Monthly Archives: March 2015

The Small Voices

Posted on March 9, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

They say wisdom comes out of the mouths of babes and I know that is true. But do we make time to listen to the small voices around us, or are we so sure and certain of ourselves that we … Continue reading →

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Winners vs Losers (The Abundance is …)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

We have all heard the old saying “Winning is not everything, it is the only thing” and the many derivatives of that statement. Today I want to challenge that thinking paradigm and ask if it is the most abundant way to think, … Continue reading →

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The Fleming Story

Posted on March 8, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND This is not a true story but it has been used many times for inspirational thought. His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to eke out a … Continue reading →

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Authentic Legacy

Posted on March 7, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

What will people remember you for?  What will they say about you at your funeral? Frankly they will have nothing really to say about you if you did not live your life authentically, they will only say the things people might … Continue reading →

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Corporate EVENTS … What is the value proposition?

Posted on March 6, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

I have just been invited to an event, but wait they would like me to pay to be at the event! What sort of invitation is that you may ask? Well the best is they would like me to attend … Continue reading →

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Life Is An Echo

Posted on March 5, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

A little boy got angry with his mother and shouted at her, “I hate you, I hate you.” Because of fear of reprimand, he ran out of the house. He went up to the valley and shouted, “I hate you, … Continue reading →

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Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Posted on March 4, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

Emotions are involved in every thought, every decision we make – emotions have the ability to control us if they feel a threat or an emergency. Emotional Intelligence is twice as important as IQ and technical skills combined. However in … Continue reading →

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5 Short Chapters on Change

Posted on March 4, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

By : Author Unknown Chapter 1. I walk down a street and there’s a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. It takes forever to get out. It’s my fault. Chapter 2. I walk down the same street. I fall in … Continue reading →

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The Test of Love

Posted on March 3, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

John Blanchard stood up from the bench straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, the girl … Continue reading →

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The Possibility of HOPE

Posted on March 2, 2015 by RichSimmondsZA

I once made a remark that some people get scared when they hear that I am a RuleBreaker, in fact I think some even avoid meeting with me and the only explanation would be ‘a fear of the unknown’ … … Continue reading →

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