When you see or hear about a lion, what is the first thing that springs to mind?

'As brave as lion' is an often heard saying. The lion is regarded as brave because no animal can dare the lion. 

The Lion as an animal is one that every leader and aspiring leader should strive to learn from.

The lion is not frightened to pursue his desires. The lion is not scared to go his own way while the others walk in the opposite direction; he is brave enough to defend and fight for his life. 

Whatever you know about the Lion, you must acknowledge that it is a unique animal.

Lion has different attitude that makes every animal to be afraid of him.

The lion is brave enough to stand up and fight. He doesn't give up until he achieves his goal of collecting prey.

Have you ever seen a lion attack or hunt? They follow the rule of decide, commit, and hunt. There is no waiting for permission. Just concentration, speed, and strength is required.

They are courageous to stand for what they believe. 

To be brave is to dare yourself to think new thoughts, take risks, fail and find the courage to start again. 

We must never let fear to paralyze our dreams.

Fear of failure, fear of what others will say, fear of what the future holds, and fear of this and that have prevented the realization of many dreams. 

Most people will never take the next step to improve their life or the lives of their future generations to come because of fear.

Are you not tired of listening to those inner voices of doubt?

You must become the king of the jungle. All the things that make up our lives are in intricate balance and you must fight to protect your dreams.

Face Everything and Rise. 

A lion is not afraid of anything.

You have the guts to dare yourself to face your challenges because somewhere deep within you lies the strength.

Consider what is actually holding you back. Go out there and let go; you'll be surprised at how far you can push yourself.

You can achieve anything you set your heart to do, provided, you are fearless.

Look for opportunities to be courageous now and every day.

It does matter, both to you and to others.

Experiencing fear is not abnormal. Most successful people have experienced fear at some point in their lives. 

We need courage to face challenges. Problems are to take us to greater height and failure is the most important ingredient of success.

Doing what you're frightened to do is being brave.

Nelson Mandela said that: "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."

It's past time for you to stop succumbing to fear and start living your dreams. 

Every brave man carries a lion in his heart.

Allow the lion within you to thrive.

Inhale courage, and exhale fear.

You are the king of the jungle. Own it!

Life is a roller coaster ride with many peaks and valleys. Sometimes, life presents us enormous stumbling blocks that seem hard to overcome.

How do you respond to life's hurts? Do you feel life is not worth living because of hurts or pains?

You see, life is filled with ups and downs. More so, life is complicated and unfair atimes. 

I believe we have all experienced moments when we wondered if we were only here to suffer.

Hurts are unpleasant, but they are unavoidable. It is accompanied by feelings of sadness, abandonment, and betrayal, as well as heartbreak. 

Our lives are made up of the sum of our experiences. Every single moment of your life, from the minute you were born until now, has contributed to the person you've become.

In life, we all suffer emotional pain and even devastation. There are unexpected events that throw our life into disarray. 

I have my own fair share of life. I have been through a lot in my life, but the death of my mother hit me like a ton of bricks. My physical, emotional, and mental health suffered greatly as a result of my mother's death.

Life throws major hurdles at us and it hurts so much that it is almost unbearable.

Life is a lesson. Life’s hurt shape us. Focus on the lesson, not the pain and suffering.

Gold in its raw form is not desirable. But when it passes through the fire, it become desirable and glitters.  In the same vein, hurts are not to kill but to refine us.

In reality, hurt is a wake-up call that inspires you to take a new path that could lead to a greater sense of fulfillment, joy, and happiness in the long run.

You need to uncover the inner power  to overcome your hurt and you will find the glimmering hope that will propel you toward a happy existence.

Tough times don't last, only tough people do.

During difficult times, surround oneself with caring and helpful individuals. These are your people; they will be the ones to guide you through this trying time and assist you reintegrate into society.

We grow through what go through in life. Take control of your life and treasure the lessons you've learned.

Hopefully, despite the darkness, one day, you will find light because there is light at end of the tunnel.

There is an end to every trend. There is a hope of  tree if cut down that it shall sprout up again.

When you're feeling down, think on your blessings and the things you're grateful for. This should help you put your sentiments into perspective. It may even assist you in re-prioritizing and re-focusing your attention on more significant and meaningful things that will bring you more happiness and contentment in the long term.