CREATOR ACADEMY BERHAD

Most successful people with a healthy outlook on life, know that we will all experience good times and bad times, that we will all have sad days and happy moments, that nothing in life is permanent, and that our success and happiness depends on our ability to ride these waves of change with composure. These happy, successful, optimistic people are not exempt from the trials and tribulations of life. In fact, some of the happiest, most successful and optimistic people I know have had to overcome unbelievably difficult circumstances to get to where they are today. But what they all have in common is their uncanny ability to keep their focus on their goals. They allow themselves to temporarily step away from everything about the situation that is bringing them down or is causing them pain and instead immediately begin to focus on aspects of their lives that bring them joy, which lifts their spirits.  In reality, we all have the power to do this, which is called a “power shi...

Don't worry if you make mistakes. Only people who dare, try, and persevere, will achieve success. It is so comfortable to be passive, make no effort, and stick to the familiar. However, by doing so, we are prone to external influences and affect our life. Some people feel intimidated by trying new things and making changes. They feel more comfortable to stay in the place and complain on whatever happens around them. It all comes to the matter of attitude. It is a matter of changing your mindset. As the saying goes, 'it is all in the mind'. People who achieved success, any kind of success, dared to try. They did mistakes, and they failed over and over again, but they did not give up. If you make mistakes, it's all right. Everyone make mistakes. Learn from them and go on. Successful people never let their mistakes discourage them or deter them. This has nothing to do with finance, physical strength or education. It is all a state of mind. It is something inside you. By...

Self-motivation is a useful tool for personal development, and it is key life skill that everybody should be focusing on. Being self-motivated means being ready for driven, focused discussion and behaviour. It also means being sharp and smart enough not to be manipulated and to be open to positive learning. Being in this state of mind is a challenge. People with self-motivation can find a reason and strength to complete a task, even when it is challenging, without giving up or needing others to encourage them. You may be motivated by external factors, others may encourage you to start something new or begin moving in a positive direction. You can be motivated by faith, by your belief in your religion and in doing what is right. You can even be motivated by negative events to achieve positively. However, what important is how do YOU react and think about what happens to you. When things are not right, being negative will demotivate you. Thus, optimism and self-motivation are useful...

Self-discipline is one of the most important and useful skills everyone should possess. This skill is essential in every area of life, and though most people acknowledge its importance, very few do something to strengthen it. Contrary to common belief, self-discipline does not mean being harsh toward yourself, or living a limited, restrictive lifestyle. Self-discipline means  self-control , which is a sign of  inner strength  and control of yourself, your actions, and your reactions. Self-discipline gives you the power to stick to your decisions and follow them through, without changing your mind, and is therefore, one of the important requirements for achieving goals. It also manifests as inner strength, helping you to overcome addictions, procrastination and laziness, and to follow through with whatever you do. Training one’s self to become disciplined is indeed challenging, however it is one of the most important skills in life and can also be the most reward...

Do you have a dream that you’ve buried deep down inside because you think it’s just not possible to attain? Maybe life has gotten in the way and you believe “Oh well, it’s just not meant to be.” You might think that and yet the dream stays there inside of you, lingering and resurfacing once in a while. There is a reason that dream is there. It’s like a seed that was planted and just needs to be watered to come to life and grow, and that seed is meant to be  brought into this world by YOU  via action, not just by thinking about it. You have something unique and very precious to contribute to this world and the longer you keep that dream inside yourself, the longer you are keeping others from benefiting from it. It probably feels much more comfortable contemplating the dream in your mind then taking action but great things never came from  comfort zones  as they say. You’ve got to go out there and get things moving. Start by taking one tiny action that ...

Knowing your personality type allows you to maximize your strengths and manage your weaknesses. Understanding your “strengths” and “talents” can be the difference between a good choice, and a great choice. (Strengths are skills and knowledge that can be acquired, while talents are innate). The theory behind personality type is that we are born with, live with, and die with it. It will develop and evolve over time. We might choose to use it differently or apply it differently throughout our experiences. But it will usually remain the same throughout our lives. By understanding your personality type better, you can learn to appreciate your strengths and recognize your weaknesses, as well as those of the people around you. Accepting this about yourself and those around you not only can help to improve your ability to work more successfully with your colleagues, but everyone you encounter in life as well. Creator Academy can help you take a realistic look at yourself and the...

It may seem like some people are born likable, but everyone is capable of developing charisma. No matter your personality, there are certain traits you can practice and apply to your own behavior that can possibly make you seem more magnetic, trustworthy, and influential. If you've ever met someone likable, yet you couldn't explain specifically why you like them, they have charisma. You can learn to be charismatic too, and all it takes is some modifications to your behavior. Charisma is about what you say and do as opposed to who you really are as a person. Your subconscious, social cues, physical expression, and the way you treat others all play a part in developing your charisma. Keep in mind, however, that you need to be a little brave. Developing charisma is a process that involves looking at the things you do under a microscope. You might not always like what you see, but don't beat yourself up over it. If you keep your expectations in check, you'll be able to...

Willpower and self-discipline play a major factor in everyone's life. They will lead you to success if you possess them, or to failure if you lack them. When your willpower and self-discipline are strong, you have the option to choose your reactions, and the option to change negative habits. These skills make you feel more powerful, confident, and better in charge of yourself and your life. There is a misconception in the public mind regarding the two skills we have mentioned. It is erroneously believed that their development requires a lot of mental and physical strain and effort. This is not true. You can build up these skills through simple exercises, and even enjoy the process. A simple and effective technique to strengthen these abilities, is to do things, which you would rather avoid doing, due to laziness, procrastination, lack of assertiveness, shyness, or other reasons. By carrying out such actions, in spite of your inner resistance and reluctance, you become strong...

Just as the shadow follows the body, the body follows the mind. If the mind is racing in a hundred directions due to pressure, the body is also racing, even though the individual may be sitting in a chair. Have you noticed that when people talk fast and hop from one thought to another, they become more restless and fidgety and their breathing becomes faster and shallower? The fact that the body follows the mind goes in this way is not commonly recognized. Breathing changes our physiology. For example, if you concentrate in a relaxed manner on a pleasing subject or even a neutral subject or object, your body will start calming down and you are likely to feel relaxed. The act of concentration has three components: directing attention to a subject; secondly, persisting with the chosen subject and, thirdly, withholding attention from other subjects. It is the action of denying access to things, sensations, noises and thoughts unrelated to the chosen focus that enables us to concentrat...

Have you ever worried all night long and found yourself in the morning exactly in the same situation you were in the night before, except more sleepy and tired?  In spite of worrying all night, you didn't solve anything, learn anything new, or acquire any possession, except perhaps a headache.  God gave us the ability to worry to help us assess the risks facing us, and to plan appropriate steps to meet our needs.  The purpose of the "work of worrying" is summarized in the saying, "forewarned is forearmed."  If you are worried and not taking the next step, that is action, you will not ever getting out of the swirling waters onto the shore.   To learn to stop worrying, retrain your brain.  Just as you train your body position and your muscles to learn a golf swing, you can train your brain to take a swing at your worries.  However, you have about one minute to bounce that worry off you when it tries to seize your mind.  If you let tho...

It’s hard to stay optimistic and enthusiastic when you think the same fear based thoughts over and over again.  Studies show that we have about 50,000 thoughts per day, and 90% of them are repetitive.  Other research indicates that 77% of everything that most people think about is negative, self-damaging, and counterproductive. The first step to break this cycle of destructive thinking is to become more aware of what thoughts are running through your mind.  This can take vigilance because the ego identifies with the thoughts. Witnessing your thoughts requires stepping back and listening to what you are telling yourself. The most obvious time to practice is when you are not feeling good about something. Ask yourself: Is this thought true? Is this thought helpful? To motivate yourself to make the change you want to have in your behaviour, requires a positive coach inside your head that replies to the excuses “it’s true that time is tight, but I’ve set aside this hour t...

Achievers are always looking for ways to become more successful; to reach goals more quickly and with greater assurance. If you consider achievement and achievers, you hopefully would recognize that one piece of the goal achievement puzzle is “Attitude”. You take action in the direction of your goals, you can build momentum, greater belief and enhance our attitude as we go. All of this sounds pretty good, I realize, but what makes this the “right” attitude; or, more practically, how does this attitude help the situation? The right attitude enables the right behaviors – behaviors of persistence, discipline and creativity. The right attitude enables right focus – staying on mentally target and alert for opportunities. The right attitude enables right results – it improves the likelihood of your success in reaching your goals. Behaviors, focus and results. The right attitude can create all of them, both for ourselves and those we lead. We all know the right attitude will make a di...

It’s easy to stay positive when the sun is high and shining on a beautiful day. It’s in the difficult times, when morale is down, that it seems like the universe itself is conspiring against us. We’ve all had those moments. So, how to you deal with this? For most individuals, staying positive in these tough times is easier said than done. Positivity isn’t something that just dawns on you one day. It’s a choice that you have to make every day. Do you choose to sulk over your current situation? Or will you take matters into your hand and choose to rise above it? While it is true that the worst of times will take a toll on even the best of us, you have the choice of allowing it to completely take over your life; or choosing positivity and move forward. Wake up with the thought that today will be a great day! And from that perception will rise your strength! Wondering how that fits in between an inspiring talk about positivity? The truth is that, when we are prepared for the worst of ...

The act of concentration has three components: directing attention to a subject; secondly, persisting with focusing on the chosen subject and, thirdly, withholding attention from other subjects or distractions. It is the regular action of denying access to things, sensations, noises and thoughts unrelated to the chosen subject of focus that enables us to concentrate for longer durations. We tend to think that the sole purpose of concentration is to improve learning and performance and thus facilitate our success in life. However, when you view concentration as a way of specifically controlling and reducing negative thoughts, you may find that you can also use concentration as an effective tool for stress management and maintaining your mental and physical health. Set goals to increase your power of concentration, not just as a means to achieve something else, but specifically to develop your ability to concentrate. Need help getting started? Creator Academy has a range of excit...

The truth of the matter is that life is a made up of a series of calculated decisions which are balanced by their risk vs. reward.. Everything that you decide to do has a margin of risk. No outcome is ever 100 percent certain and, therefore, any attempt at anything has a chance of complete failure. We risk everything, every day of our lives without knowing it. There's a chance that we'll never make it to our destination, a chance we won't get to see our loved ones again, a chance that tomorrow will never come. Life is all about risks – you take some and you avoid others. The reality is that no matter how much we try to avoid risk and hide from pain, it will still find us, even if just in the form of feelings of regret. It’s far better to weigh each risk for ourselves and be bold when necessary, than to always let the fear of risks force us to take easy way out, or even worse, do nothing. People who achieve their dreams are people who are not afraid to take risks. Ulti...

Commitment goes beyond “merely being interested” in something, and means blocking out other possible alternatives while focusing all your attention and efforts onto one definitive objective. This is important because this “focus of attention” provides a sense of certainty that specific outcomes or results can be achieved. When you truly commit, you make an important decision to burn your bridges and pursue one clear path towards your desired destination. In order to get to that destination however, you need dedication, patience, discipline, and the determination to do whatever it takes despite any difficulties, discomfort , challenges or obstacles you may experience along your journey. In fact, commitment is all about being proactive and never backing down no matter what problems may arise. Another important component of commitment is passion, as this “passion” will help you overcome your doubts during difficult moments along your journey. With commitment comes increased levels o...

Nobody expects to be capable of climbing a mountain just because they decide to. Like so many aspirations, such an adventure requires planning, preparation, and practice. Not only does it require one huge commitment; it requires dozens of small ones, as well. Many people don’t understand why they get so overwhelmed by the idea of doing something new until they realize that each “something new” requires dozens of steps to be completed before they can reach their goal. Discipline allows you to use your mind in service of your deepest aspirations rather than being at the mercy of its every superficial whim. Most of important of all is the discipline to say “no” to unhealthy compulsions which ultimately results in deeper freedom. By freeing yourself of the consequences of your negative urges, you will be better able to complete all your mini goals as you work towards the penultimate objective of success. Your decisions determine your future, so make try your best to make th...

Among the skills that employers are looking for in a potential employee, adaptability is ranked the highest along with communication, interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. Every company looks for a candidate who fits within the existing work environment and is able to anticipate, respond to and manage change on a day-to-day basis. Each organization has its own workplace culture that is strategically important for the company’s success, so when hiring, they consider not only a candidate’s experience and skills, but also how well a potential employee can integrate with the corporate culture. People with high adaptability are often described as "flexible," team players," and are able to anticipate changes and not panic when things don't go according to plan. When you are able to anticipate changes and adjust your attitude and expectations accordingly, changes don't need to disorient you, they become just another expected part of life. Interes...

Humility is the act of being modest, reverential, or in some cases, even politely submissive. It is the opposite of aggression, arrogance, pride, and vanity. While on the surface, it appears to empty its holder of all power in reality, it grants enormous power to its owner, offering complete freedom from the desire to impress, be right, or get ahead. Frustrations and losses have less impact on a humble ego and a humble person confidently receives opportunity to grow, improve, and reject society‘s labels. Ultimately a humble life results in contentment, patience, forgiveness, and compassion. So, don’t let success go to your head. Be humble. Humility is a sign of strength, not weakness. People with humility possess an inner peace. They’re modest about their achievements, grounded in their values, and feel like they have nothing to prove to others. Comfortable in their own skin, and quietly proud, humble people shift their focus from taking to giving, from talking about themselves to...

We would all love if life just started, ended and contained only successes and accomplishments; life would be easy and scar-free. The reality though is that life is NOT scar-free and actually our learning curve is determined by our own path and our journey. It is easy to beat yourself up after every minor or major mistake but we should look upon these situations in retrospect as opportunities to learn and inspiration to do better the next time around. True wisdom comes from experience and mistakes, not pages and articles. Some of the greatest mentors and coaches have made tons of mistakes with their health, relationship, careers, personal lives, and finances – which is exactly why they’re able to speak in great detail about turning around a particular. Learn from your mistakes and they lose their negative power. Our mistakes give us real and meaningful insight on who WE ARE, and why we do what we do. Mistakes give us insight into our habits of thinking, behaving and ad...

These days, a lot of us have busy schedules. Between work, school, family, interests, and everything else we want to get done, time is at a premium. Unfortunately, a lot of us fall short in our efforts to manage our time effectively. So why do people fail to manage their time? Why do they plan well but not execute? Why do they find it so hard to get things done? The answer is simple: many people tend to focus more on time, and less on themselves. The fact of the matter is though, you cannot control or manage time. We all have the same number of hours in a day, and you can’t get an extra hour no matter how good, you are. How do you effectively manage yourself though? By focusing on yourself, by practicing self-discipline and by following a calculated yet flexible schedule. Effective self-management is all about knowing what you should be doing at any given moment, and doesn’t work without focus. Make sure that you keep your thoughts on whatever you are doing in the present. Learn...

Sometimes what keeps us from getting what we want in life is our reluctance to change our routines and habits. We want to minimize the stress and risk that breaking our routine may cause. Can you blame us? Life is stressful enough. We endure because we fear what is next, or we are stuck in a neurotic pattern based on past experiences. Whatever the situation however, we can break out of these patterns and create positive change once we conquer our fear and start to push outside our comfort zone. This may mean doing things that you resist, hate, or even fear, but as long as you face it head-on, you will naturally expand your comfort zone. To keep pushing yourself out of your comfort zone though, there needs be a reason, a spark, or fuel that drives you forward despite any challenges or obstacles. Knowing this reason is actually more important than learning tips and strategies to expand one’s comfort zone, because once you are driven by a vision bigger than yourself that you truly wa...

Body language is something that some of us register and process without even being aware of, however most people consistently miss the valuable clues to emotions and feelings that body language provides when trying to communicate to others. They say actions speak louder than words and sometimes we can communicate things even without the aid of a single word.  No matter where you are on the spectrum of awareness however, an enhanced understanding of body language can positively impact your business and interpersonal success. The basic fact is this: all nonverbal communication has meaning, and body language can be a rich source of information for any leader. Sometimes it's a cue that you aren't connecting, as body language contradicts what’s being said; other times, it signals when a message is getting through. In most cases, being sensitive to body language can help us support others and build stronger relationships. By becoming more aware of body language and understandi...

Very few people succeed in business without a degree of confidence. Yet everyone, from young people in their first real jobs to seasoned leaders in the upper ranks of organizations, have moments — or days, months, or even years — when they are unsure of their ability to tackle challenges. No one is immune to these bouts of insecurity at work, but they don’t have to hold you back. As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect”. The best way to build confidence in a given area is to invest energy in it and work hard at it. Many people give up when they think they’re not good at a particular job or task, assuming the exertion is fruitless, but deliberate practice will almost always trump natural aptitude. If you are unsure about your ability to do something, like speaking in front of large audience or negotiating with a tough customer, start by trying out the skills in a safe setting with people you know. While you don’t want to completely rely on others’ opinions to boost your ego, vali...

What difference would it make in your life if you had an absolutely unshakable confidence in your ability to achieve anything you really put your mind to? What would you want and wish and hope for? What would you dare to dream if you believed in yourself with such deep conviction that you had no fears of failure whatsoever? Most people start off with little or low self-confidence, but as a result of their own efforts, they become bold and brave and outgoing. The key is to be true to yourself, to be true to the very best that is in you, and to live your life consistent with your highest values and aspirations. The importance of self-confidence in our lives cannot be overstated . Low self-confidence can have harmful effects on our decision-making process and causing the fear of rejection to become an all too common presence in our lives. Simply put, the need for love, belonging, and acceptance becomes stronger than the internal compass within us. And many unhealthy life choices...

In a frantic world demanding instant gratification, the demand for instant results is seeping into every corner of our lives. You may be in denial and say: “not me”, but be honest… don’t you just love same-day deliveries, on-line ordering to avoid busy shopping malls and waiting in queues, a computer that thinks faster than you do – instantly opening a page without having to wait? Sounds familiar? The truth is that instant gratification is making us perpetually impatient. We even become impatient with ourselves through self-criticism for ‘not being over our depression by now’, or not mastering a new task with the first attempt. No matter how diligent and self-aware we are, there is always a chance impatience can get the better of us and hurt us in numerous ways. Not only can it hinder any progress we are making towards a specific goal, and can also damage our relationships with other people. As such, cultivating patience whenever possible is of paramount importance, as it can be ...

Being shy and being introverted are often used interchangeably, however in reality most introverts do NOT define themselves as being shy – nervous or too scared to interact with others, especially in group settings. Instead, introverts will tell you that they CAN indeed interact and socialize, comfortably, with others; but, it’s not their preference. The ‘intro’ in the term introvert is the key, as introverts are typically very introspective and spend a good deal of time in self-analysis. They examine their own thoughts, preferences, perceptions and observations to gauge their life’s direction and make life choices. The truth is that, introverts are NOT simply timid individuals, who do not possess social skills. In fact, many successful public figures will admit that they are more introverted than extroverted. Introverts are quite capable of developing and exuding strong personalities and publicly exhibiting their distinctive characteristics without fear.. Accept your personality...

A positive workplace culture is very important, and can engender a feeling of real team spirit between colleagues, resulting in a more engaged workforce which is more productive. With the right workplace culture in place, employees will want to come to work each day – and are less likely to quit. Given that it can cost thousands of dollars to recruit and train a new staff member, keeping staff engaged makes solid business sense as well. In some cases organisational cultural change can be immediate. Small changes can occur immediately through increased discussion and demonstration of the new cultural behaviours. Great leadership is the key to permanent positive cultural change, as leaders who build trusting environments, communicate effectively, are consistent in their behaviours, and role-model desired behaviours, create sustained positive cultural change. Need to brush up your other business or management related skills? Creator Academy has a stunning selection of power...