History, for many people, isn’t a fun subject. We were bored to tears with names of kings and presidents that ruled the land hundreds and thousands of years ago. For many of us, it’s sheer torture. However, I learnt that history can be one of the most enlightening subjects we will ever take. Assuming you […]
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My word means something to me. When I make a promise, I do everything in my power to see that I keep it. That doesn’t mean I’m perfect, far from it. But I do know how breaking a promise and letting someone else down can hurt. Why? Because I’ve been on the receiving end far
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I love being an entrepreneur. That being said, it’s not for everyone. Many people out there seem to have the wrong conception when it comes to running your own business. Sure, it sounds like heaven. Being your own boss, deciding your own hours, making the rules and so on. But make no mistake about it,
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My mentor, Jim Rohn, once said, “Formal education makes you a living. Self-education makes you a fortune.” He was right. Studying, as you’ve heard me say time and time again on this blog, is the key to our better future. Unfortunately, when most people hear the word “study” they lose interest. The thing is that
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Don’t you just love Youtube?! I know I do. Getting access to shows such as Friends, 24 or House in Japan is a breeze thanks to iTunes or the local video store (do we still call it that these days?). But what about those one-off episodes? When I heard that Tony Robbins was going to
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“Investment” is a word that has powerful emotions attached to it. For many the word “investment” is synonymous with gambling so they associate the feeling of fear. For others, when they hear the word they simply turn off, as they believe it’s too complicated. And for some it means money, which excites them. The same
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It’s been a little over two years since I said goodbye to my father. He went to bed one Friday night and never woke up. When I saw my phone ring the following morning I thought something was wrong, but assumed it had something to do with my mother as the call came from his
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Friends and family…they’re irreplaceable. They are there for us when we need them and always willing to lend a helping hand. That said, they are often the biggest killers of dreams. They are the first to tell us that something won’t work and all the reasons why we should just give up. And many times,
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Take a good look around. The world is undergoing incredible change. And not all for the better. Sadly, unemployment is a real killer. My family and I met a nice lady just the other day who had graduated with a master’s from a local university mastering in English. I asked her what the job market
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Revenge is a dish served cold…or at least that’s what they say. Over the course of my life I’ve certainly had my share of disappointments for which I wanted my revenge. From people lying to me, taking advantage of me, ignoring me and letting me down. Each and every time it hurt. I’m the kind
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