{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"Stephen Ajulu","home_page_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/","feed_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/tags/growth/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/who-is-an-outlier-male-and-what-s-the-male-advantage/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/who-is-an-outlier-male-and-what-s-the-male-advantage/","title":"Outlier Male Series: Who is an outlier male? What''''''''s the male advantage?","summary":"I gotta thank Kris from 1STMAN for introducing me to the concept of The Male Advantage → How every man can drastically increase his sexual market value through years of self-improvement.\nAs I’ve said before, the term SMV is highly misleading, it should be called just Value instead. A man with a high SMV is valuable. Period.\nAs you increase your SMV, not just attraction but the quality of your entire life goes up → every male celebrity or professional athlete who started off as an ugly duckling is glaring evidence of this.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eI gotta thank \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/c/1STMAN\"\u003eKris from 1STMAN\u003c/a\u003e for introducing me to the concept of \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.in/Male-Advantage-women-resist-Outlier-ebook/dp/B013TDV738\"\u003eThe Male Advantage\u003c/a\u003e → How every man can \u003cem\u003edrastically\u003c/em\u003e increase his sexual market value through years of self-improvement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I’ve said before, the term SMV is highly misleading, it should be called just Value instead. A man with a high SMV is \u003cem\u003evaluable.\u003c/em\u003e Period.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs you increase your SMV, not just attraction but the quality of your \u003cem\u003eentire\u003c/em\u003e life goes up\u003c/strong\u003e → every male celebrity or professional athlete \u003ca href=\"https://brightside.me/wonder-people/13-celebrities-who-turned-from-ugly-ducklings-into-sex-symbols-333960/\"\u003ewho started off as an ugly duckling\u003c/a\u003e is \u003cem\u003eglaring\u003c/em\u003e evidence of this.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRollo’s Sexual Market Value (SMV) graph for men vs women illustrates the Male Advantage (MA) beautifully.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e![](\u003ca href=\"https://miro.medium.com/max/875/0\"\u003ehttps://miro.medium.com/max/875/0\u003c/a\u003e*smZM4aRG0WX_olh-.jpeg =700x344)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, women don’t have the MA → their SMV, standing, and “value” in society are largely dependent on their looks.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat more evidence than the Instagram models who \u003ca href=\"https://influencermarketinghub.com/glossary/onlyfans/\"\u003eare minting money off their OnlyFans\u003c/a\u003e?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSure, there are brilliant women spearheading research and building companies. But very few men ever go, \u003cem\u003e“Damn! She built a million-dollar company. That’s so hot!”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"this-comes-down-to-our-evolutionary-wiring\"\u003eThis Comes Down to Our Evolutionary Wiring\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince women have a high biological cost of sex (9 months of pregnancy plus having to care for the child), they are \u003cem\u003ewired\u003c/em\u003e to be picky about who they choose.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile men on the other hand have a very low biological cost (theoretically, one ejaculation can impregnate hundreds of women), we’re driven to spread our seed as far and wide as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words, men prefer quantity and women prefer quality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the fact that a woman is rendered largely helpless while carrying a baby and needs someone to care for her and her kids (females are genetically the weaker sex), men need to be providers and protectors as well.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"what-all-this-adds-up-to\"\u003eWhat All This Adds up To\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**This means that for men, attraction is largely about a woman’s _looks. _**Sure, a good personality, hobbies, character, etc. weigh in, but they’re minuscule. And that’s a \u003cem\u003echoice.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might \u003cem\u003echoose\u003c/em\u003e to date or marry a well-rounded woman but a zero-personality super-modelesque woman is the one that’s going to get your sex drive racing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut for women, attraction is defined by a \u003cem\u003ehost\u003c/em\u003e of things\u003c/strong\u003e → Sense of humor, confidence, personality, risk-taking ability, grooming, fitness, daring, discipline, and well, looks too.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy I Called It a Curse\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, this is great right, any man can put in the work, climb into the top 20% of men and reap the results. — Basically, achieve a life of purpose and abundance?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn theory, yes. But the reason even the MA exists and high-value men get to relish such an amazing lifestyle is because of the bottom 80% of men. But if this were possible, why aren’t most men doing it?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor two reasons → Firstly, most don’t know about the MA. Secondly and majorly, most don’t \u003cem\u003ewant\u003c/em\u003e to put in the work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world of instant gratification, putting in real work and delaying gratification for years and decades is by no means easy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the curse → most women can ride the age wave (late-teen and early twenties) and experience what it means to be at the top. But men? Nada, it takes work to reach the top and very few of us are willing to do that.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestament to this is the fact \u003ca href=\"https://qz.com/1051462/these-statistics-show-why-its-so-hard-to-be-an-average-man-on-dating-apps/\"\u003ethat 85% of women on dating apps find only the top 10 or 15% of men attractive\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor men, below-average literally means the bottom 80 or 85%, not the bottom 50% as the definition of average goes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"make-it-a-boon\"\u003eMake It a Boon\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy giving you this information, I’ve solved half the problem → the other half is on you. Do you \u003cem\u003ewant\u003c/em\u003e to experience the MA or not?\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you shook your head in a vigorous yes, \u003cem\u003estart\u003c/em\u003e right now.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the gym and start building a 10/10 aesthetic physique. This will take a shit ton of work.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo out, talk to people, and improve your social skills. Read books if you’re totally socially inept. Ask out women, develop a thick skin to rejection, and get better and more confident at this.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn skills, get a job, start a business, invest smartly, and start side hustles. Build your wealth one brick at a time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf I’m sounding like a motivation guru, best believe that’s my intent → \u003cstrong\u003eI write these as much for \u003cem\u003emyself\u003c/em\u003e as for you.\u003c/strong\u003e We’re all in this together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe men rise only by pulling each other up → not putting each other down like what most do in today’s world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n","date_published":"2023-01-02T16:00:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/photo-nic-khhukoxqo4k-unsplash.jpg","tags":["male advantage","1stman","masculinity","growth","self improvement"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/outlier-male-series-mind-body-and-spirit/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/outlier-male-series-mind-body-and-spirit/","title":"Outlier Male Series: Mind, Body and Spirit","summary":"Hello Guys,\nNow here\u0026rsquo;s the game plan.\nWe\u0026rsquo;ll focus primarily on Mind, Body and Spirit and our secondary focus will be Wealth/Riches. Now I do remember telling you that we should focus on 3 things only but things change.\nI\u0026rsquo;m going to add URGENCY.\nGroup link: The OUTLIER MALE Telegram group.\nMind Here\u0026rsquo;s a simple guideline to follow.\n1. Learn Digital Marketable Skills Digital marketable skills are skills you can use to make money ONLINE. Everything is going online. You need to align yourself with the massive paradigm shift that\u0026rsquo;s going on\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHello Guys,\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow here\u0026rsquo;s the game plan.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026rsquo;ll focus primarily on Mind, Body and Spirit and our secondary focus will be Wealth/Riches. Now I do remember telling you that we should focus on 3 things only but things change.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;m going to add URGENCY.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup link: \u003ca href=\"https://t.me/+rbD6JMGpnH5kYjg0\"\u003eThe OUTLIER MALE Telegram group\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"mind\"\u003eMind\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026rsquo;s a simple guideline to follow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"1-learn-digital-marketable-skills\"\u003e1. Learn Digital Marketable Skills\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital marketable skills are skills you can use to make money ONLINE. Everything is going online. You need to align yourself with the massive paradigm shift that\u0026rsquo;s going on\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some. Pick your poison(skills). Now I\u0026rsquo;d suggest you pick more than 1.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopywriting\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUI/UX Design\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb Development\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch Engine Optimization\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Media Marketing\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch Engine Ads(Google)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic Design\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlockchain Development\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Media Management\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eData Science\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloud Computing\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimation\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo Editing(both short form and long form)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmail Marketing(+cold emailing)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffiliate Marketing\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp/Software Development\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustration + NFT Art + Digital Art\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeb Scraping\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHacking\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo/Audio Production\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem Automation\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the ones I know off the top of my head. If you have another one, feel free to post it below in the comments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"the-key-to-this-is-to-reach-10000-hours-of-mastery-with-the-skill-youve-chosen-or-with-this-whole-outlier-male-journey-thats-when-youll-start-to-see-the-progress-youve-made\"\u003eThe key to this is to reach 10,000 hours of mastery with the skill you\u0026rsquo;ve chosen or with this whole outlier male journey, that\u0026rsquo;s when you\u0026rsquo;ll start to see the progress you\u0026rsquo;ve made.\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"2-optimize-your-sleep\"\u003e2. Optimize Your Sleep\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some tips by \u003ca href=\"https://hubermanlab.com/toolkit-for-sleep/\"\u003eDr. Huberman\u003c/a\u003e:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality sleep is critical! Sleep is the foundation of mental health, cognitive health, and performance\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewing direct morning sunlight within 30-60 minutes of waking will help you fall asleep and stay asleep at night, and optimize cortisol \u0026amp; adenosine levels\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer in multiple levers to be more alert: morning sunlight viewing, increasing body temperature, delaying caffeine, movement/exercise upon waking, light breakfast\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack the deck to give your body predictable autonomic timing and properly set circadian rhythm to optimize sleep and wakefulness – even if you’re tired, exercise a little (doesn’t have to be intense) and eat a light breakfast, etc.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overhead fluorescent light as much as possible between 10 pm-4 am – these lights will eliminate melatonin circulating in the brain \u0026amp; body and will hinder the ability to fall and stay asleep (instead, try soft lamps and dim screens as much as possible without straining eyes)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewing afternoon sunlight from sunset can help offset some of the negative effects of light viewing in the evening (10 pm-4 am)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry to maintain a consistent sleep/wake schedule (+/- 1 hour) 7 days a week!\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen all else fails, try this sleep stack cocktail (buy single ingredient supplements so you can use what works, ditch what doesn’t): magnesium threonate (145mg, 30-60 minutes before bed) + theanine (100-400mg, 30-60 minutes before bed) + apigenin (50mg, 30-60 minutes before bed)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep apnea can have very damaging effects on sleep and health – train nasal breathing with these methods: (1) use medical tape to tape your mouth shut during sleep; (2) practice nasal breathing only during light exercise/cardio bouts\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest nootropic: sleep\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest stress-relief: sleep\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest trauma release: sleep\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest immune booster: sleep\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest hormone augmentation: sleep\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest emotional stabilizer: sleep\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"3-build-focus\"\u003e3. Build Focus\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome more tips from Dr. Huberman:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpinephrine/adrenaline, acetylcholine, and dopamine work together to facilitate the ability to get focused, direct focus, and stay focused over time\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinaural beats (40 Hz), white noise, pink noise, and brown noise can enhance focus \u0026amp; more importantly, decrease the amount of time it takes to get into a focused state by ramping up neurochemicals\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking time: use ultradian cycles (90-minute bouts) for intensely focused sessions; assume it will take about 5-10 minutes to ease in and then ramp up; when finished, spend 10-30 minutes to deliberately defocus\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth things are true: fasted states and fed states (sufficient glucose but not overly stuffed belly) stimulate neuronal activity – leverage this and try one focused 90-minute bout in the morning (fasted) and another in the afternoon (fed)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip: leverage the benefits of stress through cold exposure \u003cstrong\u003e–\u003c/strong\u003e try a cold shower (uncomfortably cold but safe to stay in) for 1-5 minutes to increase epinephrine and dopamine in the brain and body to get the body into a focused state – the positive effects of epinephrine last up to an hour or more\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe focus will drift unless you are an experienced meditator – the most important component of meditation is refocusing back to meditation and back to the breath – try 13 minutes per day\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation caveat: focused meditation in the 4 hours prior to bed actually hindered the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing visual field to improve focus: set a timer for 30 seconds per day and try to focus on one object; keep adding 5 seconds per day looking directly at the location (be sure to blink!) – you can use this to help onramp into 90-minute focused bout\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs always, start with behavioral tools (and dialing in sleep), then focus on nutrition, and try supplementation – when all else fails and you’ve consulted a doctor, lean on prescription drugs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReally sleep-deprived or having trouble focusing? Stack tools – for example, take a cold shower, leverage the visual field, and take alpha-GPC\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"4-read-books\"\u003e4. Read Books\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some books I suggest you start reading that will build your knowledge in place of the experience you don\u0026rsquo;t have:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Way of The Superior Man by David Deida\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRational Male Book 1 by Rollo Tomasi\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Male Advantage by Kris Sturmey\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditations by Marcus Aurelius\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Art of War by Sun Tzu\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Rules For Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscripted by MJ Demarco\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe US Navy Seal Survival Handbook\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditations by Marcus Aurelius\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Illustrated Art of Manliness: All Books by Brett McKay\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover by Robert Moore \u0026amp; Douglas Gillette\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstrogeneration by Anthony G. Jay, Ph.D.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEgo is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushcraft 101 by Dave Canterbury\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 Deadly Skills by Clint Emerson, Former Navy Seal\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Unplugged Alpha by Richard Cooper\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutliers by Malcom Gladwell\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$100mOffers by Alex Hormozi\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are great and I suggest you read 10 pages a day and slowly build up to 20. These contain the experiences of more than 1,000 men.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving their knowledge and being able to learn from their experiences is a blessing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;d recommend you start with The Male Advantage by Kris Sturmey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will show you your worth as a man and how to further build it. I rate it 10/10.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"body\"\u003eBody\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"1-work-outexercise\"\u003e1. Work out/Exercise\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"principles-of-exercise--fitness\"\u003ePrinciples Of Exercise \u0026amp; Fitness\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basic concepts of fitness are few, but the methods are vast\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 9 main concepts of training:\u003c/strong\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower (function of speed and strength)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHypertrophy (growing muscle mass)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuscular endurance\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnaerobic power (ability to produce and sustain work in short bursts)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVO2 max (max heart rate)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-endurance (30+ minutes with no break)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are a handful of things you have to do in order to make all of the main concepts work, but you will not see changes in any domain without progressive overload\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive overload\u003c/strong\u003e: adaptation happens as a byproduct of stress – you have to push the system\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you do the same exercises over time, you will plateau\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA progressive overload could be in the form of adding weights, adding repetitions, increasing frequency, varying complexity of movement\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the exercises we\u0026rsquo;ll focus on for the first year:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePush-ups or Bench presses\u003c/strong\u003e: These work on the chest and arms. You can try multiple variations to suit you. If you are a beginner try Knee Push-ups\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo begin, the push-up: Lie flat on the ground then push your body up without interfering with the natural curvature of the back.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo begin, the bench press: Find the weights, load them, lie on your back, unrack and pull towards your body as far as possible then push up from your body as far as possible and repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/images/barbell-bench-press.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/close-grip-knee-push-up.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/barbell-bench-press.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquats\u003c/strong\u003e: This works the legs and the core(only slightly).\u003cbr\u003e\nTo begin, stand up straight, then go down to a squat position, and then come up. How deep you go depends on your capacity but ensure you try to go deeper and repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo do this with weight simply depends on what kind of squat you are going to do. I recommend the back squat, whereby you load the weight to the back of your neck(wear thick clothing or place a hollow form then do a squat and repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/images/barbell-squat.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/barbell-bulgarian-split-squat.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeadlifts\u003c/strong\u003e: This works the legs, back and core.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo begin, find weights, and place them near your feet while standing upright. Reach for the weights without bending your knees too much and bring them up until you are standing upright again then put them down and repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/images/barbell-deadlift.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/stiff-leg-deadlift.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBent over rows or pull-ups\u003c/strong\u003e: These work on the back and the arms\u003cbr\u003e\nTo begin find a strong sturdy vertical pole that is placed slightly above your reach. Hold it with 2 arms and bring your chin over the pole then slowly drop down and repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo begin, find weights preferably a barbell or dumbbell, bend over extend your hands toward the floor while holding the weight then bring the weight to your chest then extend them back to the ground, and repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/images/barbell-bent-over-row.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/pull-up.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilitary Overhead press\u003c/strong\u003e: This works on the shoulders giving you that large shoulder and making that sexy V that girls love.\u003cbr\u003e\nTo begin, find weights then bring them to your chest and push them upwards above your head then bring them down and repeat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"/images/barbell-military-press.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalve raises\u003c/strong\u003e: This works on the calves\u003cbr\u003e\nTo begin: stand upright and stand on your toes like you are tiptoeing then come back to natural and repeat. You can add weights if desired.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/dumbbell-calf-raise.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlank\u003c/strong\u003e: This strengthens the core which is responsible for keeping your upper body straight and provides spinal cord support. It does a bunch of other things which I believe you should research\u003cbr\u003e\nTo begin lie flat on the ground then let your elbows and forearms touch the ground then lift and hold that position for a time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"/images/plank.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStretch\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start do 5 x 5 of each. That is 5 repetitions of 5 sets = 25 times if using weights. If using body weight do 5 x 10 = 50 times.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo this 6 days a week unless you are over 35. If you are over 40 do 5 or 4 times a week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember to set a rest day. Eat plenty of proteins and healthy fat. Increase weight, difficulty, intensity, or repetitions every week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"2-diet\"\u003e2. Diet\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncrease your protein intake especially from meat, eggs, and fish to maximize protein synthesis:\u003c/strong\u003e consume 1.6-2.6g/kilogram of lean body mass\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere aren’t noticeable benefits to going beyond this range\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein is also more satiating\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry fermented foods\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEat some dark and leafy vegetables\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave some fruit e.g. berries and watermelon\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit refined carbs, sugar, and seed oils\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry fasting. Fasting puts the body into a mode of autophagy and conservation of resources which are beneficial to health\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry a ketogenic diet. Benefits of the ketogenic diet:\u003c/strong\u003e influences neurotransmitter levels (particularly glutamate, GABA, adenosine), changes calcium channel regulation, changes gene expression, reduces brain inflammation, improves the health of the gut microbiome, improves insulin resistance and signaling\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore extreme forms of fasting (24 hours, alternate day, etc.) have more noticeable effects on lean body mass than 16:8 fasting\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEating 2-3 high-quality protein meals per day will probably make more of a difference on lean body mass than time-restricted eating\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose fasting depending on your goal:\u003c/strong\u003e if you’re a high-level athlete or similar, it’s unlikely you’ll gain much intermittent fasting – if you want to maintain or lose weight and lose body fat, a 16:8 fast is fine to help control calories\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon\u0026rsquo;t snack\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"spirit\"\u003eSpirit\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is simple.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"1-pray-every-day-when-you-wake-up-and-go-to-sleep\"\u003e1. Pray every day when you wake up and go to sleep\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will help connect you to your Creator and have Him guide you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"2-read-the-biblequran\"\u003e2. Read the Bible/Quran\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will help know what He expects from you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"3-meditate\"\u003e3. Meditate\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will help clear your mind and bring peace.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"4-journal\"\u003e4. Journal\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will help you chain your thoughts to the physical realm.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will help you plan out life and it will be a reminder of all you haven\u0026rsquo;t achieved.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"5-help-others\"\u003e5. Help others\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will bring you down to earth and help you stay humble.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat\u0026rsquo;s it guys that\u0026rsquo;s the plan for this year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;ll post the next year\u0026rsquo;s plan before December.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who haven\u0026rsquo;t joined the group yet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026rsquo;s the link. It\u0026rsquo;s a limited-time offer. It will soon be closed and paid.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 id=\"wealth\"\u003eWealth\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are in a 9 - 5. Start investing. We are close to a recession. Learn stocks, crypto, REITs, real estate, precious metals, watches, timber, and such.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn investing. Keep money aside and do dollar cost averaging(Put some money into investments every month/week/day)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvest a little now then go head-deep in the middle of the recession. Millionaires are made in the middle of recessions just like diamonds are made under pressure or men are made during storms.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn investing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are jobless, spend most of your time learning and testing(practicing) new skills and stack money for investment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are an Investor, keep going.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a business owner/entrepreneur stack money for investments.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome good investments:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBitcoin\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthereum\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall MarketCap Coins/Tokens\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaming tokens\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNFT tokens\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthcare REITs, Stocks, and ETFs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy REITS, Stocks, and ETFs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility NFTs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment Bonds\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment Bills\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility REITs, Stocks, and ETFs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsumer staples Stocks, REITs, and ETFs\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https://anchor.fm/stephenajulu/embed/episodes/Outlier-Male-Series-Mind--Body-and-Spirit-e1t0a29\" height=\"102px\" width=\"400px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"\u003e\u003c/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroup link: \u003ca href=\"https://t.me/+rbD6JMGpnH5kYjg0\"\u003eThe OUTLIER MALE Telegram group\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2023-01-02T13:00:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/photo-nic-khhukoxqo4k-unsplash.jpg","tags":["lifestyle","masculinity","health","life optimization","self improvement","personal development","men","man","mind","body","spirit","growth","skills","faith"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/20-things-men-must-do-in-2022/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/20-things-men-must-do-in-2022/","title":"20 Things Men Must Do In 2022","summary":"Look, guys, I\u0026rsquo;m in no way or shape better than you. We are just all men here doing our best to improve ourselves and those around us. Constant self-improvement is key.\nWith that said, here are 20 things I believe we(MEN) must do in 2022 to bolster our success. I\u0026rsquo;ll keep it as brief as possible.\nFind mentors Get in shape. “No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” - Socrates Qualify women based on factors besides sex. Make improvements but stay true to who you are. Craft yourself into a leader. Have an impact on the world. Leave a dent. \u0026ldquo;Don\u0026rsquo;t go silently into nothingness without a legacy\u0026rdquo; - Stephen Ajulu Start saving, investing, building, and making more money. \u0026ldquo;Only women and pets are loved unconditionally. Men are loved based on what they can provide\u0026rdquo; - Unknown Talk to more people. Build a social life. Become more social. Lead your friends! Lead them to self-improvement. Make them high-value men. Don\u0026rsquo;t be quick to drop friends if they are low value. Adopt a winner\u0026rsquo;s mindset, a growth mindset, and an abundance mindset. There are enough resources for all of us. Did she dump you? Fine. Build your body, wealth and health then find someone better. Lost your job? Fine. Build your skills and find another one. Be in a state of constant growth. Quit the victim mindset. No one will hand you anything in life and no one cares. You have to make lemonade with the lemons you have been handed. Don\u0026rsquo;t play the victim. Don\u0026rsquo;t be the victim. Buy things. Ownership is key. Cut all the crap about renting. Buy property. Do what scares you. The wise men say, \u0026ldquo;Everything you want is on the other side of fear\u0026rdquo; Stop putting women on a pedestal and as your focus. You are the prize. Focus on building yourself and your legacy. A woman must never be your first, second, and even third focus unless she\u0026rsquo;s your wife. Women are naturally hypergamous. Learn this and red pill yourself. But don\u0026rsquo;t hate them for it. It\u0026rsquo;s their nature. Even in nature, females choose the man who can provide the most resources and protection. So instead of complaining and hating them, be the man who can provide the most resources and protection. This goes in tandem with no 7. Become self-sufficient. Learn to be independent. Someone caused your business to go down? Be the kind of man who can start another one. Lost your job? Learn a skill then monetize. Never depend on anyone or anything. Become self-sufficient. Identify your beliefs and stick to them Inspire others. Look life is hard as it is. We all have different challenges but the fact remains, everyone has challenges. Be the kind of man who lifts people up. The one who inspires them to be more. Take everything in life with a grain of salt. Your life is 100% your responsibility. So act like it. Bonus: Identify the things you value then protect them. I\u0026rsquo;d suggest you list the 5 things you value most. Mine is 1. My God, 2. My Mission/Purpose/Self, 3. My Family, 4. My Assets, and 5. You Guys + My Closest Friends. Bonus: Become dangerous. Learn how to hurt others but don\u0026rsquo;t hurt others unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. \u0026ldquo;A harmless man is not a virtuous man. It is the dangerous but civil and disciplined man that is virtuous\u0026rdquo; - Jordan Peterson. \u0026ldquo;Most often than not, it is the weak who pick fights, they are the ones constantly trying to prove their non-existent strength to others by picking on and bullying others. Weakness is loud. Strength is silent. The lion doesn\u0026rsquo;t shout at the top of its lungs \u0026ldquo;I am the king of the jungle!\u0026rdquo;, it simply is. So simply be\u0026rdquo; - Stephen Ajulu. That\u0026rsquo;s it, guys. And please implement. Don\u0026rsquo;t be the guy who gets motivated for a day and then drops out.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLook, guys, I\u0026rsquo;m in no way or shape better than you. We are just all men here doing our best to improve ourselves and those around us. Constant self-improvement is key.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith that said, here are 20 things I believe we(MEN) must do in 2022 to bolster our success. I\u0026rsquo;ll keep it as brief as possible.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind mentors\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet in shape. “No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” - Socrates\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQualify women based on factors besides sex.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake improvements but stay true to who you are.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft yourself into a leader.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave an impact on the world. Leave a dent. \u0026ldquo;Don\u0026rsquo;t go silently into nothingness without a legacy\u0026rdquo; - Stephen Ajulu\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart saving, investing, building, and making more money. \u0026ldquo;Only women and pets are loved unconditionally. Men are loved based on what they can provide\u0026rdquo; - Unknown\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk to more people. Build a social life. Become more social.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead your friends! Lead them to self-improvement. Make them high-value men. Don\u0026rsquo;t be quick to drop friends if they are low value.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdopt a winner\u0026rsquo;s mindset, a growth mindset, and an abundance mindset. There are enough resources for all of us. Did she dump you? Fine. Build your body, wealth and health then find someone better. Lost your job? Fine. Build your skills and find another one. Be in a state of constant growth.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuit the victim mindset. No one will hand you anything in life and no one cares. You have to make lemonade with the lemons you have been handed. Don\u0026rsquo;t play the victim. Don\u0026rsquo;t be the victim.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy things. Ownership is key. Cut all the crap about renting. Buy property.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo what scares you. The wise men say, \u0026ldquo;Everything you want is on the other side of fear\u0026rdquo;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop putting women on a pedestal and as your focus. You are the prize. Focus on building yourself and your legacy. A woman must never be your first, second, and even third focus unless she\u0026rsquo;s your wife.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen are naturally hypergamous. Learn this and red pill yourself. But don\u0026rsquo;t hate them for it. It\u0026rsquo;s their nature. Even in nature, females choose the man who can provide the most resources and protection. So instead of complaining and hating them, be the man who can provide the most resources and protection. This goes in tandem with no 7.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecome self-sufficient. Learn to be independent. Someone caused your business to go down? Be the kind of man who can start another one. Lost your job? Learn a skill then monetize. Never depend on anyone or anything. Become self-sufficient.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify your beliefs and stick to them\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspire others. Look life is hard as it is. We all have different challenges but the fact remains, everyone has challenges. Be the kind of man who lifts people up. The one who inspires them to be more.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake everything in life with a grain of salt.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour life is 100% your responsibility. So act like it.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: Identify the things you value then protect them. I\u0026rsquo;d suggest you list the 5 things you value most. Mine is 1. My God, 2. My Mission/Purpose/Self, 3. My Family, 4. My Assets, and 5. You Guys + My Closest Friends.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: Become dangerous. Learn how to hurt others but don\u0026rsquo;t hurt others unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. \u0026ldquo;A harmless man is not a virtuous man. It is the dangerous but civil and disciplined man that is virtuous\u0026rdquo; - Jordan Peterson. \u0026ldquo;Most often than not, it is the weak who pick fights, they are the ones constantly trying to prove their non-existent strength to others by picking on and bullying others. Weakness is loud. Strength is silent. The lion doesn\u0026rsquo;t shout at the top of its lungs \u0026ldquo;I am the king of the jungle!\u0026rdquo;, it simply is. So simply be\u0026rdquo; - Stephen Ajulu.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat\u0026rsquo;s it, guys. And please implement. Don\u0026rsquo;t be the guy who gets motivated for a day and then drops out.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world needs you. It needs your ideas. It needs your energy. It needs you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo go out there. Work on yourself. Protect the things you value. Leave your mark in this world. Love and be kind. Give when you can. Seek fulfillment over happiness. Be responsible. Stay Frosty. Greatness is coming!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI\u0026rsquo;ll soon be posting resources for men who want to be more real, more masculine, and 1% better every day. So stay tuned. Subscribe to my newsletter.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWishing you a happy and prosperous new year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet\u0026rsquo;s go conquer!\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-12-27T15:43:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/imageedit_27_9513163132.jpg","tags":["men","self improvement","self mastery","masculinity","man","manhood","masculine","growth","success"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/5-things-every-man-in-his-20s-should-do/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/5-things-every-man-in-his-20s-should-do/","title":"5 Things Every Man In His 20s Should Do","summary":"Hi men!\nHere are 5 things you should do in order to set up your life for success and level up.\n1. Workout and build your body It goes without saying that self mastery is key to growth.\nSo workout, build your body and be physically capable. This alone will separate you from 80% of the planet. Don\u0026rsquo;t become comfortable being unfit and fat.\nAdopt a growth mindset. Yes, you might be fat now but as long as you put in consistent effort, i can assure you that by the end of a month, the gains you\u0026rsquo;ll be seeing will shoot up your testosterone and confidence.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHi men!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are 5 things you should do in order to set up your life for success and level up.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"1-workout-and-build-your-body\"\u003e1. Workout and build your body\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt goes without saying that self mastery is key to growth.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo workout, build your body and be physically capable. This alone will separate you from 80% of the planet. Don\u0026rsquo;t become comfortable being unfit and fat.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdopt a growth mindset. Yes, you might be fat now but as long as you put in consistent effort, i can assure you that by the end of a month, the gains you\u0026rsquo;ll be seeing will shoot up your testosterone and confidence.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, you\u0026rsquo;ll be better capable of attracting that girl you think is beyond your level. Think about it!\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"2-chase-success-and-fulfillment-over-women\"\u003e2. Chase success and fulfillment over women\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook, these girls aren\u0026rsquo;t going anywhere. Plus a recent study found that they want the top 10% of men. So instead of chasing a girl who might dump you for that rich bad boy. Become one yourself. Grind and hustle.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild a set of marketable skills or better yet work on your own business. Build your dreams. You won\u0026rsquo;t regret it. Plus girls will be all over you once you succeed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo work on yourself. Work on your dreams.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, I\u0026rsquo;m not saying \u0026ldquo;Stop looking, stop dating\u0026rdquo;. What I\u0026rsquo;m saying is let success be your primary goal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy advice is this. Write down 5 things that are most valuable to you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are mine, if you\u0026rsquo;d like an example.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGod\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWealth and Health(myself)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriends\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of these women are hypergamous. So stop chasing them all over the place and start working primarily on you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChris Brown wasn\u0026rsquo;t kidding, \u0026ldquo;These hoes ain\u0026rsquo;t loyal\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvice: if you\u0026rsquo;ve got a girl and a kid, please do a DNA test. In a recent study, it was found that 9 out of 25 men are raising children that are not their own. To make this worse, most of these women knew the kid wasn\u0026rsquo;t there\u0026rsquo;s but because they needed a beta/simp who would provide, they lied. So before adding your name on the birth certificate, before marrying. If you have a kid with a girl. GET A DNA TEST! If you found out the kid isn\u0026rsquo;t yours, i suggest you leave but that decision is up to you.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd you better not forget to INVEST your money. I post articles for beginners on how to invest. There\u0026rsquo;s cryptocurrencies, stocks, NFTs, ETFs, bonds, bills, real estate and more. Pick some, research and invest. Simple\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"3-seek-god\"\u003e3. Seek God\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, the only reason this is no 3 is because, i didn\u0026rsquo;t structure this list but men you need to seek God. You need spirituality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"4-createjoin-a-tribe\"\u003e4. Create/join a tribe\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuys, no man is an island, no man stands alone. I have to admit that i am having issues with this, seeing that i am an introvert with social anxiety but i am doing my best. So should you. And hey don\u0026rsquo;t just join any group. Join a tribe of Like Minded Individuals. Ask yourself this \u0026ldquo;Where do i see myself in the next 10/20 years?\u0026rdquo; then join a tribe of people with a similar answer or similar values or even better join a tribe of people who are already where you want to be.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"5-never-stop-learning\"\u003e5. Never stop learning\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedpill\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasculinity\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvesting\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketable skills\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale psychology\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoney and Wealth\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrition for men(meat and eggs)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolving problems\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew technologies\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere\u0026rsquo;s so much you can learn and do. Especially in this information age. Just do it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere comes a bonus:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"6-journalwrite\"\u003e6. Journal/Write\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease men, keep a journal. All great men, men of renowned wrote journals. Write down your thoughts in the morning and evening.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mental clarity this will give you will leave you astonished wondering why you didn\u0026rsquo;t start early.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-is-journaling-you\"\u003eWhat is journaling you?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJournaling is the writing down of thoughts for present reflection and future reference.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJournaling allows you to organize your thoughts, document your goals, make life decisions, and even heal from past traumas. It’s truly a powerful tool that when incorporated into your regular routine can provide numerous benefits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"why-should-men-journal\"\u003eWhy Should Men Journal?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough many men may scoff at the thought of keeping a journal, many of the greatest visionaries in history had journals: Leonardo Da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, and Ernest Hemingway to name a few. Not to mention the numerous benefits from journaling are well-documented.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"benefits-of-journaling\"\u003eBenefits of journaling\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some benefits of journaling\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManages stress\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives you immortality\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllows introspection and reflection\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosts your mood\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves memory\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces symptoms of anxiety and depression\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyway guys, that\u0026rsquo;s it for now. For those who learn and implement this, \u0026ldquo;Greatness is coming\u0026rdquo;.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore i go:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen in their 20s should also dress well, smell good and wear cool shades. That’s why today I’m hooking you up with a 10% discount on quality clothing, fragrance, and eyewear.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.esntls.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit ESNTLS for top-notch discounted clothing that makes you look great and feel even greater!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://santaluciafragrance.com/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit Santa Lucia Fragrance for top-notch discounted perfumes that make you smell great!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.jadeblack.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit JadeBlack for top-note discounted sunglasses and glasses that draw out your game face perfectly!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the men who use my link get 10% off all their products + free shipping(if you live in the US). Bookmark the links for future purchases because I can assure you that you will love these products.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a great day.\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-11-22T05:26:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/matheus-ferrero-tkrrvwxjb_8.jpg","tags":["Masculinity","self improvement","self mastery","Growth","Masculine","Man","manhood","Men","Level up","Personal development"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/the-new-1-have-these-10-habits/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/the-new-1-have-these-10-habits/","title":"6 Compounding Habits","summary":" Constant Self Education \u0026amp; Reading Books Exercise/Working Out Journaling and Writing Down Their Thoughts Deep Work Uninterupted 6 to 8 Hours of Sleep Eating Natural (Meat, Eggs, Veggies, Water) These habits compound over time leaving you Intelligent, Healthy, and Wealthy. Implement them today just like I did.\n6 more compounding habits coming soon!\n","content_html":"\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant Self Education \u0026amp; Reading Books\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExercise/Working Out\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJournaling and Writing Down Their Thoughts\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Work Uninterupted\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 to 8 Hours of Sleep\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEating Natural (Meat, Eggs, Veggies, Water)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese habits compound over time leaving you Intelligent, Healthy, and Wealthy. Implement them today just like I did.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 more compounding habits coming soon!\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-11-21T16:53:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/aziz-acharki-u3c79seha7k-unsplash.jpg","tags":["self improvement","self mastery","growth","mindset","habits"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/the-new-1-elite/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/the-new-1-elite/","title":"The New 1% Elite","summary":"Here are the new 1% elite members of society that are silently taking over the world. Are you one of them? if not start striving to become one of them.\nThe New 1% are:\nSelf-educated: They know that the secret to truly succeeding in this world involves constant self-education. Highly skilled: They take full responsibility for themselves and therefore work on becoming better every day. Emotionally intelligent: They are mature and understand that not everything should be taken seriously. They know how to control their emotions and reactions. They also know the right time for rage, anger, and sadness. Fit and physically capable: They are capable of far more than the average and can easily help others when in need because they are constantly mastering their bodies. High energy Focuses on internal control: Because they know we can\u0026rsquo;t control everything. Pays little attention to external: Distractions are everywhere. They know that distractions come at a hefty price and hence focus on what is necessary. Works from anywhere: They don\u0026rsquo;t need an office to work at peak levels. They don\u0026rsquo;t need jobs to put food on the table. They want an office and a job but don\u0026rsquo;t need them as they are skilled in the use of the technologies at their disposal. Builds social leverage: Social media for fun? They use it for both fun and profit, knowing which to do at the right time. Invests money and time: They know investing time and money wisely begets more time and money. Write: They journal, write articles, and generally write down their thoughts as they know this is key to becoming more articulate. Value traditional values: They know traditional values were invented for a reason and as such value them. Get 8 hours of sleep: They know sleep is key for a healthy body and brain and hence optimize their sleep ensuring the given time for the body to heal itself. Read: They know little and hence build upon existing knowledge by reading books. Especially philosophy and self-improvement. They also value nonfiction. Love their family: They know family is important. Capable of extreme violence but don\u0026rsquo;t practice: They know that there\u0026rsquo;s nothing. Eat right: Their bodies are a symbol of their discipline and as such, they take care of it well by feeding it with the nutrients it needs. Natural and Organic with plenty of meat and animal fats. Watch what they think/see/hear: They know that thoughts are gateways to the soul and as such negative thoughts have a negative influence on their bodies, souls, and reality. They have an abundance mindset. Have/build/join a \u0026ldquo;tribe\u0026rdquo;: They know that no man is an island and hence gather together with like-minded people in order to grow as a community. Believe in a Supreme Creator: Let\u0026rsquo;s be honest, nothing creates itself. Nothing occurs by its self. There has to be a source of creation. I believe this source is God, the creator of Heaven and Earth and since He is the source, he wasn\u0026rsquo;t created and instead just is. He is, He will be and He will always be there for you. I like what He calls Himself: \u0026ldquo;I am that I am\u0026rdquo;. Basically means he existed, he exists and will always exist, there\u0026rsquo;s no beginning to Him and no end. He is the source and He made us in His own image. Hence the reason we are able to create things. Align yourself with these and I believe you will be elite. Self-respect is key.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHere are the new 1% elite members of society that are silently taking over the world. Are you one of them? if not start striving to become one of them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New 1% are:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-educated\u003c/strong\u003e: They know that the secret to truly succeeding in this world involves constant self-education.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly skilled\u003c/strong\u003e: They take full responsibility for themselves and therefore work on becoming better every day.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmotionally intelligent\u003c/strong\u003e: They are mature and understand that not everything should be taken seriously. They know how to control their emotions and reactions. They also know the right time for rage, anger, and sadness.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit and physically capable\u003c/strong\u003e: They are capable of far more than the average and can easily help others when in need because they are constantly mastering their bodies.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh energy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocuses on internal control\u003c/strong\u003e: Because they know we can\u0026rsquo;t control everything.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePays little attention to external\u003c/strong\u003e: Distractions are everywhere. They know that distractions come at a hefty price and hence focus on what is necessary.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks from anywhere\u003c/strong\u003e: They don\u0026rsquo;t need an office to work at peak levels. They don\u0026rsquo;t need jobs to put food on the table. They want an office and a job but don\u0026rsquo;t need them as they are skilled in the use of the technologies at their disposal.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds social leverage\u003c/strong\u003e: Social media for fun? They use it for both fun and profit, knowing which to do at the right time.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvests money and time:\u003c/strong\u003e They know investing time and money wisely begets more time and money.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrite\u003c/strong\u003e: They journal, write articles, and generally write down their thoughts as they know this is key to becoming more articulate.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue traditional values\u003c/strong\u003e: They know traditional values were invented for a reason and as such value them.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet 8 hours of sleep\u003c/strong\u003e: They know sleep is key for a healthy body and brain and hence optimize their sleep ensuring the given time for the body to heal itself.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead: They know little and hence build upon existing knowledge by reading books. Especially philosophy and self-improvement. They also value nonfiction.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLove their family\u003c/strong\u003e: They know family is important.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapable of extreme violence but don\u0026rsquo;t practice\u003c/strong\u003e: They know that there\u0026rsquo;s nothing.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEat right\u003c/strong\u003e: Their bodies are a symbol of their discipline and as such, they take care of it well by feeding it with the nutrients it needs. Natural and Organic with plenty of meat and animal fats.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch what they think/see/hear\u003c/strong\u003e: They know that thoughts are gateways to the soul and as such negative thoughts have a negative influence on their bodies, souls, and reality. They have an abundance mindset.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave/build/join a \u0026ldquo;tribe\u0026rdquo;\u003c/strong\u003e: They know that no man is an island and hence gather together with like-minded people in order to grow as a community.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBelieve in a Supreme Creator\u003c/strong\u003e: Let\u0026rsquo;s be honest, nothing creates itself. Nothing occurs by its self. There has to be a source of creation. I believe this source is God, the creator of Heaven and Earth and since He is the source, he wasn\u0026rsquo;t created and instead just is. He is, He will be and He will always be there for you. I like what He calls Himself: \u0026ldquo;I am that I am\u0026rdquo;. Basically means he existed, he exists and will always exist, there\u0026rsquo;s no beginning to Him and no end. He is the source and He made us in His own image.  Hence the reason we are able to \u003cstrong\u003ecreate\u003c/strong\u003e things.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlign yourself with these and I believe you will be elite. Self-respect is key.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New 1% also dress well, smell good and wear cool shades. That\u0026rsquo;s why today I\u0026rsquo;m hooking you up with a 10% discount on quality clothing, fragrance, and eyewear.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.esntls.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit ESNTLS for top-notch discounted clothing that makes you look great and feel even greater!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://santaluciafragrance.com/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit Santa Lucia Fragrance for top-notch discounted perfumes that make you smell great!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.jadeblack.co/?ref=kuzqn53jomp-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit JadeBlack for top-note discounted sunglasses and glasses that draw out your game face perfectly!\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the people who use my link get 10% off all their products + free shipping(if you live in the US). Bookmark the links for future purchases because I can assure you that you will love these products.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a great day.\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-11-19T11:08:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/helena-lopes-uze35tk5uoa-unsplash.jpg","tags":["self improvement","personal development","growth","abundance","creator","creation","self mastery"]},{"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"]},{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/how-to-level-up-10-simple-steps/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/how-to-level-up-10-simple-steps/","title":"How To Level Up: 10 Simple Steps","summary":"1. Read 10 pages a day Dedicate 1 hour a day to learning deliberately this can be through reading any book(better with Self-help and self-development) even the Bible. I will soon post books you can read in a separate post. Learn more about the 5-hour rule.\n2. Balance out the negative talk with positive talk and vice versa They say too much of something is poisonous and this is very true even in positive mental talk. If you are positive all the time, life will hit you like a fast-moving truck on a highway. Balance it out. Identify the things you are bad at, bad things you have done and fix them, try adding positive self-talk of actual good things you\u0026rsquo;ve done. Mental health should be a priority, don\u0026rsquo;t just dwell on the negative, everyone on this planet has a good side. Try balancing, this way you can solve personal problems within yourself and help yourself realize your attractive traits.\n","content_html":"\u003ch2 id=\"1-read-10-pages-a-day\"\u003e1. Read 10 pages a day\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicate 1 hour a day to learning deliberately this can be through reading any book(better with Self-help and self-development) even the Bible. I will soon post books you can read in a separate post. Learn more about the 5-hour rule.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"2-balance-out-the-negative-talk-with-positive-talk-and-vice-versa\"\u003e2. Balance out the negative talk with positive talk and vice versa\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey say too much of something is poisonous and this is very true even in positive mental talk. If you are positive all the time, life will hit you like a fast-moving truck on a highway. Balance it out. Identify the things you are bad at, bad things you have done and fix them, try adding positive self-talk of actual good things you\u0026rsquo;ve done. Mental health should be a priority, don\u0026rsquo;t just dwell on the negative, everyone on this planet has a good side. Try balancing, this way you can solve personal problems within yourself and help yourself realize your attractive traits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"3-make-your-bed\"\u003e3. Make your bed\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomeone once said, \u0026ldquo;If you want to change the world, make your bed\u0026rdquo;. Small steps lead to big results. This may seem small and annoying but it actually builds your day into a successful one.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"4-take-responsibility-for-your-life\"\u003e4. Take responsibility for your life\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a no-brainer. No one is to blame for the challenges you are facing. You are! Move away, Fix, and Avoid things you know have dire consequences.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"5-build-your-online-presence\"\u003e5. Build your online presence\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, start with changing all your profiles so as to have matching names. Many people underestimate the importance of consistency online. Few have reaped the benefits of showing your real name and posting meaningful posts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"6-work-out\"\u003e6. Work out\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need to understand the importance of having a good and flexible body. It transcends physical benefits. Your mind gets clearer. Your body feels lighter and better. It boosts your immune system and so much more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"7-adopt-a-healthier-diet\"\u003e7. Adopt a healthier diet\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy recommendation: \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Fat, Low/Nonexistent Sugar, Low Carbs, More Veggies, More Protein, More Water and Less Frequency\u003c/strong\u003e(One Meal A Day, or Intermittent Fasting, or One and A Half Meal A Day)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"8-write-something\"\u003e8. Write something\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo many people all over the globe attest to the importance and benefits of writing. Try starting a journal, if it\u0026rsquo;s a bit hard try \u003cstrong\u003eGratitude Journaling\u003c/strong\u003e. This can also be blogging like \u003ca href=\"https://ajulusthoughts.stephenajulu.com/authors/stephen-ajulu/\"\u003e**me **\u003c/a\u003ebut keep a separate journal for private thoughts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"9-get-a-joband-build-a-side-hustle-or-build-a-business\"\u003e9. Get a job(and build a side hustle) or build a business\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, right? Get a high-paying job and make a side hustle or build a business. Money is everything in our world don\u0026rsquo;t be fooled. Dream big. Put in the work and enjoy the results. \u003cstrong\u003eMake it a priority to build 6 income sources.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"10-start-investing--saving\"\u003e10. Start investing + saving\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvest in stocks, cryptocurrencies, real estate, people, and more. But first, build an emergency fund. \u003cstrong\u003eTip: Build an emergency fund capable of carrying you(with your current lifestyle) for 6 months\u003c/strong\u003e. This acts as a cushion for cases like this pandemic. Many people were laid off and they didn\u0026rsquo;t have an emergency fund. Get yourself a health insurance cover as well.\u003c/p\u003e\n","date_published":"2021-08-01T18:36:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/kelvin-zhang-2zok5j-13ma-unsplash.jpg","tags":["self improvement","growth","self help"]}]}