‘Self Development’ Archives
Telling Isn’t Selling
I read a rather plaintiff and disturbing newspaper article recently which eloquently describes the financial and emotional impact that redundancy can have on a family. Entitled ‘Jane’s husband doesn’t have a job any more…..and she can barely live with the [Read More]
A valuable lesson from Iran
Recently I read an article by Wolfgang Riebe who is a motivational speaker from Germany. (Yes….came as a big surprise to me too!) . He talked about a visit he had made to Iran and how impressed he was by the many kind and pleasant Iranians he met while he was [Read More]
Two…Four…Six…Eight…
You probably have school day memories of chanting “two, four, six, eight…who do we appreciate?” and then spelling out the name of your school team. This came to mind after reading in the papers all the glowing tributes paid to two great sportsmen who recently [Read More]
On your marks, get set……….enjoy the journey!
I recently watched the TV documentary ‘Coldest race on Earth’ which followed James Cracknell, a double Olympic Gold Medallist, as he competed in an incredible extreme cycle race across one of the most hostile places on the planet…. the frozen Arctic Yukon [Read More]
Mirror, mirror on the wall…..
Nowadays I generally shave with my eyes closed because when I look in the mirror I think it’s my father looking back at me! That’s what happens when you’ve got a few ‘miles on the clock’. The reason I mention this is that I’d like you to describe to yourself [Read More]
On the one hand……
Let’s be really honest with each other. Wherever we are today is almost entirely down to ourselves. I would like to believe that you aren’t someone who seeks to blame everybody other than yourself when things go wrong in your life. Of course we can’t entirely [Read More]
Heads or Tails?
I’ve done some stupid things in my time and made some really daft decisions too. It makes me wince even now when I reflect on some of my more embarrassing episodes. But I like to think that I learned from those mistakes…and seldom made them twice. It comes as a [Read More]
Money, money money….
It’s often said that money doesn’t buy happiness. Maybe that’s true. But sinking under a mountain of debt is absolute misery. I know…because I’ve been there. Admittedly that was many years ago, but it’s an experience that I’ll never forget. Lack of [Read More]
You’d do so much you’d be surprised
We really ought to be talking about money, and we will. However before we do there’s more to talk about regarding getting things done. That means getting the right things done…on time. If you want to be effective and productive you’ll have to get organised. [Read More]
Do it NOW!
You always know when you are in the company of positive people because they give off ‘positive vibes’. They are a pleasure to be around. It’s much more appealing to be with someone who brings a smile to your face and has a happy disposition rather than be stuck [Read More]
