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Prof Gary’s commentary on business issues
The title of this post was inspired by a book, written by Clem Sunter in 1993. It made such an impression on me and I believe this is even truer today, than when it was first published. My take is that the government will NOT and does NOT provide, even though many citizens believe, and rightly so, that it is […]
» Read moreHarmony is an alignment or congruence among four elements: what we say, what we think, what we feel and what we do. When there is harmony, alignment, and congruence between our thoughts, feelings, actions and words we experience an inner and outer sense of peace, called harmony. Consider the following life areas and reflect on whether you feel in, or […]
» Read moreHow do you treat the cleaner at work? Or the cashier at the supermarket? Do you scowl at them because you believe that you are superior to them? Would you not give them the time of day? Why, oh why? Does it really make you feel good about yourself? Do you HAVE to put them down in order to feel […]
» Read more“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” (Christopher Robin to Pooh) ~ A.A. Milne I invite you to choose a day to do something scary – why not today? Challenge yourself to do something positive that scares you. If you’re a teacher, maybe today you teach without […]
» Read more“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor” This probably means that a rough sea will be able to make a skilled sailor. Why would that be? Well simply because one does not gain real experience when things are going right. When every thing goes like clockwork, runs smoothly, customers stream through your doors, profit increases yearly, your role is […]
» Read moreThinking outside the box (or thinking beyond the box) is to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective. This phrase often refers to novel or creative thinking. The term is thought to derive from management consultants in the 1970s and 1980s challenging their clients to solve the “nine dots” puzzle, whose solution requires some lateral thinking. The catchphrase, or […]
» Read moreAristotle is as wise as it gets. So when he opened his mouth, we better listen. Unless of course you have an uneducated mind. Many times I am amazed when talking or debating with someone I believe is educated, and they have no capacity to entertain a different opinion. When I say educated, I do not necessarily mean someone with a […]
» Read moreThere are many unjust rules and laws in our country, especially those governing the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship should be encouraged, not discouraged. The economy and all the people in any society benefit from business that is created by entrepreneurs. Away with all the regulations, rules, laws and what not that is an obstacle to entrepreneurs. Let the best man, or woman, […]
» Read moreIt’s the weekend baby! From today, do more of what makes you happy. And never, ever, apologise for it. What will make you happy? Not always an easy answer. Do you like socialising, working with old people, browsing the Internet, taking family or nature photos, creating an artwork, solving complicated problems, sharing your knowledge with others? Can you really do […]
» Read more“Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it’s a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from.” (Al Franken) “The wise learn from other people’s mistakes and fools from their own.” So goes an ancient proverb that some say was […]
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