A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned … Read More
The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. “There are 5 things you need to know,” he told the pencil, “Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, … Read More
Once upon a time two brothers who lived on adjoining farms fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed without a hitch. … Read More
Have you noticed how all living organism are linked to the cycles of our planet and solar system? Animals rise and rest according to day or night. Most awake at sunrise however there is balance because there are species that … Read More
Many years ago during a conversation with one of my teachers, Ann Mortifee, I asked her why are there ups and downs in life. She gave me a ‘lecture’ about perspective. I cannot remember the ‘lecture’ but I do remember … Read More
While watching the 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony I asked my wife Jennifer “who’s the guy carrying the South African flag? Jen remembered seeing him on Top Billing (for my international subscribers Top Billing is a South African TV magazine show). … Read More
During a presentation, which was going very well, I was stopped by an engineer who had 39 years experience. His words were “safety over a network! That will never happen while I’m working here.” This engineer served the industry with … Read More
While waiting for my turn to see my chiropractor, I flipped through the magazines in the waiting room and came across the following story. I know that it has done its rounds in social media however I think it’s worth … Read More
Perseverance is about as important to achievement as gasoline is to driving a car. Sure, there will be times when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, but you’ll always get out of the rut with genuine perseverance. Without it, … Read More
There is a story about a man who, as he was passing some elephants, suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no … Read More