Longfellow’s A Psalm Of Life I love to delve into the world of poetry – especially when it is a cold and bleak afternoon where I can cuddle up with a good book. This particular book, that I secured from a second hand bookstore, dated 1909 records the poems written by the American writer Henry…
Living Your Best Life, How To Live Your Life To The Fullest There is one particular aspect of the American way of life that I really enjoy, and that is the fact that it is expected, by those who serve you, that you not only pay them for their service, but that you always add…
The Pursuit of an Optimized Life – How to Live an Optimistic 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…
Self-empowerment: are you at Cause or at Effect? A life with a cause is a life with effect. So let me raise this question. What cause are you living for that is greater than yourself and more expansive than your own personal sphere? It is so easy to be wrapped up in the daily grind,…
Is life a balancing act? A young girl asked the tight ropewalker how he first became involved in his current profession. His response was, ‘Can’t remember really, I think I just fell into it.’ Imagine yourself 20 metres (66 feet) above the ground on a platform, as thousands of faces watch and wait for you…
Real Truths About Overnight Success I have often heard the statement that it takes twenty years to become an overnight success. Having lived for more than twenty years myself, and as I look at the lives of those who are successful around about me, I have come to believe this statement more and more and…
Failing for Success: Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently ‘Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again…intelligently’ Henry Ford I am so thankful for my mistakes. They have allowed me to take from my ‘misses’ the lessons I have learnt in the process, so that I can reposition myself…
Financial literacy and the need for financial education Far too many times I have heard the lament that “I am simply not a money person.” And just why is that? Is it an excuse for not having applied oneself to the challenge of money management, or is it some genetic flaw? I suspect it is…
Rules Everyone Must Live By to Have an Exceptional Life Exceptional service is service that is out of the ordinary and relates to or forms an exception. It is unusual, remarkable and superior. Exceptional products stand out from the crowd. They perform at a higher level, last longer, give more value for the dollar, provide…
ARE YOU TRULY HUNGRY FOR SUCCESS? The Power of Being Hungry for Success There is a benefit that arises from being hungry. It inspires the search. It initiates the hunt. It releases the motivator. It unveils the inspirator. It invites creativity, and it provokes innovation. None of us like hunger pangs, but the very fact…
Your Enthusiasm Will Make A Difference Some years ago I sent my sixteen-year-old daughter on a mission. The mission was this: to purchase a new vehicle for our family at auction. Now after our research, we had discovered that we were able to purchase a top of the range vehicle with all the latest gadgets…
How to Unleash Your Inner High-Achiever: Powerful Steps for Living a Purpose-Driven Life To traverse to another land across the oceans we must first leave the shore. This is where the adventure begins, where danger lurks, and where possibility is unveiled. However, if we do not leave we will never arrive. It’s as simple as…
How to Stop Being Bitter: Steps to Stop Being a Bitter and Resentful Person Throughout the years I have observed how the root of bitterness –allowed to take root in a life – has destroyed the one who in the first place allowed that root of bitterness to take root. The end result has been…
How to Have a Balanced Life Imagine yourself twenty meters (sixty-six feet) above the ground on a platform, as thousands of faces watch and wait for you to perform. Now imagine taking a step, with only a half-inch metal wire between you and the ground. Welcome to the world of high wire and the life…
There are those lack lustre parts of our past that we need to leave behind if we are to ever successfully move forward in the direction of our brilliant future ‘Why is a question of yesterday. How is a question of tomorrow.’ Mark Rolton Now before you raise the question – please understand that I…