What is your biggest contribution to life? ‘Life asks of every individual a contribution, and it is up to that individual to discover what it should be.’ Viktor Frankl To discover what our contribution should be often requires struggle, and many of us wish that the road could be that much easier. But Earl Nightingale…
Continue readingPaul Arden was a former executive creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi, and a legend of British advertising. He had a unique way of thinking outside the box and then communicating in both an interesting and activating manner – using both words and visual images. Two powerful books that I have enjoyed reading are: –…
Continue readingHow To Fight For What You Want (And Ultimately Get It) There have been times in my life – as I reflect upon it I am sad to say– that I have been a coward. But then there have been other times, more in comparison I am proud to say, when I have risen to…
Continue readingThe Power of Definite Chief Aim: Unlocking Your True Potential Now I realize that in asking this question I may be preaching to the converted but even the most knowledgeable motivational enthusiast can’t turn down the opportunity to revisit this all important concept. After all, we’re supposed to belong to the 2% of the world’s…
Continue readingThe Secret to Living a Happy, Fulfilling Life The one thing I like predominantly about hanging around winners is that they force me to continue to seek ways to improve. I remember reading about Sam Walton – the founder of the mighty WalMart chain. He would make it his habit to regularly visit his competition,…
Continue readingEmbracing Resilience and Purpose: Unpacking the Big Ideas of ‘Thick Face, Black Heart Allow me to share what I feel are some of the best quotations from Chin-Ning Chu’s book, Thick Face, Black Heart: The Warrior Philosophy for Conquering the Challenges of Business and Life. Great insight. Great wisdom. Dwell on each phrase. Chew slowly….
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