Jim Rohn once asked us to ask ourselves, “Who am I around”? He argued that you need to look at all the people surrounding you. Are they positive or negative people? What have they got you doing? What have they asked you to read?
In the same recording, Les Brown argues that you mus…
I just feel like engaging us today. Perhaps this is not the best platform to air this opinion. But I am tired myself.
I would like to ask, what exactly is the usefulness of Africa's Universities and higher institutions of learning to Africa? What product are we producing in Af…
Napoleon Hill once wrote, “Not having a major purpose for your life is like trying to navigate without a chart. You may eventually get somewhere you like, or you may drift aimlessly, always hoping to find — but never finding — the place where you would like to be. As you grow as a person, so w…
Dr Matthew Walker provides five sleep hygiene tips for a deeper sleep. Please take a listen here:
The revelation for me was sleeping in a cold or cooler room and…
Tim Grover, trainer to some of the most iconic athletes ever, says showing up is NONE of the battles. I thought it was, but I was wrong. Tim does make sense. Please listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett/id1291423644?i=1000617230332. Take…
I wish you peace today, Wowos. Take a listen to this peaceful song - https://music.apple.com/za/album/peaceful-place/608094748?i=608094752. Very few people are at peace with themselves.
Life is more than achievement in the material sense, but rather the attainment of more lofty …
One of the things we still need to get right, Wowos, is how to change our behaviour from that of the consumer to the creator. Once you find yourself always buying without creating, know that you are going in the wrong direction. Take a listen to this podcast by Robin Sharma - https://podcasts.apple.…
How would you define happiness? Below are two quotes about happiness:
The secret of happiness is not in doing what one likes, but in liking what one does. - James M. Barrie
Happiness isn’t something you experience; it’s something you remember. - Oscar Levant…
Napoleon Hill wrote, “When you allow yourself to dwell on the negative aspects of life, negative thinking expands to fill all of your thoughts until there is no room for positive thoughts to grow. It becomes an endless cycle. The habit of negative thinking generates more and more negativ…
It is not easy to forgive. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
In this recording, T D Jakes said the same: https://youtu.be/UQWCZ_nPJAA. John F Kennedy said, “Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names”.
Forgiv…
Zukav and Francis (2001: 25) assert, “Every attempt to acquire external power now produces only violence and destruction. The pursuit of external power produces physical violence and destruction between nations. You can see this in every newscast. The pursuit of external power produces emo…
I have just finished reviewing a document from one of Wowos' members. When I look at Wowos, who are successful, they have one thing in common; they are very focused and excellent at what they do. They work very long hours and are dedicated to the service they provide. They study very hard …
This goes to those who are starting new jobs and careers this month. You were appointed to fix 🔧 and manage the problems ⚠️. They selected you because they saw someone who could fix and handle the situation. They saw a problem solver to their complex issues. They saw in you someone who could ste…
It takes longer to dress up, and it takes longer to get out of bed. It is darker than ever before. It's cold ❄️ and it is winter. But we must never forget what Less Brown taught us, "reasons don't count; results do".
Napoleon Hill warned us and wrote, "If you are so inclined…
The number one motivational speaker, Les Brown, said that you will suffer defeats and disappointments as you build your dream. He argues that it takes years Wowos to reach your dreams. So, we encourage you not to give up on your dreams today.
In their book, Zukav and Francis (20…
I've been tip-toeing around this issue because it is a double-edged sword for me. A weak Rand benefits me as an individual but, unfortunately, disadvantages all the industries I'm involved in. A more objective and long-term approach would be this (bear in mind this is from my experiences more th…
Napoleon Hill wrote, “Do you take the time to stay in touch, to remember friends’ special occasions? When you become so consumed with your own interests that you forget about your friends, you are well on your way to becoming friendless.”
In this podcast, in the Diary of a CEO…
On this podcast, Robin Sharma reminds us of the 66 days routine - https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-daily-mastery-podcast-by-robin-sharma/id1521068608?i=1000613380301.
T D Jakes says, “Transitions are not easy”. He says, “Don't take office if u can't deliver! Don't…
Are you a dream killer?
Do you often tell people that their dreams won’t be successful? Or do you keep your doors closed when they approach you for help or advice? Do you do this because you, yourself, don’t have dreams of your own?
Don’t do that! Have faith in others…
Commitment
Are you committed, Wowos? Are you committed to your calling in this world? Are you committed at work, in your business or at home?
In this recording, T D Jakes, my favourite Bishop, tells us that we must be committed. Yes, committed and not half committed. …