THE impetus for writing this book stems from a genuine, personal conviction that I have something to offer you about what it takes, not merely to survive but to sustain in this often cruel and inhospitable world.
Naturally there is an innate quest in each and every one of us to desire a better life for ourselves as well as for the generations to come.
Like most people if not all, I hope to leave this place a much better place than when I came. In this lifelong quest my underlying message is that there are neither shortcuts nor quick fixes. Neither does the quest for a better life depend on chance, as many want to wager their lives on the dice of uncertainty.
Too many people have pursued the quick and easy way out of their problems. They leave things to chance, only to discover with a rude shock later that their problems have been exacerbated rather than alleviated or mitigated.
I am reminded of the gutsy gambler who stakes his fortune at the casino on chance, of which he has absolutely no control. Yet he allows himself to be controlled by it, staking more and more money on Lady Luck — either to make good his loses or, less probably, to increase his winnings. What fool, if he only knew! Does he not realise that the only things stacked up for him are not winnings, but the odds against him!
We have inherited a rich and ancient legacy of many cultures that have evolved and been refined through the centuries — a treasure trove of insights and examples that can be gleaned from the well-worn (if not torn!) pages of history — of triumphs of the human spirit that we can emulate and apply in our daily lives as well as of pitfalls to avoid at all cost.
The basic human instinct of self-interest has not only ensured man’s survival but has created an environment that demands the survival of only the fittest. It is nature’s self-renewing process, if you like, which allows the perpetuation of only the best genes for succession. The marginalised and impoverished in society face an increasingly difficult if not impossible task of getting out of their predicament.
The “Big Fish Eats Small Fish” Syndrome.
I recall the often recited children’s fairytale about The Three Little Pigs that was told to me as a child. One of the morals of the story is that complacency can sometimes prove destructive. Also, we often fail to use basic resources invested in us like common sense, insight and hindsight to prevent, if not solve, many of life’s problems.
The Promise of a Better Life Ahead
This book is specially written for the faint-hearted, be he a professional, manager or employee of whatever description or position in a company or caretaker of the family’s welfare. I have employed some management theories, but these principles are just as valid within the framework of a domestic context as they are in the workplace.
In life we all need self-motivation — the single most important driving force that propels us to achieve heights we previously thought impossible to attain. Self-motivation is necessary if we are to achieve a better personal life, which comes from adopting a healthy lifestyle and achieving productive work ethics.
Naturally there is an innate quest in each and every one of us to desire a better life for ourselves as well as for the generations to come.
Like most people if not all, I hope to leave this place a much better place than when I came. In this lifelong quest my underlying message is that there are neither shortcuts nor quick fixes. Neither does the quest for a better life depend on chance, as many want to wager their lives on the dice of uncertainty.
Too many people have pursued the quick and easy way out of their problems. They leave things to chance, only to discover with a rude shock later that their problems have been exacerbated rather than alleviated or mitigated.
I am reminded of the gutsy gambler who stakes his fortune at the casino on chance, of which he has absolutely no control. Yet he allows himself to be controlled by it, staking more and more money on Lady Luck — either to make good his loses or, less probably, to increase his winnings. What fool, if he only knew! Does he not realise that the only things stacked up for him are not winnings, but the odds against him!
We have inherited a rich and ancient legacy of many cultures that have evolved and been refined through the centuries — a treasure trove of insights and examples that can be gleaned from the well-worn (if not torn!) pages of history — of triumphs of the human spirit that we can emulate and apply in our daily lives as well as of pitfalls to avoid at all cost.
The basic human instinct of self-interest has not only ensured man’s survival but has created an environment that demands the survival of only the fittest. It is nature’s self-renewing process, if you like, which allows the perpetuation of only the best genes for succession. The marginalised and impoverished in society face an increasingly difficult if not impossible task of getting out of their predicament.
The “Big Fish Eats Small Fish” Syndrome.
I recall the often recited children’s fairytale about The Three Little Pigs that was told to me as a child. One of the morals of the story is that complacency can sometimes prove destructive. Also, we often fail to use basic resources invested in us like common sense, insight and hindsight to prevent, if not solve, many of life’s problems.
The Promise of a Better Life Ahead
This book is specially written for the faint-hearted, be he a professional, manager or employee of whatever description or position in a company or caretaker of the family’s welfare. I have employed some management theories, but these principles are just as valid within the framework of a domestic context as they are in the workplace.
In life we all need self-motivation — the single most important driving force that propels us to achieve heights we previously thought impossible to attain. Self-motivation is necessary if we are to achieve a better personal life, which comes from adopting a healthy lifestyle and achieving productive work ethics.
I shall attempt to capture and expound on the secrets of self-motivation, based on the Organised Belief Model.
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