How to grow a small business sustainably? I found this helpful.
#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2025/04/16/how-to-grow-a-small-business-sustainably/

Practicing gratitude can have profound health benefits.👇🏽

USC Dornsife alumnus Glenn Fox says Thanksgiving is a great time to count your blessings, but evidence shows that being grateful throughout the year can lead to better health and well-being.
#Gratitude

http://weare.sc/gratitude

Funding a startup with your pocket money and relying on your savings is very difficult in this economy and sometimes the thought is to give up until you consider all the years of sacrifices; sleepless nights, money spent, the people you've inspired along the way, the solution you're building, the people you're helping, and all the other connecting dots, then you realize giving up will be more detrimental.

So, giving up is never an option, it's not the last thing to consider because it shouldn't even become a part of your startups to-do list!
#FoundersDiaries #MyStartupJourney #Authicles #Philarpy #SpiritualSunday

How a penguin ‘divorce’ can impact a whole colony

Little blue penguin break-up rates are a new tool that could predict their colony’s future in the face of climate change and habitat loss.

You might have heard that penguins mate for life, but for little penguins, the grass is often greener. These tiny birds, found in Australia and New Zealand, divorce their mate if they're not happy with how many chicks they're producing.
#Penguin #NationalGeographic

More👇🏽
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/penguin-divorce-colony-survival-health

A volunteer at the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation became stuck in mud when risking his safety to move deadly snakes from the riverbank.

An orangutan approached, and this.

[ Anil Prabhakar]

ST. VALENTINE'S DAY AND HIS LEGACY!!!

This is a beautiful and detailed account of St. Valentine's life and legacy.

It's amazing to learn about his bravery, compassion, and devotion to his faith. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of love, kindness, and selflessness.

Who is St. Valentine?
St. Valentine was a Catholic priest who lived in Rome during the 3rd century. He defied Emperor Claudius II's ban on marriages and continued to perform secret weddings, earning him a reputation as a patron of love and relationships.

His Martyrdom
Valentine was arrested, beaten, and executed on February 14, 270 AD.

During his imprisonment, he healed the jailer's blind daughter and converted her and others to Christianity.
St. Valentine’s legacy
St. Valentine's legacy has significantly impacted modern relationships, influencing cultural norms, traditions, and expressions of love. Here are some ways:

Couples' celebrations: The holiday has created a cultural expectation for couples to celebrate their love, fostering a sense of togetherness and commitment.

Relationship Expectations
Expressing emotions: St. Valentine's Day encourages people to express their emotions, creating an expectation for open communication and vulnerability in relationships.

Gift-giving and gestures: The tradition of exchanging gifts and making romantic gestures has raised the bar for relationship expectations, with many people anticipating thoughtful and creative expressions of love.

Positive Influences
Love and appreciation: St. Valentine's Day promotes love, appreciation, and gratitude, encouraging people to cherish their relationships.

Renewed commitment: The holiday can serve as a reminder to rekindle romance, strengthen bonds, and reaffirm commitment.

St. Valentine's bravery and compassion inspired generations. He was declared a saint in 496 AD, and February 14th became known as St. Valentine's Day.

Today, people around the world celebrate love, affection, and devotion on this day.

St. Valentine's legacy has profoundly impacted modern relationships, shaping cultural norms, expectations, and expressions of love. While there are potential drawbacks, the holiday's emphasis on love, appreciation, and commitment remains a positive force.

Prayer
Through St. Valentine's intercession, may young people seeking true love find guidance and wisdom. St. Valentine, pray for us. Amen!!!

Happy Feast Day to all Valentines!

LIFE INSURANCE POLICY PLAN

What is Insurance? What are the benefits of insurance? Have you ever considered insurance as a protection policy plan for yourself and your family? Well, at the end of this write-up you will be convinced that insurance is not a myth or an abhorrence to man.

The Japanese are the most insured in the world; while
South Africa is the most insured in Africa. Unfortunately, Ghana is no where found on the list.

Insurance is a contract between you (or a business) and an insurance company to help protect you and your loved ones from financial loss due to an unexpected event, like an accident, illness, natural disaster, or other unexpected circumstances.

Again, Insurance is a way to manage your risk. When you buy insurance, you purchase protection against unexpected financial losses. The insurance company pays you or someone you choose if something bad happens to you. If you have no insurance and an accident happens, you may be responsible for all related costs.

However, Insurance and Assurance are two commonly misused terms in insurance policy documents. While both terms describe the policy coverage, they have different meanings.

While insurance provides monetary compensation for a covered event, assurance provides financial support in a covered situation.

Benefits of insurance

These include the following:-

Financial security

Life insurance

Tax benefits

Risk sharing.

There are quite a number of insurance companies currently operating in Ghana.

The following are the top Life insurance companies in Ghana, today. These are:-

Entreprise Insurance

Star Insurance

SIC

Prudential Life Insurance

Prudential Life Insurance is number 4 out of 24 registered Life Insurance companies in Ghana.

Prudential Life Insurance was first called Prudential Assurance Company and was established in the UK in the year, 1848. The company paid compensation to the TITANIC accident Cruise Ship Victims in the year 1912.

It was registered in Ghana in 2014.

Prudential Life Insurance currently has 24 million clients, insured across the world and 500,000 more customers across Africa.

Prudential Life insurance helps to take the financial risk out of life’s big decisions. The company creates long-term value for its customers, its shareholders and the communities it serves.

The company's Individual Insurance Plans include:-

Ultimate Hospital cash back (either for individual or family).

Educational Support Plan

Another insurance policy plan is Ultimate Premier Farewell (Death) and Ultimate Classic Farewell

Last is the Prudent Life Plan, which provides cover till age, seventy years.

In conclusion, you will agree with me that insurance is rather an important part of our lifetime for security and protection and not a myth or something to be scared of.

When WhatsApp introduced a feature to message ones self on the messenger app, I was like, "Wow, what a dumb feature!" But not long enough until I found out it's "somehow" useful when I wanted to make a list of stuff to be posted on the app itself.

Of course, it's still the dumbest feature ever (yeah, in the history of social media apps), if you care to believe

Wisdom Wednesday: Insights to Expand Your Mind

On Wisdom Wednesdays, we fly into the realm of profound wisdom and thought-provoking ideas. Explore ancient philosophies, modern theories, and innovative concepts that challenge conventional thinking. Open your mind to new perspectives, expand your intellectual horizons, and unlock the door to profound insights that will shape your worldview.
#WisdomWednesday

Spiritual Sunday: Nurturing the Soul Within

On Spiritual Sunday, we embark on a soulful journey to nourish the inner self. Delve into the realms of mindfulness, meditation, spirituality, and self-reflection. Discover practices and perspectives that will help you find peace, cultivate gratitude, and connect with the deeper essence of life. Join us as we explore the profound depths of the soul and seek enlightenment from within.
#SpiritualSunday

How’s Your Authicles Journey?
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Shared any ideas?
Connected with creators?
Found any cool features?
Let’s hear your wins, big or small in the comments!
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What are you waiting for? Create your account today and let’s cash out together with Authicles! Thank you, Mr. Philemon, and the entire Authicles team for making this journey so rewarding🩵 #ADX effect #Authicles Grateful #Authicles #Teamwork #ContentCreation