Monthly Archives: January 2019

How to find an opportunity

Posted on January 31, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Opportunity is defined as a time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something. An opportunity can only be valuable if it solves a problem or fulfils a need that exists. In other words, without a problem, there … Continue reading →

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Laziness won’t get you anywhere

Posted on January 30, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown “In ancient times, a king had his men place a boulder on a roadway. He then hid in the bushes and watched to see if anyone would move the boulder out of the way. Some of the king’s wealthiest … Continue reading →

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Let go of your Stresses!

Posted on January 29, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her … Continue reading →

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Potatoes, Eggs, and Coffee Beans

Posted on January 28, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown Once upon a time, a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It … Continue reading →

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No Selling or Recruiting necessary

Posted on January 27, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

This is the catchphrase of many online adverts these days, usually referring to online money making opportunities. What makes this phrase so attractive is that most people have a deep desire to be successfully lazy. Yes, the truth is most people … Continue reading →

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Everyone Has a Story in Life

Posted on January 25, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown A 24-year-old boy looking out from the train’s window shouted… “Dad, look the trees are going behind!” Dad smiled, and a young couple sitting nearby looked at the 24-year old’s childish behaviour with pity. Suddenly he again exclaimed… … Continue reading →

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The value of Word of Mouth

Posted on January 24, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Your opinion matters and you will often get asked if you can recommend a product, service or restaurant for example. The reason this happens is that we have many options and we would rather try something that is recommended, rather … Continue reading →

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When … is your time?

Posted on January 23, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

We have all been conditioned to wait, it may have started when we waited to be fed as babies. This taught us to be patient and realise that life works on a routine. It’s never a bad idea to be patient … Continue reading →

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Emotional Validation

Posted on January 22, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

I just had a really interesting meeting with a new associate. They mentioned the need to always make the correct impression regardless of what is really happening in our lives. Yes, whether things are great or our lives are falling … Continue reading →

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Companies, Value & Personal Brands

Posted on January 21, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

More than 15 years ago, business guru Tom Peters and other consultants first suggested the concept of the personal brand. The concept was laughed at and scorned by conventional business, and big brands believed that the power was with the … Continue reading →

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