We’re competitors ourselves and face competition in every sphere of our lives. But how do you view the competition? Unfortunately, most people view competitors as the “enemy”. If you’re seen fraternizing with someone from a competitor company – having a beer during happy hours, for example – your boss might have a talk with you. … Read more
Athletes train to keep their bodies in prime condition. Your mental faculties – the brain – also needs to be constantly exercised and honed to optimum performance. *** << The biggest differentiator between mediocre and meteoric performance is the ability to work productively for long stretches of time >> Quite often, and increasingly now, all … Read more
As a young man, Nelson Mandela was a revolutionary firebrand. The apartheid government of South Africa imprisoned him. Video clip source: Movie – Invictus Instead of turning bitter and vengeful, in Nelson Mandela’s own words: “In prison all of my jailers were Afrikaners. For 27 years I studied them. I learned their language. Read their books, … Read more
What is a philanthropist? Who are the most famous philanthropists? You too can be one. The Giving Pledge lists the names of people – all billionaires – who have pledged to give away more than 50% of their wealth. Some have more to give; others have less to give; and, some have nothing to give. … Read more