How To Become a Speaker and Writer

I am often asked by people through my website and Facbeook page how they can go about becoming speakers and writers. Here’s my short response to one of them: ”I would say if that’s what you want then start where you are. What opportunities do you have to speak – at church? in schools? at work? Start using those. Practice. Practice and more practice!…

Simple Rules For Success

Many want success, yet relatively few attain it. What makes the difference between those that do and those that don’t? Much has been written on this subject and it is a broad one with no simple answer. Here are some quick tips to help you along on your journey: 1. Have a clear direction. This may be called a vision, a dream or a…

In Africa Lies Our Future and Prosperity

Visiting the USA for the first time recently, I left with mixed feelings. But mostly, feeling blessed that I am from Zambia, a peaceful nation where one has as much opportunity for success as one can have. I met lots of Africans, mainly Nigerian, Ethiopian, Somali and Ghanaian. Sadly, they were the cab drivers, waitresses and hotel cleaners. One waitress told me at breakfast…

Going in Style – A movie about financial freedom in old age

financial freedom in old age. It was a funny though sometimes sad story about three old gentlemen who suddenly find themselves without their pensions after decades of hard work.