-depends-on-per-day-basis-like-cold-showers-skip-but-exercises-do-70-pushups-70-leg-raises-70-squats-7-laps-7-tweetsposts-70-pages-and-7-people-or-80-if-you-read-this-on-8th\"\u003ePS: I know it\u0026rsquo;s 7th August, you\u0026rsquo;ll just have to catch up by doing 70 or 7, anything else that depends on per day basis like cold showers, skip, but exercises do 70 pushups, 70 leg raises, 70 squats, 7 laps, 7 tweets/posts, 70 pages, and 7 people or 80 if you read this on 8th.\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that\u0026rsquo;s it for today, I will make sure I post September\u0026rsquo;s plan on 30th August.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to comment down below, what you think should be added to this list.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoodbye!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/@spoelee4?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eTroy Spoelma\u003c/a\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https://unsplash.com/s/photos/man-suit?utm_source=unsplash\u0026amp;utm_medium=referral\u0026amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"\u003eUnsplash\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-08-07T15:35:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/troy-spoelma-03mi51amhoe-unsplash.jpg","tags":["self improvement","manliness","growth"]}]}