Mind Your Speech

As I go out every morning, I pass through a wall with the words " mind your speech " boldly written on it. In fact, I look forward to seeing those words every morning. Those words act as a gentle reminder that our words really matter.
Crazy things happen everyday. Sometimes you might be at fault. At other times, the other person might be at fault. Sometimes, you might argue and fight , but in the midst of all that, remember to mind your speech. Remember to curb the words you use. This is because a word that has left your mouth, cannot be retrieved. It can't! It's a one way thing. You might try to apologise, but the word has already been said.
In the midst of arguments, you might hear derogatory words and demeaning sentences like;  you'll never amount to anything, I regret the day we met, you're a fool, I hate you and it will never be well with you. These words do not really sound nice. We should try and avoid them please. Our words rather should speak of positivity, comfort, encouragement, love, hope and even provide solutions.
Lastly, broken bones and bruises might heal but the words remain. They kind of have a lasting effect that might some how be internalised in people's heart. Come 2017, I would really love everyone to "mind their speech" . Watch your words . I like the way Bible puts it : My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry ( James 1:19 NIV) .

Have a great Christmas celebration and a fruitful new year in advance and remember to...Mind Your Speech.

Signing out
Gpland

My year : how far and how well?

This has been an interesting year. Someone once said, " growing up is a scam " ** smiles **. This year, I actually got a good feel of what that statement means. Away from school and all the little pecks that comes with being a student, this is indeed a different ball game!  From submitting applications to getting no replies and getting rejections. From submitting proposals and feeling so excited, to getting no replies, it's being an interesting year. From being so hopeful and sure that this might just be it, to becoming so disappointed, 2016 has being an interesting year with so much lessons in it.

For a start, personal development can be so much fun. I read some really good books( some of which include; No Excuses** love this one **, Attitude is Everything,10 day MBA, Good to Great, Rich dad's increase your financial IQ, Think and Grow Rich, The Rules of Management ), that really impacted positively in my life. Personal development can be so much fun trust me [ for next year, you might want to really consider it].


One thing I picked up this year is making progress. This is an important attribute to really achieving success. The best part about progress is that it can be made no matter where you find yourself and no matter the condition you might be. A conscious effort is however required. One way of making progress is investing in personal development. Is there something you always wanted to learn? Why not give it a shot? Is there something you want to get more information on? Common, have a shot at it! No matter how advanced and sophisticated you think you are, there's always something new to learn. There's always an additional layer to be added when it comes to personal development . Listen to messages, invest in books ( finance, sales, management, leadership and other fields that might interest you). You will be surprised at how much you will learn from investing in personal development.

It pays to take out some time to invest in yourself. So come 2017 , you might want to add this to " my to do list ". It works like magic! Remember, after all these and that ...you must take action if you really want to make progress! Personal Development, strife for more. Push for much more and take action!


From Our Story...Your Story and every member of our team, we are wishing you all a great week ahead and Christmas celebration.

Compliments of the season ...much love!

Gpland
xoxo

That essential ingredient : Desire

There's an absolute need for desire and passion and drive if you must succeed! That is one of the other lessons I learnt this year.  

Desire...that hunger, drive and passion for something can be really life changing. Sometimes, money isn't the problem. Lack of a definite purpose and a clear picture of what one wants to achieve can be really disturbing. I have seen several persons with the means to do, still complain about what they want to do. On closer examination, you see that money isn't the issue but a clear purpose of what the person wants is.  

With a desire, comes the drive to make something happen. The mind becomes restless as  the head starts to really move literally and the brain begins to work. This is the defining moment! The mind begins to address " the How ". The mind begins to think of a way to make it happen and to debunk everything that might seem like an obstacle. 

That real hunger pushes one to move. You begin to find the necessary pieces of information and begin to put bits and pieces together. It leads to a forward build up process kind of. With relevant pieces of information at your disposal, the chances of succeeding are not far fetched. Success is really close! 

Without the desire, you live everything to chance! The challenge becomes so huge. You probably freak out and every other thing like making a plan, getting the required pieces of information and generally making progress comes to a halt. This subsequently leads to failing and probably throwing in the towel.  Come 2017, you might want to add this to what you want to achieve. Desire just has to be in the mix alongside a plan and a will to do.

Come 2017, no excuses! Let there be that drive and a willing spirit and body to make things happen. Let's take action!

Wishing you a blissful year ahead.  

Signing out 

Gpland