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Keep Your Zing

The Framework

The 7
Rules.

Seven rules Nzinga first wrote at 12 — and still lives by today. Each rule offers a simple principle for protecting your identity, strengthening your confidence, and keeping your Zing.

Want the full story behind the rules? Read How to Keep Your Zing: 7 Rules I Live By!

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01

Rule 01

Come Closer To God

Build your foundation through faith, prayer and spiritual grounding.

Faith • Identity • Spiritual Foundation

Builds:
Faith
Identity
Grounding

02

Rule 02

Be Courageous

Use your voice, show up with confidence and step forward even when you feel afraid.

Confidence • Voice • Leadership

Builds:
Confidence
Communication
Leadership

03

Rule 03

Don’t Be A Hothead

Learn to manage your reactions and refuse to let other people control your peace.

Resilience • Self-Control • Emotional Strength

Builds:
Resilience
Self-Control
Peace

04

Rule 04

Stop Ruffling Your Own Feathers

Stop tearing yourself down. Give yourself room to grow, learn and try again.

Self-Worth • Growth • Confidence

Builds:
Self-Worth
Growth
Grace

05

Rule 05

Shhh... Stop Talking!

Learn when to listen, who to learn from and how wisdom can come through paying attention.

Listening • Discernment • Wisdom

Builds:
Listening
Discernment
Wisdom

06

Rule 06

Knowledge Is Power

Read, learn, ask questions and keep building the knowledge that strengthens your future.

Learning • Education • Growth

Builds:
Curiosity
Learning
Growth

07

Rule 07

Get A Planner

Organization gives your goals structure and helps you manage your time, priorities and responsibilities.

Organization • Time Management • Goals

Builds:
Organization
Focus
Goals
How to Keep Your Zing: 7 Rules I Live By! by Nzinga Collins — the original edition

The Book

These are the rules.
The book tells the story.

How to Keep Your Zing: 7 Rules I Live By!

by Nzinga Collins

The seven rules began with Nzinga’s original book.

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7 Rules. 7 Principles. One Zing.

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