“The moment you were born – it was risky If you think trying is risky – wait until they hand you the bill of regret for not trying If you…
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GRIT – MORE POWERFUL THAT INTELLIGENCE, DEGREES, STATUS, POSITIONS – GRIT is STICKABILITY – GRIT NEEDS PASSION, PRACTICE, PURPOSE, HOPE Webster dictionary says: “Grit is firmness of character and an…
A very good friend of mine relates this phrase to me om a regular basis. And it is does reflect the situations we get ourselves into from time to time….
In the SILENCE and the stillness – you can LISTEN to your inner voice – your Spirit, your Soul – the real Essence of you. No matter who we are,…
I came across the scenario pictured in the above icon – this week. It is a startling reminder of The Compound Effect – the 8th Wonder of the World. I…
Over the past almost two years our country has become more and more bereft of Servant Leadership. It seems that the fear at first created by the Pandemic has continued…
EXCELLENCE is the Noble Quality that best equates to GREATNESS —it means to do or create the very best outcome or product or service. Excellence is difficult to achieve because it requires…
“Don’t wish it was easier – wish you were better” We all have a Cross to bear. We will all be beset by mental, physical, emotional, family, financial challenges, diseases…
Three things converged this week that led me to write this blog on our thoughts and our mind. An episode of Darren Daily (upon which this blog is based), reading…
Have you noticed that the more you are aware of improving your lifestyle and having a better balance for your life – the more hurdles that seem to present themselves…
Loyalty is being faithful to those who depend on you. Loyalty builds trust in ourselves and in others. Loyalty is built by being more reliable, more dependable and more FAITHFUL…
The Compound Effect = Consistent daily Choices + Behaviours + Habits formed give you the life you lead The Compound Effect (Hardy, 2012), describes the principle of reaping huge rewards…
We have shared much over the past 12 months – about choices, habits, leadership, mindset, the Compound Effect, time management of activity and more. Recently I was reading about Committment…
Confusion occurs when you ‘fit in’ your role or position or responsibility and base your decisions on what feels best or looks best or has the least friction attached to…
The Kipling CRITICAL THINKING METHOD is ESSENTIAL in all parts of our life. It is important that we question: What is our Purpose? Why are we here? Where do I…
Good Character + Good Language + Abundant Mindset + Good Associations and Environment = Your GOLD Dust that SHINES and holds the CRACKS and PIECES of your HUMANITY together. Can…
Ambition is a powerful force – it turns hopes and dreams into action into achievement. However, it should be pursued in a Noble manner. The Noble virtue of Ambition is…
Wisdom When it comes to acquiring wisdom, while many of us may desire it, there are probably few who have given thought to what it really is. Wisdom is not…
www.mariocalanna.com.au Your unknown limited time to LOVE is your most valuable possession This profound poem says so much: “Only a Call Away” Around the corner I have a friend, In…
Three Questions Let me put forward here a little writing exercise for you to do when you have a spare half-hour or so: If someone else were to put together…
