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Open letter to Daniel Levy

The recent developments surrounding Real Madrid have left me with a bout of optimism As a teenager Real were one of the world’s greatest – and still are – teams. They had the Galacticos – Figo, Zidane, Ronaldo, Raul, Beckham, Guti, everyone. It’s actually quite similar to what current Chelsea owner @TedBoehly is doing at Chelsea, although he seems to lack football brains. The Galacticos era on…

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Life Lessons

The greatest teacher is life; the best student is you. The one who masters learning masters life itself. Many long to achieve greatness yet only a few work towards it. The person who is humble in life, diligent in approach, & aggressive but cautious with risk attains much. It is better to learn in silence than to talk nonsense in public. Fortune favours the brave, turmoil follows the stooge.…

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This So Far

Life is a great teacher. People die. People laugh. They build and they destroy. People can be stronger together yet so often greed divides them. I have learnt many lessons in life. The Chronicles of Solomon say it best. People will run over you if you let them. They can lift you up in a time of need; yet as soon as you stand up they stab you in the back. Theft as an example was once a very…

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Suppression of Self-expression

The system says ‘go to school, get good grades, a good job then work to retirement so you live off your pension in your senior years’. People have been complaining for years about the lack of jobs in my part of the world. In essence this means they get hired later than most; resultantly they settle in jobs they are unqualified for while some earn peanuts. Our schools, on the other hand, condemn…

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Bottoms Up

Those at the bottom envy those at the top. Those at the top admonish those at the bottom. The ones at the top call those at the bottom lazy, arrogant. Those at the bottom call those at the top greedy, corrupt. Those at the bottom never seek the wisdom of the wealthy & those at the top treat those at the bottom like a charity case. It is said hard work pays off yet there are many poor hard…

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Increase Your Circle of Influence

A lot of people do not reach their potential due to relying on appraisals from others. Some do not reach it because of their knack to voice their thoughts regardless of their achievements or lack thereof. The rest do not reach it due to undervaluing their abilities. The question is which person are you?

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The Big Old Tree

One day a young boy walked up to a big old tree. He placed his small hand on its bark and gave a slight chuckle. The big old tree was used to such attention. For it had fed the red breasted louries, the larks, pigeons, snakes and geckos over the years. Many children had played games round its bark, hiding from each other and learning to count. “Mr Tree,” the young boy summoned. “Yes,” the big…

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So Gone

These past few months have taught me a lot about opportunity. I have also learnt much about finance and different economies. One year ago I hardly generated any income, with my bank threatening to close my account on a number of occasions. One thing that kept me going was odd jobs of high income. These helped me lay a solid foundation of under-spending. It took me a while to master the…

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I want to cry but tears ain't coming so I'll laugh myself to tears

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Joy is a matter of choice; live your life to the fullest & regret nothing. You owe it to yourself to be happy. Some people will want to drag you into their misery cesspool but let them not. They only surprised you can reach out to a higher self...

#selflove #happiness #writerslife #earlymorning

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Crealogic

Creativity is a key stress reliever. Someone once said ‘motivators need motivation too’. Lines, circles, squares; Cubes, cylinders, hatching. That is all there is to it and boy! is it fun!? First come these endless shapes. Over and over again. Gradually you grow to more solid shapes. Slowly you use these to manipulate space. Then the language; Construction, vanishing points,…

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Include Me Too

Life is so much better when your circle of influence includes mentors, coaches & advisors. You may add entrepreneurs, writers, artists, chefs, gardeners… you name it. Let us not forget pastors, dentists, physicians & mechanics. For others family, a wife, kids, and a whole lot more. Unfortunately it may take time for one to realise just how influential your network may be. From these minds…

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The year is more beautiful with lots to thank. Be grateful for every beginning

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When it’s your time you know Giving up was never my forte Over the last couple of months I have been defeated I quit smoking Had I known this would be my end I probably would have continued Some things start as a challenge to oneself Some challenges are not worth overcoming Sometimes we need to accept loss Sometimes we need to give in and concede defeat Some pain is worth the…

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Love

I love you all

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Embili

Embili kuyayiwa Embili kunelitsemba Kusasa kuyitolo Lushintjo alushintji Limile live Kucekisa bona bantfu Ingani batsatsa umhlaba bawubukile Ematsanga abahlantele Indlala iyabadla Kuhlakanipha bayakufulatsela Batsemba abo emacebo Batigubhele imisele . Iminyaka iyacokelela Lilanga lishona kunina Bucitseka bugayiwe.

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Morning Without My Headsets

Left home this morning only to find I had left my headsets. Went to the coppers and had to wait a while. “Sir, yes sir,” “good morning sir” is all I listened to. Couldn’t picture myself in police uniform until I saw the Special Crimes Unit. It looked so cool on them then I realised ‘this is why I’d make a bad cop’. So I left for home after finishing up with things; sat in a Quantum and wrote…