‘All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.’ Benjamin Franklin There are those amongst us who are stuck. Stuck in tradition. Stuck in their ways. Stuck in comfort. Stuck in religious thought-sets. Stuck in bad habits. Stuck in mindsets. Stuck. And there is a…
In order to move forward in life, to achieve your God-given goals and the destiny that is yours to fulfill, there needs to come a point in your life where you stand up straight, in the face of opposition, impossibility and whatever else stands in your way from being all that you were created to…
How can I go far beyond my thinking capability? ‘Aim beyond what you are capable of.’ Paul Arden Each of us has been endowed with gifts and talents peculiar to any other person, and you and I don’t have a clue of what we are capable of until we try. Someone once challenged me to…
Giving thanks can make you happier When it comes to being grateful, I am grateful for many things. Rather than preaching at you, to tell you what you should be grateful for, I am going to take the time to share just a few of the reasons I am grateful. My hope is that they…
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…
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…
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…
The Mindset of a Winner: How To Think Like a Champion “We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are.” – Max DePree At a supermarket close to my home, there is a man working as a customer assistant and a home delivery guy. For over 30 years, he has been…
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…
Why Is It Necessary To Take A Chance? I started playing golf when I was ten years old. As I have grown older my love for the game has continued to increase. One lesson I learned from golf was changing the way I approach certain situations mentally. I believe all golfers can relate to that…
‘What we need first, is a change of heart and a chastened mood which will permit an ever-increasing number of people to see things as they are, in the light of what they have been and what they might be.’ James Harvey Robinson Those who never stop to hop off the treadmill of life, to…