The Art Of Worldy Wisdom I was recently introduced to a relatively obscure work entitled The Art Of Worldly Wisdom and as I read it I knew that I had stumbled upon gold. Written hundreds of years ago it still to this day has a relevance that readily enables the reader to apply this wisdom…
The Complicity Of Simplicity It would at times seem a crime to take what educated individuals complicate and turn it into a simplistic explanation. I suppose in one sense, that this is my challenge with institutionalized education. While long winded and complex explanations are being forged in the minds of the experts – a swift…
Defining Your Purpose, The importance of finding meaning in lifeWhat Is Life Purpose? One of the great distinctions that has come out of examining our Purpose, for me, has been the awareness that I have some definite core qualities that emanate into whatever I do. What I do may change, where I go always changes,…
Throughout my life I have crossed paths with the name of the man whom I present to you in this blog. At one point I even found myself working for his company for a short period. But it was the books that he wrote that impacted me so much, and it is with great pleasure…
How To Restructure Your Frustrations Into Something Positive I often receive comments from my readers with deep and meaningful questions and I endeavor to respond in a way that can assist them on their life’s journey, Here’s one question I received recently along with my response. Sir, I would also love to ask you that…
Secrets To Having A Happy & Successful Relationship After being married for more than 29 years I thought I might take a moment to share with you my secret to a successful relationship. Her name is Shelley. I take no credit for the success of our relationship. However, it has been a joint effort, with…
I am limitless, my potential for change is limitless I love the word ‘limitless’. It simply means ‘without limits’. The greatest advantage of having a creative spirit is that life is only as limited as your imagination. But if you take time to imagine on a regular basis, your future and the possibilities therein are…
The Power of Unlearning: How to Let Go of Beliefs to Embrace Success ‘Nothing was ever so unfamiliar and startling to me as my own thoughts.’ Henry David Thoreau My experience with life to this point has taught me a number of things. One of which is that to become an ‘exceptional liver’ it often…
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…
How to Find True Happiness Everyone faces tough times at one point or another. From a job loss, to the death of a family member or an unexpected turn of events, life throws curveballs every now and then leaving you to pick up the pieces. Recovering from one of life’s notorious blows is not always…
Even the most fantastic dreams can be achieved if we are prepared to endure life’s challenges I recently took my family to Sydney to experience the New Year’s celebrations. With the Sydney Harbour Bridge as the major centrepiece to the magical firework experience, our eyes feasted on the colours and our ears delighted to the…
Secrets to Success: 7 Secrets of Wildly Successful People When it comes to success, we are often presented with many theories. The fact is that what success means to me may not be what success means to you. But that is okay, for we each measure success with a different measuring stick. However, allow me…
The Mirror Of Motivation: The Self-Guide To Self-Discipline The most correct study of mankind is man. Each individual is a mirror to us; and the more we peer into the lives of others, whether in the past or the present, we can learn more and more about ourselves. This is the power of biography and…
Creating An Atmosphere For Your Dreams To Come True I’ve always had a special dream, something that I wanted to do with my life. It was to be a professional speaker, helping people, in some way, make their lives more special. But even though I wanted it really badly, I wasn’t making it come true….
How To Find Your Way When You’re Lost ‘If we don’t get lost, we’ll never find a new route.’ Joan Littlewood Life is a discovery. Life is a journey. Life takes you places that you and I never planned on visiting. That’s what makes it so exciting. Getting lost can at times lead you and…