Monday, January 29, 2007

QUOTE FOR THE WEEK

The quote today comes from Nelson Mandela who says:

"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treat's its children."

Oh dear, according to this the 'soul' of the South African society is real trouble! Our children are beaten and abused, raped and dehumanized, starved and left homeless. What does that say for us as a nation!
It is often the same with our businesses in their infancy! The very people, upon who lies the responsibility of growing the economy, these people are forced to the ground by burdens gifted wrapped in 'red tape' and tied up in taxes and laws! The more we give, the more we are expected to give.
It's not all doom and gloom though, because despite the financial burdens that we are expected to carry, many take up the challenge and beat the odds, tear off the red tape, undo the knots of taxes and laws and actually make a success of our business, our lives and in so doing we secure our futures.
It's all about focus, determination and tenacity. It's about not only about recognising the opportunity but also doing something about it - this is the real world and there is no 'fairy godmother' with a magic wand. Business will not fall down like manna from the heavens or claw it's way up out of the ground to land exhausted in our laps! We have to go out there and get it.
So, my challenge to you is this! Don't be a statistic and fall down by the wayside, be a leader, a decision maker and a go getta!
Have a fantabulous week!
Regards
Nikki

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