Monthly Archives: May 2019

Why do people love schemes?

Posted on May 31, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Before I proceed … if I stand on your toes, I suggest you move your feet. Have you heard anything like earn up to 2,5% a day? A scheme is an exact science and 100% predictable. The guarantee is that … Continue reading →

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4 Inspirational Stories about Great Leadership

Posted on May 30, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

By Lee Smith – co-founder, Gatehouse In 1932 Dale Carnegie published a book called How to Win Friends and Influence People. Today, it’s sold 13 million copies. Most people read it and think: “That’s interesting”, then shut the book and … Continue reading →

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The Thinking Leader

Posted on May 29, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

This is Volodymyr Zelenskiy the 6th president of Ukraine, who won by a landslide 73% last month. Why is this man a true leader you may ask? In his inauguration address, Zelenskiy urged ministers and government officials to resign if … Continue reading →

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Great Truths About Life That Little Children Have Taught Me

Posted on May 27, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown 1) No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. 2)  When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don’t let her brush your hair. 3)  If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back. They always … Continue reading →

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The greatest lesson I have learnt as an entrepreneur

Posted on May 25, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

The Entrepreneur of the Year® competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS aims to honour, benefit and uplift South African business owners with a specific focus on small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. In celebration of this competition, I am sharing … Continue reading →

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Harvard

Posted on May 24, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

by Malcolm Forbes A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston and walked timidly without an appointment into the president of Harvard’s outer office. The secretary … Continue reading →

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Shake It Off And Step Up

Posted on May 23, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule ‘braying’ – or – whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Online Presence for Entrepreneurs #EntrepreneurshipIsNoJoke

Posted on May 21, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

The Entrepreneur of the Year® competition sponsored by Sanlam and BUSINESS/PARTNERS aims to honour, benefit and uplift South African business owners with a specific focus on small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. In celebration of this competition, I am sharing … Continue reading →

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The Wilma Rudolph Story

Posted on May 21, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Wilma Rudolph was born into a poor home in Tennessee. At age four, she had double pneumonia with scarlet fever, a deadly combination which left her paralyzed with polio. She had to wear a brace and the doctor said she … Continue reading →

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Start With Yourself

Posted on May 20, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

The above words are said to be written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey in London, England.

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