Every time someone rings me and says those magic words “have you heard? bla bla bla”, I automatically get ready for a dose of gossip. Oh Gossip, why do we love you? Oh Gossip, why wont we cast you aside and replace you with more meaningful pursuits in life. Are you addicted to hot juicy gossip? Do you know what gossip does to your success in life? (more…)
People have a beautiful side and a not so beautiful side to them. That is why you can find someone so attractive one day and want to run away from them the next day. You can bring out the best in your partner, friend, business associate or even strangers by following the following tips. (more…)
Racism is real, nasty but quickly becoming old school. People are still being denied opportunities because of the colour of their skin. But we have come a long way. America now has a couple of black kids calling white house home. I am from Kenya and writing this from a great country called Australia, a country that only abolished the White Australia Policy in 1973. Welcome to my candid view of racism and success. (more…)
Self mastery means becoming the master of your own ship. It means becoming the primary guiding force to your destiny. It is the ability to reign supreme on your desires, impulses, emotions, appetite and mind. This ability cannot be bought with money or fame, but can be developed through discipline. Self mastery means being in control of yourself and not letting your emotions and impulses dictate your life. (more…)
Gain an edge in life by following up with people. Many people meet and promise “to keep in touch” but never really do. Many companies spend a fortune attracting new customers instead of following up with their current customers and leads. It is not enough to make contact with people or customers once and then forget. Following up opens up doors that would otherwise be closed. This is true in business, networking, relationships, health, finance and many areas of life. It is a powerful skill that you could add to your success arsenal. (more…)
Action is what separates dreamers from doers. Action is the difference between success and failure. If you only think big, visualize or just dream about success, you will never amount to much. It is only when you take action towards your goal that you start getting results. It is better to shoot-aim-shoot than to aim-aim-aim. It is better to act and make mistakes than keep wishing that you did something when you had the chance. (more…)
If you picture something vividly in your mind, it is as good as done. Visualizing your goals in your mind, on paper or using pictures will give you power and confidence to be a winner. Expand your horizons by daring to dream and by thinking big. Manifest your intentions by using the power of visualization. (more…)
You can employ the power of commitment to get amazing results in your life. There are many benefits of committing to an idea, cause, career, relationship, religion, organization, friendship, values or goals. Committing to your goals will give you better results than jumping from one big idea to another. A wise man once told me that rolling stones gather no moss; unless you are willing to commit to your success, you will be like a rolling stone hurtling towards mediocrity. (more…)
The power of perspectives is a little known secret that can help your defy gravity. Your will soar like an eagle once you master it. Learn to look at things from different perspectives and get into the other person’s shoes, hearts, mind and pockets. Believe you me this is a skill worth your time in your quest for success. You will be like a grand master of chess with this skill. You will be able to anticipate what people want thus giving you an edge in life.
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Have you ever met people who pack too much even for a weekend getaway? It is likely that you may have questioned their rationale or how long they really were going away for. Travelling light is both stress free and more economic. It is more fun with less hassle. Just make sure you carry all the essentials for the journey. If you want to succeed in life, you have to travel light. Get rid of excess baggage and enjoy yourself fully. (more…)
