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There he was again. Even in the rain, Chimdi couldn’t understand why this fellow always had to run along the same path as he almost every day. Worse, he was just totally unfriendly…never acknowledging the runner’s nod Chimdi gave him whenever they passed each other while running.

Jerome moved into the estate 4 months earlier and loved how accessible routes were to make his run a smooth affair. He also loved that he could run in peace without having to exchange pleasantries and maybe even slow down just to talk with someone. He hated going to the gym or exercising and then spending a good portion of the time he could use in putting in more energy, gisting. It just wasn’t his style.

So, whenever he ran along the estate route, he plugged his ear pod and blasted his Jamz for motivation. He often noticed this fair-skinned dude who runs at the same time nodding his head at him, but he didn’t want to start something he couldn’t finish.

But the dude started it. He let go of the nodding and suddenly started trying to outrun him every morning. Jerome found that to be a challenge and he took Chimdi on. Without speaking to each other every morning, they would appear at the same time and like an imaginary gun was shot into the air to mark the start of the race, both guys would take off each intending to beat the other.

This run-play continued with no apparent winner until a golden opportunity came to know the real champion.

Chimdi heard that the ARM Run For The Future was back, this time virtually, and slated for the first week in December and he figured that this was it. He spoke to Jerome for the first time and they both agreed to run together and check who would finish first on the RFTF app’s leaderboard. So, they downloaded the app and got set for the run.

While speaking about the run, these two stubborn heads discovered they had a lot in common. Soon, they were practising together ahead of the run and Jerome even started enjoying gisting while running.

He learnt two lessons from this incident. One, having a fitness buddy can sometimes be a good motivation and secondly, he got to know about the coolest run/walk event to end the year and could win loads of great prizes if he comes out tops.

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You could win amazing prizes too, but you must download the RFTF app on Google Store to run. Go ahead and invite your fitness buddies to download the app and join the fun – the more, the merrier!

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6 types of people to have around at retirement

Your experience through retirement will largely depend on the people you surround yourself with. To have a happy and exciting retirement, consider having these types of people in your circle.

1. The Adventurous

This is the friend that is up for anything and is a great companion for road trips or getaways. With them, you experience the other side of your comfort zone and enjoy the excitement that life has to offer.

 

2. The Authentic

With this kind of person, you can be yourself. They allow you to be vulnerable, express your emotions in healthy ways, and help bring a smile back to your face when you’re down.

 

3. The Cheerleaders

This is the person you can always count on to lift your spirits, motivate you through challenges and make you smile.

 

4. The Positive

This kind of person emits positivity and when you stay around them enough, you’ll experience deeper happiness, better health and a sense of peace and well-being.

 

5. The Excellent Listener

When your friends listen to you and try to understand your struggles, dreams, and goals, you feel heard and safe to make improvements in your life. In retirement, sometimes, all you just need is a shoulder to lean on and ears to listen.

 

6. A trusted PFA

When you have a trustworthy Pension Fund Administrator like ARM Pensions, you can rest assured that your financial interest amongst others is protected, giving you the peace of mind, you need to enjoy retirement.

Learn all you need to enjoy a comfortable retirement at www.armpension.com

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6 ways to reignite your passion for your work

After working for 15 years, Kemi started to feel a bit ‘bleh’ about her job. The passion, drive, and zeal for work that she had in her earlier years had diminished and she needed a jump start.

Here are the tips a career coach gave her.

1. Engage your brain

Boredom often causes disinterest in one’s work. Sign up for a development program at work or take a course on your own. Learning something new will excite you, open your mind and give you an edge on the job that you didn’t have before.

2. Find meaning in your work

Think about why you got into your field of work originally, and whether you’re still on the same path. When you renew your commitment to the goals you had, or make new ones, you get a renewed sense of purpose.

3. Move others forward

Being a mentor to someone younger in your field can boost your enthusiasm for what you do. There’s something gratifying about creating a legacy and helping others advance.

4. Explore a new challenge

If there’s a project that needs extra hands or a person to run it in your organization, step up to the plate. Accepting and acing a new challenge may be all you need to get your enthusiasm fired up.

5. Declutter your workspace

When you start to declutter your workspace, you’re making decisions of what you value or don’t value. It helps you get a sense of what you want in your job and to decide the things that matter to you.

6. Be open to change

The average person changes careers multiple times in their life. If you still feel a sense of emptiness with your current career after trying out all the above, maybe it’s time to consider a change in career.”

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