Rasheed Ogunlaru is a respected British life coach, speaker, and author who blends soulful wisdom with practical guidance to help individuals discover their purpose and live authentically. Drawing on his experience in performance poetry and mindfulness, Rasheed emphasizes emotional intelligence, resilience, and holistic well-being. His work bridges personal growth with professional development, encouraging people to align their actions with their core values. Known for his empathetic approach, Rasheed inspires transformation through clarity, compassion, and purposeful living.
"To truly motivate others 1) discover what their motives, desires & drivers are 2) genuinely connect with and support them from the heart."
"A free spirit is not bound by this, that, matter, materialism or opinion. They sing, dance and flow on the wind - for they are at one with it. They are nothing and everything - void and expanse. Even space and time does not confine or define them. For they are pure energy itself."
"Happiness is awaiting you every moment of each day for you to embrace. You just make the mistake that you need to achieve 'this' or 'that' or reach something you call 'success' in order to gain it."
"The land of possibility is a better place to make your home than the realm of expectation will ever be."
"Communication is the breath or death of any relationship."
"Intelligence is just one dimension of ability. Don't limit yourself to it. Open up to instinct, intuition, creativity and thus possibility."
"Our life stories are largely constructed and without mindfulness can prove destructive."
"There's little growth and progression without learning and reflection."
"Wisdom is merely the movement from fighting life to embracing it."
"Those who say life is knocking them down and giving them a tough time are usually the first to beat themselves up. Be on your own side."
"Don't waste your whole lifetime waiting for the perfect life when there's a perfectly good one within and right in front of you."
"If you are not yourself people will look right through you and see the pale shadow of someone else."
"Expectation and disappointment are far from friends but they are close relations."
"Without appreciation (for yourself, others and life itself) there is no growth."
"There's a difference between disclosing that which is only your business and hiding away from the world and not seeing, shining and sharing your magic."
"All the wealth in the world is nothing, pointless - of no true value - if you yourself feel worthless."
"Before you chase success, status, power, wealth fame or love; first fall in love with yourself - for the person you'll be if and when you get there is still the same. Success will be a painful path and an empty trophy without self acceptance, self worth or if littered with self hate."
"Don't be so obsessed with stardom that you miss out on success."
"Live your life, sing your song. Not full of expectations. Not for the ovations. But for the joy of it."
"Sometimes a step back or away from an idea, task or project brings even more perspective, insight and clarity."
"You only ever have three things: 1) your self, wellbeing and mindset 2) Your life network, resources and resourcefulness 3) Your reputation and goodwill. Treasure and tend the first. Value, support and build the second. And mindfully, wisely ensure that the third (your life current and savings account) is always in credit."
"It's unwise to be a backseat driver, passenger or bystander in your own life."
"Know your magic, trust your magic, use your magic and know that you are a manifestation of life's magic."
"You may possibly become rich by just caring about yourself and what you want to gain from your profession and your life but you cannot possibly enrich the lives of everyone you meet that way."
"The internet and online communication is the window into your world - but real life, in person communication / connection is the door."
"By simple mathematics giving is key to the world you seek to live in. If I take I alone gain. If I give or share then two at least are enriched."
"Happiness is not a thing - it is a feeling, a way of joyful living and being. It comes from inner fulfilment and appreciating the world you live in."
"Sometimes in life there's no problem and sometimes in there is no solution. In this space - between these apparent poles - life flows."
"A touch less ego and dash more humility will improve the quality of anything you turn your hand to."
"If you are going to judge others it is wisest to do so individually not collectively and on your own direct experience of them personally. But first - and throughout - examine yourself closely. Blurred vision can often occur due to the lens, perspective and perceptions of the viewer projected onto the object that it sees. Be wary of taking to the judges seat. Above all meet at treat yourself and everyone else mindfully, compassionately with humanity."
"Always let your talent and tenacity do the talking. Never your tantrums or sense of self righteousness or entitlement. For it is your talent and tenacity that will carve out, shape and seal your possibilities and destiny."
"Your job is to do your job with all your heart to the best of your ability. Life will go it's own merry way at it's own pace. But if you do then you " and life " will be the richer for you being here."
"Many think that the mark of a great champion is the nature and margin of their victories and the peaks they scale and reach. That's only part of it. The mark of the greatest of champions is how they react and respond to defeat. That is when they become enshrined in our hearts and minds " as they rise again and into the immortal pages of history."
"Love is the only answer to every question. It is the only thing that will serve you in every situation. It is the route and the destination. It is medication, liberation and should be at the heart of and expression of your vocation."
"Role models are only of limited use. For no-one is as important, potentially powerful and as key in your life and world as you."