‘The Winners Mindset’
22nd August, 2023 Sport is a terrific metaphor for life, and there are several sporting stories that inspire and motivate us. One of the most inspiring stories is the tale of Károly Takács who was a sergeant in the Hungarian army. In 1938, the 28-year-old was the country’s top pistol shooter, having won most major […]
‘The KISS principle’
21st August, 2023 Leonardo da Vinci once said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” KISS is a design principle that stands for “Keep it simple and straightforward” or sometimes “Keep it short or simple” or “Keep it simple, stupid.” For businesses, KISS can be a useful reminder not to make anything more complicated than it has […]
’Try it – Maybe you can’
20th August, 2023 I love the story of the old lady who, when asked if she could play the piano, responded that she didn’t know. “What do you mean, you don’t know?” she was asked. The lady smilingly replied, “I’ve never tried.” That’s a good answer that I hope will open some eyes, ears, and […]
In the meanwhile…
19th August, 2023 The late William Arthur Ward is one of my favourite writers. His insights and ability to put a philosophy of life into a few words were truly remarkable. Here is a sample from his book ‘Reward Yourself’ A man phoned his physician and excitedly explained: “Please come at once, Doctor. My son […]
‘Choose Your Battles Wisely’
18th August, 2023 Life is filled with opportunities to choose between making a big deal out of something or simply letting it go, realizing it doesn’t really matter. If you choose your battles wisely, you’ll be far more effective in winning those that are truly important. Certainly, there will be times when you will want […]
’Help someone to help yourself’
17th August, 2023 Somebody once made the observation that the person who is wrapped up entirely in himself makes a very small package—and the package contains an unhappy person. Think about this: Have you ever known a genuinely happy, self-centred person? I love the story, often told, about a man who was hiking in the […]
Go for your dreams!
16th August, 2023 I asked a very successful business man – what his top 3 tips are for success. He smiled and said, “Read something no one else is reading, think something no one else is thinking, and do something no one else is doing. He asked me, “Have you ever dreamed a great dream […]
Happy Independence Day!
15th August, 2023 Freedom is not a Right but a Feeling! Let’s be proud to feel the Freedom! Let all of us get together &Let’s Celebrate Our Freedom! This Independence Day, let’s all pledge towards freeing our minds from prejudice & liberating our hearts from hatred. Let’s celebrate our diversity & work together to keep […]
What does Freedom mean to you?
14th August, 2023 As we complete our 76th year of Independence, let’s spend a moment on What does Freedom actually mean to me? At different life stages, it meant different things, Freedom is not a concept carved from stone; it is malleable and personal, always shifting shape depending on where you find yourself. “Freedom means […]
‘Seventeen Inspiring Words’
13th August, 2023 As we get ready to celebrate our 77th Independence Day, I am reminded of the seventeen most inspiring words in 20th century American history which were spoken by John F. Kennedy, around mid-day, on January 20, 1961, in Washington, D.C. The occasion was his presidential inauguration, and came as he was concluding […]