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 myContinue reading “Be Brave, Be Fearless”
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Why you must not give up…
If, like me, you woke up today to the thought of the futility of certain endeavours my message to you today is that you don’t give up. To the one starting a business, pursuing a dream of financial independence – don’t give up. To the one trying to lose weight, putting in the hours workingContinue reading “Why you must not give up…”
How I managed to secure multiple job offers
No success story is complete without the stories of failure which came before. I have been very fortunate to have never been out of job. I recognise that this is not common place and would like to see more people share similar experiences of success in the job market. I do believe in entrepreneurship butContinue reading “How I managed to secure multiple job offers”
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 aboutContinue reading “My Weakness? I notice everything (1 minute read)”
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, youContinue reading “What are you looking for?”
Why I stopped saying “…but that’s just me”
Very often when we make our opinion known we end it with the phrase “…but that’s just me“. To me, and that’s just me by the way, it reeks of a lack of confidence or truthfulness. I find that a lot of times we shroud our uncertainty, even our evasion of responsibility, in the phrase. Also, itContinue reading “Why I stopped saying “…but that’s just me””
How to increase your worth – Part 1
“So much depends on reputation…guard it with your life” – 48 Laws of Power Whether you own a business or as an individual, it is important that you are known for something – that you stand for something. This is the value you as a person, brand or business provides to others. Now, let meContinue reading “How to increase your worth – Part 1”
When time stood still…
Time and how to effectively manage it is probably the most talked on subject in business and personal development circles. The reason being that we are all allotted the same amount (at least in a day irrespective of different time zones in different parts of the world) but the results of its use are widelyContinue reading “When time stood still…”
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 knowledgeContinue reading “What is wisdom?”
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 justContinue reading “Never give up (short read)”
Orchard By the stream 