100 things that made my year 2019. Wow! Where do I start with this year of 2019? It has been a year that far exceeded my expectations in so many ways. If you are a regular reader of this blog you will know that I normally write a post about 100 things that have made… Read more
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6 Keys To A Good Relationship
6 Keys To A Good Relationship “To know when to go away and when to come closer is the key to any lasting relationship.” – Domenico Cieri Estrada Like the seasons, our relationships evolve through good times and bad. In some cases, this is down to forces outside of our control, whilst in other cases,… Read more
100 Things That Made My Year (2018)
100 Things That Made My Year (2018) I started this new year unexpectedly in hospital. Whilst everyone celebrated and sent out last minute text messages, I sat on a chair by my mum in a hospital ward in a remote part of West Africa. There was no way I could have predicted this scenario. Life… Read more
What Do You Have In Your Hands?
What Do You Have In Your Hands? Winners aren’t born. They are made every day. How did you wake up this morning? Happy? Worried? Or Indifferent? If you woke up with a major concern or negative feeling about something, how did you deal with it? There was once upon a time when I’d wake up… Read more
Why Money And Friendships Should Never Mix
Why Money & Friendships Should Never Mix What’s been your experience of bringing money into your relationships with friends? I have been very fortunate with my friendships. I have lost some along the way and gained some too. Thinking about the friends I have either lost or almost lost, I can trace the moments of… Read more
The Importance of Strong And Positive Friendships
Our friendships can either nurture or utterly destroy us. I personally think that if your friendships aren’t doing the former or the latter, then they need serious reassessment. There should be no room in anyone’s life for mediocre or lukewarm friendships or relationships. If you subscribe to this thinking, then it will certainly force you… Read more
The Power of Generosity and Why It Pays
Generosity is the virtue of giving good things to others freely and abundantly. Generosity is paradoxical. Those who give, receive back in return. It is a win-win. By spending ourselves for others’ well-being, we enhance our own standing. In letting go of some of what we own, we better secure our own lives. By giving… Read more
The Secret Sauce To A Guaranteed Rich Life
Can one guarantee a rich life? I would argue, yes, and state that it has everything to do with the decisions one makes, one of which is the choice of a life partner. Now, you might completely disagree, and I hope you do for the sake of having a debate, however, I will shed… Read more
5 Life Lessons from My Crazy Odd Jobs
Life has an often frustrating and necessary way of teaching us lessons that end up serving us positively. I have been doing alot of reflecting lately and got thinking about how I have got to where I am today. Although my life is still very much on the move and I have many dreams, I… Read more
How to Set and Smash Your 2018 Goals
How guaranteed is it that you will smash your upcoming goals? It’s nearly Christmas and I really cannot believe the year is already coming to an end and we’re soon to begin a New Year! Many people see this time of year as a time of optimism and excitement and also a time to set… Read more