Hello Everybody
It has been a while. Much too long!
I had a fantastic 2013. Very busy. I was blessed with many projects, worked in many exotic places in Africa, met interesting people, and realised quite a few personal goals. I am immensely grateful.
I managed to read a few books in between (very important) and just finished reading Robin Sharma’s “The Greatness Guide”. What a good book. It inspired me to do a “clean sweep” so that I can be more efficient in my work and get more out of my days (including a few minutes to write in my website); it made me think about and realign some of my goals; it made me add to my “Bucket List” (or 101 things to do before I die) at 4am; it made me want to be a better human being.
Here are some snippets:
“Your days define your life. Your days are your life in miniature” + “Make time to think”
Isn’t it true that sometimes we are so busy that we don’t even take the time to think about why it is so and why we are doing what we do? Do we really use our days the best way possible?
“To be more productive, relax and have more fun” + “Get goofy at work”
I have been trying to live by this for the last 14 years and it works. I find that if you look after yourself by having a balanced life and taking time to enjoy moments and people, and laugh at things, life gets easier to tackle and the moments of creativity appear more often. I am well known for my quirky ways…
“The earth is small”
Oh boy! Have I felt this countless times! Stephen Hawking (another inspiring human being. His book “A Briefer History of Time”, which I got for Christmas, is awesome) writes that we are on a minor planet of a very average star in the outer suburb of one of a hundred billion galaxies. It puts a new perspective on things, doesn’t it?
“Who inspires you?”
I like to surround myself with inspiring people. Be it someone who is bravely battling through cancer; someone who is always joyful; someone who is very good at what they do; someone who teaches you new things; or someone who just makes you feel happy. Have you noticed that it takes days to recover from contact with negative people? Best to be avoided!
“How to live forever”
I am still working (hard) on this one : ) And I am planning to continue doing so until the last day!
Best wishes for happy days in 2014!