Take that leap of faith

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” – Lao Tzu We can give 1001 reasons why we cannot, for example; Start that journey Write that book, Start that fitness program Start that business Relocate Love somebody or Break that bad habit. All our excuses could seem plausible. Are they really? I think that

Forgive? Not me…

We all have had the experience of being hurt by someone. It hurts even more when the perpetrators are loved ones. We experience some form of indignation, betrayal, anger and the overwhelming nudge to retaliate. We react in different ways when we are hurt by those closest to us. Some withdraw, bearing a grudge and

I can and I will…

“Every sustained change in a man’s life begins with a change of lifestyle” Jacob had struggled all his life. Everything he had acquired involved some form of subterfuge. Again and again he conned his way to get what he wanted. The course of his life seemed to be controlled by his name; Trickster. Could he

How to identify what you are good at

Some of us were fortunate enough to be superstars from childhood. We were put down a specific path in life. Our parents took us through a regimented lifestyle. Our lives revolved around, say, the golf course, music lessons, swimming classes etc. Little wonder we turned out to be excellent at these. Tiger Woods was introduced to

Be Brave, Be Fearless

A few days ago, I had an appointment which I had to walk to. Just stepping out I realised it was pouring rain (in my part of the world this is quite the norm!). Just then, I was gripped with fear. Not fear of being run over by a truck or slipping and breaking my

Another post about productivity (short read)

We’ve all got 1001 things to do in a day. I certainly do! For example, I work a 9-5 and after 5 I write, read, be a father, be a husband (together with running all the errands), prepare for talks or lessons I may be giving at the weekend, make and receive calls, the odd

My Weakness? I notice everything (1 minute read)

I’ve seen this statement several times on social media but only recently did it dawn on me. Yes, I notice everything as would most  introverts and for sometime now I’ve seen it as a burden. But as I pondered on it I realised that it is indeed a strength and not a weakness! Everything is about

What are you looking for?

If you don’t know what you are looking for you are never going to find it. Conversely, if you know what you are looking for then you are definitely going to find it. Have you ever been in a situation where as soon as you become acquainted with a thing, for example a car, you

What is wisdom?

Wisdom is the right application of knowledge. The ability to use the knowledge you have to solve a problem constitutes wisdom. The knowledge we possess on a subject or person is only useful when it is applied positively. Don’t be the one who is constantly going on courses and signing up to training acquiring knowledge

Never give up (short read)

No one who has made it very far gave up at the first hurdle. Recently, I’ve felt like giving up on a lot of things. I’ve asked myself again and again “what’s the point of it all?”. Why can’t everything just work out the way they’re supposed to – with ease. “Why can’t everything just