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

Turn down the noise (2 mins read)

Sometimes you don’t need to turn up the volume, you only need to turn down the noise. A couple of weeks back I was driving on my way to work and in true multitasking fashion I was also listening to a talk on the car stereo. My wife, sat in the front passenger’s seat, started a

So I worry a lot…

We all have different marks on the worry scale. While how little some people worry is in itself worrying (pun intended), some others worry like they studied the art of worrying till university level. I remember once being worried at the thought that I would not get enough sleep and that in itself kept me

I’ve got one life to live (short read)

Very recently I have been thinking about the topics of time and purpose. I had an incredible time last sunday sharing about time, purpose and destiny. We gained a deeper understanding of the importance of time and how it can be used for our advantage. Indeed, time is a gift and like any other gift

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

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 working

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

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, it

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 me

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