The word business  originates from the Old English bisi , meaning busy, active, engaged . Over centuries it transformed into the concept we know today — not merely a pursuit of profit, but a purposeful activity that a person creates, nurtures, and brings into the world. True business begins with intention: the desire to build something meaningful, to express one’s abilities, and to contribute value to others. For many people, business becomes a path of personal evolution. It

Work not only shapes how we think but also how we live. I was fortunate enough to realize early on what I wanted to do in life, and over tim

In today’s world, loneliness is often seen as something negative—a feeling of isolation, emptiness, and disconnection. However, solitude, as

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I've been reflecting on the qualities in people that I particularly admire and decided to jot them down. Recently, I realized that I am deeply impressed by people who can be genuinely themselves, natural in any circumstance. I admire them and want to learn from them. They are the ones who might be considered odd just because they naturally break the usual behavioral mold—they laugh when something is funny, ask about what truly interests them, and wear what they like and find

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Empowering Your Journey: Tips from Svetlana Banks on Personal Development

Discover Banks' Life Rules in this insightful post about our family life and personal guidelines.

(Gen.2:18)     Before I started to write on this topic, I thought about how I should begin. Thoughts about the relationship of man with God and the relationships between people are very closely intertwined. It is very difficult to separate one from another. Despite this I'll try to start from the beginning: "In the beginning God created…"   "So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him", Gen.1:27.   Many theologians tried to explain thi

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I was born in the picturesque city of Togliatti, Russia, nestled on the banks of the expansive Volga River. As the third and youngest child in my family, I faced unique challenges early on. At three years old, I was diagnosed with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy), which doctors predicted would limit my lifespan to just five years. No one assured me of future happiness, making it hard to believe in such a possibility when even a future seemed out of reach.   During my childhood,

The question I've been asked most often is, how is coaching different from psychotherapy and psychology? I will try to explain it very simply and briefly. A psychologist works with a person's past, he/she helps to realize and heal from psychological trauma. The psychotherapist works with emotional upheavals, phobias, and depression. In other words, depending on the complexity of psychological health, a person may need the help of a psychologist or psychotherapist. The coach d

This post explores the importance of identifying and utilizing one's best talents to improve personal fulfillment and help others.