Optimist

Steve Jobs’ Last Words I reached the pinnacle of success in the business world. In others’ eyes, my life is an epitome of success. However, aside from work, I have little joy. In the end, wealth is only a fact of life that I am accustomed to. At this moment, lying on the sick bed and recalling my whole life, I realize that all the recognition and wealth that I took so much pride in, have paled and become meaningless in the face of impending death. In the darkness, I look at the green lights from the life supporting machines and hear the humming mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of god of death drawing closer… Now I know, when we have accumulated sufficient wealth to last our lifetime, we should pursue other matters that are unrelated to wealth… Should be something that is more important: Perhaps relationships, perhaps art, perhaps a dream from younger days Non-stop pursuing of wealth will only turn a person into a twisted being, just like me. God ...

         The  Bible 1.Be silent In the heat of anger - (Prov 14:17) 2. Be silent When you don't have all the facts - (Prov 18:13) 3. Be silent When you haven't verified the story - (Deut 17:6) 4. Be silent If your words will offend a weaker person - (1 Cor 8:11) 5. Be silent When it is time to listen - (Prov 13:1) 6. Be silent when you are tempted to make light of holy things - (Eccl 5:2) 7. Be silent When you are tempted to joke about sin - (Prov 14:9) 8. Be silent If you would be ashamed of your words later - (Prov 8:8) 9. Be silent If your words would convey the wrong impression - (Prov 17:27) 10. Be silent If the issue is none of your business - (Prov 14:10) 11. Be silent When you are tempted to tell an outright lie - (Prov 4:24) 12. Be silent If your words will damage someone else's reputation - (Pro 16:27) 13. Be silent If your words will damage a friendship - (Prov 16:28) 14. Be silent When you are feeling critical - (Ja...

Prof. Micheni from Maasai Mara University has this to say to students. "Academic excellence is overrated! I said. Being top of your class does not necessarily guarantee that you will be at the top of life. You could graduate as the best student in Finance but it doesn't mean you will make more money than everybody else. The best graduating law student does not necessarily become the best lawyer. The fact is, life requires more than the ability to understand a concept, memorise it and and reproduce it in an exam.School rewards people for their memory. Life rewards people for their imagination, school rewards caution, life rewards daring. School hails those who live by the rules.Life exalts those who break the rules and set new ones. So do I mean people shouldn't study hard in school? Oh, no, you should: But don't sacrifice every other thing on the alter of First class. Don't limit yourself to the classroom. Do something practical. Take a leadership position. Start ...

dentifying negative thinking Not sure if your self-talk is positive or negative? Here are some common forms of negative self-talk: Filtering.  You magnify the negative aspects of a situation and filter out all of the positive ones. For example, you had a great day at work. You completed your tasks ahead of time and were complimented for doing a speedy and thorough job. That evening, you focus only on your plan to do even more tasks and forget about the compliments you received. Personalizing.  When something bad occurs, you automatically blame yourself. For example, you hear that an evening out with friends is canceled, and you assume that the change in plans is because no one wanted to be around you. Catastrophizing.  You automatically anticipate the worst. The drive-through coffee shop gets your order wrong and you automatically think that the rest of your day will be a disaster. Polarizing.  You see things only as either good or bad. There is no middle ground. Y...

Nobody sees the stars during the day. But in the night, they are visible. God knows how to hide you till its your time to shine. Your invisibility doesn't mean you are not existing. It only means its not your time yet. You are next in line for a major miracle. Wait patiently God's timing is always perfect. There's a day...called "ONE DAY" it shall be your turn. Don't complain,and don't lose hope.

Never assume anything – introduction Are you sure that the way you perceive things is the way they really are? Are you willing to challenge the norm in order to succeed? Making assumptions is something we all do in many areas of our lives. An assumption is “something taken for granted or accepted as true without proof.” In other words, it is belief without proof. One example that immediately comes to mind is the assumption that you are what you do. Statements such as “I am a doctor” or “I am a lawyer” are examples. Your are not a doctor or a lawyer, you just happen to practise law or medicine. Never assume anything – common assumptions As illustrated, society’s language reinforces this false assumption. The truth is that we are more than what we do. In one lifetime one can be a lawyer, a doctor, an engineer and an entrepreneur all at once. I happen to know a few people who have such combinations of quali...

Never Quit - introduction Does it seem like despite your best efforts things never work out as you planned? Are you in despair because just when it seems you are making progress something goes wrong? At such times it is easy to feel defeated and to give up, but what can you do to stay on top of things? It is a fact of life that despite all your best efforts at planning, strategizing and being careful not to make mistakes some things will go wrong sometimes. One of my favorite poems, “Don’t Quit,” makes the statement more eloquently by saying: When things go wrong, as they sometimes will When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill… …Rest if you must, but don’t you quit. I have seen this poem in countless places, mostly in the rooms of many a college or university student. It is a source of strength and hope for many during difficult and stressful times. The reason is that it states a simple truth so well that for many it is like shining ...