Entries by Brent Williams

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Setting SMART Goals: A Practical Guide for Teens with Brent Williams

Setting goals is a fundamental step towards achieving success in any aspect of life. For teens and young adults, mastering this skill early on can pave the way to a fulfilling and purposeful life. At Empower U, we emphasise the importance of setting SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-oriented. Let’s explore how […]

Teen Anxiety: 8 Practical Tips for Teens to Deal with Today’s Stress

The teen years can be thrilling, but they can also bring a lot of stress and anxiety. From school pressures to changes in your social life, it’s totally normal to feel anxious sometimes. But when this anxiety starts to feel overwhelming, it’s important to find ways to handle it. Let’s dive into some practical tips […]

The Caterpillar Effect: Understanding Delayed Gratification for Financial Success

Instant gratification has become the norm in today’s society, however, understanding and embracing the concept of delayed gratification is crucial for achieving long-term financial success. During the money section of the Empower U 2-day weekend event, motivational speaker Brent Williams shares a powerful metaphor and invaluable insights into how delayed gratification can transform our financial […]

From Apathy to Ambition: 7 Ways to Motivate Your Teen to Achieve More

It’s not uncommon for teenagers to show signs of apathy, especially when it comes to academics, extracurricular activities, and planning for the future. This lack of motivation can be a source of frustration and worry for parents who dream of seeing their child thrive. Recognising this struggle, it’s crucial to approach the issue with empathy […]

Leadership Skills for Teenagers: How to Be a Teen Leader

Leadership isn’t just for CEOs and politicians; it’s a skill that’s incredibly important for teenagers too. Whether it’s taking charge of a group project at school, leading a sports team, or simply standing up for what you believe in, leadership can make a big difference. In this article, we’ll explore how you, as a teen, […]

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What Happens When We Face Fear?

“To do or not to do?” Our minds tell us no, that we might mess up, that we might disappoint, and that it is just too risky – we are fearful. The prospect of failure in the face of uncertainty gives us a reason to hold back, and so we let our fears consume us, […]

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The Only Failure in Life

Undoubtedly, failing is not a very pleasurable experience. More often than not, it leaves us feeling uncomfortable and discouraged, and is oftentimes the force that holds us back when presented with an opportunity that entails trying something new and unfamiliar. Consequently, it stands in the way of our growth and success.  So how do we […]

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The 4 Levels of Learning

Before we learn something new, we often do not realise how much we do not know and are yet to learn. At times, when we begin to learn, we discover the gravity of what we do not know and get overwhelmed by its difficulty, which may leave us feeling disheartened. Through understanding the levels of […]

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The Importance of Setting SMART goals

At Empower U, we teach participants the process and benefits of setting SMART goals. Setting goals is a recipe for fulfilling many ambitions you want to undertake in your lifetime.  S.M.A.R.T Goals – How do you do it? SMART goals is an acronym, providing you with a well established template to set your dreams as […]

Launching into 2019 with the 5-Day Camp

Well it’s now been a week since we finished our January 2019 5-Day Camp. This is the most advanced event we run and is only open to graduates of the Empower U weekend program. This was the 19th Camp in Tomorrow’s Youth’s History, and was one of the most challenging camps we have ever run […]