5. Creating ‘Value’ for others Lets start with this today, a section from the bible where Jesus is speaking to his disciples. ‘My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.’ John 15:12 So in this, the 5th of the most important things you need to know in life, Aseem suggests we […]
Well, what an incredible journey that Pam (my wife) and I have been on. To be told only 3 months ago that I should basically prepare for my own funeral as I was given a 9-month shortened life expectancy was a shock. With the diagnosis of oesophageal cancer, the best I could hope for was […]
6. The Right Questions The next essential bit of need to know information from Aseem’s top ten is this: ‘Ask the right questions’. I like this one because it plays right into a sense of self-reliance and independence. What? Well, I used to make it a bit of a habit to ask other Christian men […]
OK, we are looking at No 6 ‘The 6th grade level of talking’. I think this is about how we can learn skills to talk and share our views by developing really clear and uncomplicated levels of communication. By intentionally talking at a 6th Grade level it is being suggested here that we will be […]
OK, welcome back, we are now in at no.8 on Aseem’s list from the Observer a couple of years back. This is be resourceful. Actually, Aseem called it something like being born with all the knowledge and skills you need. I am not sure that the title helps to be honest, as we don’t have […]
OK, on to Aseem’s no.9 which looks at the pitfall of buying money. You’ve seen that new 4K curved TV in the sale, there is only one left and you can overhear the fella behind you talking about how he is looking for the same, 4K mega TV! This is it, you can’t hesitate, you […]
Let’s face it! Most of us older guys like to be in control, to be comfortable, to work within our limits and not to push the boundaries too far. In short, we like to live inside our “comfort zone”! That’s fine – I’ve no problem with that. The easy life has a lot to say […]
A couple of years ago the observer ran an article called ‘The 10 Most Important Things You Need To Know In Life’’ written by Rizwan Aseem. The article is interesting, it talks a lot about success, mainly in relationships and in making money and influence but it also has some other interesting ideas. Over the […]
“Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they go among so many?” John 6: 1-14 I have been on the receiving end of some of the most incredible generosity in my life. This has been through money, but also time, and people actively helping out […]
Tiger Woods has experienced unparalleled highs as well as crushing lows. He has tasted of success and failure. His recent arrest brings up many questions about how we react when our heroes fall from grace.
