Enjoy the ride
Enjoy the ride Life is like a roller coaster according to the an old saying, you have to enjoy the...
Motivation
Helping others first is the golden rule
The golden rule This is one of rules that I try to go by, it does not come naturally for...
Do the little things
Do the little things I have written previously about dreaming big. There are several books about the need to not...
There is no limit
We are only limited by our imagination It is often said that there are no limits except the ones that...
The giants amongst us
The giants amongst us The Henley Regatta The last week of June to the first weekend of July ( 28th...
If not friends…. lesson from the Rapper; 50 cents
If not friends, then better enemies Lessons from books I read a lot of books and thanks to audio books,...
Let your belief drive you
Be driven by your belief There is great power in believing that everything is possible. Whatever we can imagine, we...
Never retire, never grow old
Never retire, never grow old ‘We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing’-...
From slavery to millionaire
From slavery to millionaire Slavery has to be the most barbaric act by human against their fellow humans. If you...
How to succeed by Orison Swett Marden
The book by Orison Swett Marden ‘ How to Succeed’. What is your definition of success? Success is the...
Life challenges are puzzles
Life as puzzles Life in general can sometimes feel like endless puzzles. They can feel complicated, but once you know...
Set your goals then multiply by 10
Setting goals. Setting goals is one of the things that humans can do whilst other animals are just incapable of...
The lesson from the Talent code
The lesson from the Talent code by Daniel Coyle The Talent Code is a fantastic book about how talents can...
Fight a good fight
One life, one opportunity In a world where most people aspire to be known. It is important for the rest...
Rich and humble
Rich and humble Most entrepreneurs believe that part of the gains of success is to spend the money they have...
Richter’s experiment of hope
The experiment Curt Richter in the 1950’s performed experiments on mice. It was by all standards a very gruesome and...
The Lesson from Mrs Blumkin
Picture of Warren Buffet and Mrs Blumkin (from Businessinsider.com) Early life Mrs Rose Blumkin was a Russian immigrant to the...
The lesson from Ronald Read
Picture courtesy of Brattleboro Reformer | AP Photo Who was Ronald Read? If you have never heard of Ronald Read,...
The Wilma Rudolph story
Who was Wilma Rudolph? There are many stories of people who have gone beyond expectations due to their determination. Wilma...
Special people who inspire
Those who inspire As a teacher, I am always in search of stories that will inspire me as well as...
Lesson from Lewis Hamilton
Formula 1 fan I am a huge Lewis Hamilton (LH44) fan and like all his fans, I want him to...
Dream no small dream…
The dream and the plan ahead As you set your plans for 2021, after the battering of 2020, let me...
“Failing forward’ by John Maxwell
Failing forward but gracefully. The Corona Virus or Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdowns of countries and cities have given...
Finding the motivation during tough times
Motivation Many of us must watch with interest and sometimes bewilderment how some of the greatest sportsmen and women can...
The importance of thinking only of the next mile
The principle A journey of a thousand miles viewed ahead looks difficult if not impossible, but if you only think...
Spending Time wisely
The Essence of Time There is an old saying that time waits for no one. Time is the most precious...
Never give up
The journey If you see life itself is a journey or a adventure. Never give up when you have...
Past mistakes do not define you
Business failures More than 80% of adults want to start their own businesses, but only 5% of them actually make...
The 2020 vision
The Plan for the year ahead The year 2020 should signify more than just your ability to see clearly...
Lessons from the G.O.A.T’s
The term GOAT ( Greatest of all times) is normally reserved for the very best in their fields and...
Humility in Business
In one of my internet searches, I found a speech by Mr Mahindra of Mahindra Rise group. The speech...
Self motivation and Chasing your own greatness
The months of July and August each year are the months that most universities conduct their graduation ceremonies. I...
Never giving up and never doubt
Once in a while, there are a couple of stories that warm the heart. Tara Moore was match point down...