“I do not seem to have anything going in my life, just the same cycle day in and day out. I feel overwhelmed in all aspects of my life from marriage to work… I smoke, I over eat and I do not have much energy. What can I do?” –Divakar from Malaysia

It’s important that you were able to articulate your thoughts and feelings and it’s even more important that you could acknowledge your unhappiness. After all, you’re being honest with yourself and not hiding behind an excuse.

I consider routines to be comfort items. It becomes comfortable... Continue Reading...

Vladimir from Serbia and Montenegro had a great question:

“Results are only one important piece of the puzzle, but there’s one thing that I’m missing. You have to feel a strong desire to do what you want. You must be “starving” for success. But how can we make ourselves so passionate and enthusiastic? Some people... Continue Reading...

This article is continued from Part 1 of “What are Ways to Win Over Tough Co-Workers?”

An ACQYR reader from Springfield, IL submitted a really important question about a recent job promotion. The original advice submission is below (with minor edits to protect his/her identity). Part 1 is a response by Ronnie Nijmeh and Part... Continue Reading...

An ACQYR reader from Springfield, IL submitted a really important question about a recent job promotion. The original advice submission is below (with minor edits to protect his/her identity). Part 1 is a response by Ronnie Nijmeh and Part 2 offers a second opinion with a response by Gabriel Nijmeh.

“I was recently promoted to become... Continue Reading...

An ACQYR Reader asked: “How can I become a better person?”

To be the best son, daughter, father, mother, spouse, manager, or employee, you need to first and foremost treat others how you want to be treated. It’s very simple, isn’t it?

But sometimes what’s so simple is also so hard to do. For example,... Continue Reading...

An ACQYR Reader asked us an excellent question: “How Can I Identify My Strengths?”

First of all, by asking this question, you’ve already identified one of your strengths – introspection and personal reflection. That’s great!

Reflection The first and one of the most important tools in improving yourself... Continue Reading...