'Old Town Road' rapper Lil Nas X and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies have both shared their journeys to success using the hashtag #howitstartedhowitsgoing. AP / Getty Images
'Old Town Road' rapper Lil Nas X and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies have both shared their journeys to success using the hashtag #howitstartedhowitsgoing. AP / Getty Images
'Old Town Road' rapper Lil Nas X and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies have both shared their journeys to success using the hashtag #howitstartedhowitsgoing. AP / Getty Images
'Old Town Road' rapper Lil Nas X and Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies have both shared their journeys to success using the hashtag #howitstartedhowitsgoing. AP / Getty Images

People are sharing their achievements on Twitter with inspirational ‘How it started... How it’s going’ challenge


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Career promotions, marriages, sporting wins and weight loss goals: the latest hashtag to trend on Twitter is a serious celebration of everything people have been achieving in 2020.

And the trend is the perfect antidote to the doom and gloom of this year, which hasn't been a vintage one thanks to the spread of the coronavirus.

Sharing photos from when they started their journey to where they are now on their path to achieving their goals, celebrities, including Old Town Road rapper Lil Nas X, as well as 19-year-old Bayern Munich football player Alphonso Davies, have also joined in with images of their personal befores and afters.

Here are some of our favourite and most inspirational images from the viral social media challenge

The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity shared its charitable helicopter missions:

This little guy is a budding Sachin Tendulkar:

Record-breaking rapper Lil Nas X showed off his career success and platinum records:

Lagos artist Kevin Nzube showed how his drawing skills have developed:

Irish comedian Aisling Bea proved she has always been clowning around:

From the tarmac to the cockpit, this young pilot from Republic of the Congo worked hard to sit in the captain's chair:

Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies was part of the team that won the Uefa Champion's League this year:

WWF used the challenge to highlight the devastating environmental effect of coral bleaching:

And finally, positive proof that texting a wrong number can sometimes lead to new friendships and a free dinner:

Tips for newlyweds to better manage finances

All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.

Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.

Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.

Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.

Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.

Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.

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Name: Abeer Al Bah

Born: 1972

Husband: Emirati lawyer Salem Bin Sahoo, since 1992

Children: Soud, born 1993, lawyer; Obaid, born 1994, deceased; four other boys and one girl, three months old

Education: BA in Elementary Education, worked for five years in a Dubai school

 

if you go

The flights 

Etihad and Emirates fly direct to Kolkata from Dh1,504 and Dh1,450 return including taxes, respectively. The flight takes four hours 30 minutes outbound and 5 hours 30 minute returning. 

The trains

Numerous trains link Kolkata and Murshidabad but the daily early morning Hazarduari Express (3’ 52”) is the fastest and most convenient; this service also stops in Plassey. The return train departs Murshidabad late afternoon. Though just about feasible as a day trip, staying overnight is recommended.

The hotels

Mursidabad’s hotels are less than modest but Berhampore, 11km south, offers more accommodation and facilities (and the Hazarduari Express also pauses here). Try Hotel The Fame, with an array of rooms from doubles at Rs1,596/Dh90 to a ‘grand presidential suite’ at Rs7,854/Dh443.

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