Of the use of riches, Use and Abuse of Riches I spend most of my reading time in the company of men who lived if not hundreds, and some thousands of years ago. Wisdom is ageless and Sir Francis Bacon is such a one who lived between 1561 and 1626. Sir Francis was an English…
Month: May 2024
The power of believing that you can improve Some years ago, my family was the recipient of a special award that was specially created and handed to us by one of our close friends. One of the facets of the award was ‘for believing’. We had just pushed through two years of drought in a…
Motivation: The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated ‘The world cares very little what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts.’ – Booker T. Washington Have you ever had one of those days where despite your best intentions you just can’t…
The power of doubt and the rise of trust ‘The beginning of wisdom is found in doubting; by doubting we come to the question, and by seeking we may come upon the truth.’ Pierre Abelard I am a man of faith. I live my life following the principle of walking by faith and not by…
What Is the Value of a Human Being? I have come across many throughout my lifetime whose sum of their worth is calculated by the number of hours they work. Others by the number of dollars in their bank account. And I can’t forget those who calculate their value by the assets they have acquired.Then…
The Power Within Self-Control is Strength, Calmness is Mastery ‘Self control is strength; Right thought is mastery; Calmness is power.’ James Allen I have never been impressed by the flamboyant, the bombastic nor the self promoters. I have never been moved by the foul-mouthed, the showmen nor the vile. What moves me are those who…