Monthly Archives: May 2019

Hope is not a Financial Plan

Posted on May 19, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

We all wish for success, but hoping we will become successful is like trying to win the lottery when you have not even bought a ticket. You need a plan and that plan always involves action, it is simply a … Continue reading →

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Ten Lessons from Bamboo

Posted on May 19, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

(A summary from the original presentation by Garr Reynolds) (1) Remember: What looks weak is strong The body of even the largest type of bamboo is not large compared to the other much larger trees in the forest. But the … Continue reading →

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The Elephant Rope – It’s Called Mindset

Posted on May 18, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

As my friend was passing by the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that … Continue reading →

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What Makes A Real Man

Posted on May 17, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

by Revelife 1. Real men are selfless enough to turn off the TV and listen when needed. 2. Real men care about their appearance. 3. Real men care enough about the woman they’re with to reassure her when she needs … Continue reading →

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Advice from an old man. #Priceless

Posted on May 16, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown 1. Have a firm handshake. 2. Look people in the eye. 3. Sing in the shower. 4. Own a great stereo system. Music is life. 5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard. 6. Don’t expect … Continue reading →

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How to use Failure to Your Advantage #EntrepreneurshipIsNoJoke

Posted on May 16, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

The Entrepreneur of the Year #EOY2019 awards is an annual competition which celebrates the achievements of entrepreneurs in South Africa. In celebration of this competition, I am sharing some of my thoughts and experiences with you. We seem to think … Continue reading →

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What Life is About

Posted on May 15, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown A long time ago, there was an Emperor who told his horseman that if he could ride on his horse and cover as much land area as he likes, then the Emperor would give him the area of … Continue reading →

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The Winner vs The Loser

Posted on May 14, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown The Winner is always part of the answer;
 The Loser is always part of the problem. The Winner is always has a program;
 The Loser always has an excuse. The Winner says, “Let me do it for you;
 The Loser says;” … Continue reading →

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#EntrepreneurshipIsNoJoke 10 Tips on S-M-A-R-T Entrepreneurship

Posted on May 13, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

The Entrepreneur of the Year #EOY2019 awards is an annual competition which celebrates the achievements of entrepreneurs in South Africa. In celebration of this competition, I am writing an article to share some of my thoughts with you. If you … Continue reading →

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God’s Power in Action

Posted on May 13, 2019 by RichSimmondsZA

Author: Unknown God has a way of allowing us to be in the right place at the right time. I was walking down a dimly lit street late one evening when I heard muffled screams coming from behind a clump … Continue reading →

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