‘Philosophy is perfectly right in saying that life must be understood backward. But then one forgets the other clause – that it must be lived forward.’ Soren Kierkegaard It is only as the years have flowed through my fingers, like sand, for decades at a time, that I have started to grasp the meaning of [...]
The circle of friends surrounding your life is of prime importance when it comes to creating a sphere of influence that will spread far beyond that circle. For like ripples formed by a stone in a pond you will at times be astounded how far that influence will travel out from that tiny circle until [...]
In order for us to water others we must first be filled to overflowing. For it is the one who spends time drinking from the wells of wisdom on a continual basis who will irrigate the fields that are planted with people’s lives. For me personally, it is those writers who have bled upon the [...]
Throughout history the currency of many nations and its worth has fluctuated, and at times even become totally worthless. So to put your confidence in a nation’s monetary system alone is to build your foundations on shaky ground. This is where you need to invest in your faith account. And how do you do this? [...]
I recently came across a new ‘seven-star’ hotel that is being built in Dubai. Now being a lover of the Sheraton Hotel chain for many years, it was a surprise a few years ago when the Versace Hotel was built directly across the road from the Sheraton here on the Gold Coast, and especially when [...]
Here are some great ideas on mentorship and leadership that were recently shared with me – based on the life of Moses’ father in laws instruction to Moses found in Exodus 18. Recognises the grace of God on your life and examine your potential. Who speaks into your life is very important. Be surrounded by [...]
Just this past week I took on the role of coaching my son’s soccer team. The only way I would agree to do this though was to get each of the players written agreement that they would attend all training sessions. I appointed a Manager, who is one of the fathers of one of the [...]
I had the awesome privilege of listening to the General Manager of Gloria Jean’s Coffee during 5 events that were held at my church recently. One of those times was a private meal with both Peter and Sue Irvine with a number of business and corporate people that I know. From 1 to 342 franchised [...]
Alex Haley, the author of Roots, used to keep a picture in his office of a turtle sitting atop a fence. He kept it there to remind him of a lesson he had learned years before; “If you see a turtle on a fence post, you know he had some help.” Haley remarked, “Anytime I [...]
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