Archive for May, 2009»
Change the way you think
I try to take time out, in order to take a closer look at my life from the inside out, e.g. am I treating people right, do I exercise patience, am I empathetic towards those in need, do I forgive easily, do I treat others as I would like to be treated?
Tough questions to ask one’s self, but they are essential in keeping your life free from unnecessary baggage as well as keeping it on track.
My conclusion about the way we treat people every day seems to be directly or indirectly linked to the amount of anxiety we are currently experiencing at that moment. Of course there are other factors, much deeper factors, factors that have been established Read more »
Achieve Greatness Through People
Here are a few pointers on how to succeed in life through other people.
The most effective tool for growth and development in any business or venture is Word of Mouth. Think for a moment about this, people like you, enjoy your company and love you products and service, what do they do? They tell everyone they know about the great experience they’ve had with you, and how great your products and services are.
They recommend you, they promote and support you; they are your most valuable asset in the marketing of your business, product or service.
I’m sure that you have met people that, when they are placed in a room of strangers, they’ll become friends with almost everyone in no time. These people are many times called a peoples-person. They are normally very gregarious, charismatic and unbelievable friendly and nice. They can charm the birds out of the trees, so the old adage goes. They can win almost anyone over. Read more »
Surviving a Heart Attack
Licensed To Live
In 1996 at the age of 36 I had a major (myocardial Infarction) heart attack. I never thought for one moment that anything like this could ever happen to me especially since I was a non smoker, a non drinker and enjoyed cycling and gym for many years.
On my way to the hospital, I really believed this was going to be my last day on earth, in my agonizing pain; I managed to ‘grunt ‘out a few words to Mareli my wife, “I’m not going to make it, I’m going to die…I love you, why are they driving so slowly?”
The emergency vehicle seemed to be stopping at all the red lights; they probably thought it wasn’t urgent enough for speeding through town, let alone switching on the siren. Read more »
Knowing Self
The Importance of Knowing and Understanding Self
Having an understanding of one’s self is vitally important in life. The key to happiness, peace and security is to know 1 what makes me tick. I need to have an intimate 2 relationship with me, I know it sounds absurd, but, many of us know what food we like, what movies and games we enjoy, my favorite colour, and what type of people we like being around.
However this is a superficial knowing of self, we need to go down much deeper and find out exactly what I stand for, what are my values and beliefs, what is my “True North”, what guides me down this path called life? Read more »
