“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” Napoleon Hill Napoleon Hill was an American author and speaker best known for his book “Think and Grow Rich”, which is one of the best-selling books of all time. Hill was an early proponent of the power of positive thinking and self-motivationContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Greatness”
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The Sage and the Birthday Cake
A wise old Sage with wrinkles deep,Sat by a cake with candles lit,With gentle breath he blew them out,And shared the secrets of his wit. His eyes like jewels, sparkling bright,He spoke of life, love and fate,Of how to find true happiness,And how in life to navigate. He spoke of hope and peace and grace,AndContinue reading “The Sage and the Birthday Cake”
Advice of the Day: Breakfast
It’s very expensive to eat 3 times a day. Wake up later, miss breakfast, and save money. It is commonly believed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it provides the energy and nutrients needed to start the day on the right foot after a night of fasting. Eating a nutritiousContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Breakfast”
Thought of the Day: Daydreams
Can you daydream at night? A daydream is more of an idle thought or fantasy that takes place during the day, while a night dream is a vivid, often surreal dream that occurs during sleep. Here are some interesting facts on daydreaming: Daydreams can help you relax and relieve stress. Daydreaming can help boost creativityContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Daydreams”
The Sage and The Wrestling Monkey
A wise old man, with wisdom sage,once met a monkey in a wrestling cage.The monkey fierce, and muscle bound,was ready for the fight, to astound. The Sage approached him with a smile,“Monkey, why do you grapple and pile?Is it for fame, or wealth, the wish to devour?Or is there something else you empower?” The monkeyContinue reading “The Sage and The Wrestling Monkey”
Joke of the Day: Friends
Just changed my Facebook name to ‘benefits’ so when you add me it says ‘You are now friends with benefits’. A friend of mine tried to annoy me with bird puns, but I soon realised that toucan play at that game. An inventor shows his friend the first knife ever. His friend says, “Wow! That’sContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Friends”
Quote of the Day: Defeat
“Defeat is not bitter unless you swallow it.” Joe Clark Joe Clark was the 16th Prime Minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980. He was the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and the first Conservative Prime Minister since John Diefenbaker. He was an outspoken advocate of constitutional reform. This quote means thatContinue reading “Quote of the Day: Defeat”
The Sage Juggles Fire
The wise old Sage, with grey in his hair,Juggled fire with nimble care.On the streets he would busk,His skills a sight not to be hushed. With a twirl and a spin,He juggled fire, not to win.But to show the young and old,That wisdom can be bold. For in his eyes, a flame did glisten,A sparkContinue reading “The Sage Juggles Fire”
Advice of the Day: Wipers
If you leave your wipers up, an officer won’t be able to leave a fine. Your money will be saved. Here are some reported cases of large parking fines: In London, UK, in 2019, a motorist was issued a fine of £160,000 (approximately $205,000 USD) for repeatedly parking in a designated doctor-only parking spot nearContinue reading “Advice of the Day: Wipers”
Thought of the Day: Straws
Does a straw have one hole or two? Here are some facts about straws: The first drinking straw was made from ryegrass in 1888. The modern plastic straw was invented in the 1930s. The average person in the USA uses 1.6 straws per day. There are currently 500 million straws being used in the USContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Straws”
