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Eating Elephants

There are many obstacles that stand in your way of being able to empower those in your circle of influence. Sometimes that task seems so huge that it even seems fruitless to start. The social group-think machine of limitation is so pervasive and it has spread its tentacles into every corner of people’s minds. Regardless of your individual role in life you are in the business of getting along with others and shifting others perspective to another viewpoint. Whether you…
Mark Postles
July 22, 2016
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Bulla Venaka

The past week I have had the opportunity to enjoy some time in Fiji. Along with presenting at a conference I had time to take in the Oh So relaxed atmosphere of the Fijian lifestyle. The people are so friendly, they are chilled out and totally in the moment. The thing that really struck me was the way in which the local Fijian folk addressed all of those people who crossed their path. Wherever you go you are welcomed with…
Mark Postles
July 12, 2016
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Accept responsibility to hold others accountable

This is a series of thoughts addressing the theme of excellence based on a famous quote from Rita Mae Brown, the American novelist and activist. She stated that “You cannot invest your life’s spirit into a compromise” and I am visiting some of the key components of this viewpoint and how it relates to your life. Theme - Accept responsibility to hold others accountable As we discussed earlier in this series of blogs holding oneself accountable to one’s values and…
Mark Postles
June 28, 2016
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Create a set of values that enliven you

This is a series of thoughts addressing the theme of excellence based on a famous quote from Rita Mae Brown, the American novelist and activist. She stated that “You cannot invest your life’s spirit into a compromise” and I am currently visiting some of the key components of this viewpoint and how it relates to your life. Theme - Create a set of values that enliven you Your values are the drivers of your life. In most cases your values…
Mark Postles
June 14, 2016
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Make commitments big enough to dedicate your life spirit to

This is a series of thoughts addressing the theme of excellence based on a famous quote from Rita Mae Brown, the American novelist and activist. She stated that “You cannot invest your life’s spirit into a compromise” and I am currently visiting some of the key components of this viewpoint and how it relates to your life. Theme - Make commitments big enough to dedicate your life spirit to You have a huge life spirit just itching to get out…
Mark Postles
June 7, 2016
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Have a high degree of discipline

This is a series of thoughts addressing the theme of excellence based on a famous quote from Rita Mae Brown, the American novelist and activist. She stated that “You cannot invest your life’s spirit into a compromise” and over the next few weeks we will visit some of the key components of this viewpoint and how it relates to your life and relationships. Theme - Have a high degree of discipline The word discipline comes from the same Latin root…
Mark Postles
May 31, 2016
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Surround yourself with people who expect more of you

This is a series of thoughts addressing the theme of excellence based on a famous quote from Rita Mae Brown, the American novelist and activist. She stated that “You cannot invest your life’s spirit into a compromise” and over the next few weeks I want to visit some of the key components of this viewpoint and how it relates to you, your life and your business. Theme - Surround yourself with people who expect more of you. My thought goes…
Mark Postles
May 24, 2016
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Work is Play with a Purpose

How often do you hear others, or even yourself making the comment of “Thank God its Friday”? Only one day until the workweek is over – 2 days of play to come - yippee!! This seems a funny concept to me. Why would one spend 5 days out of seven doing something that is not joyful and playful? I certainly don’t see work as ‘work’ and for me it’s has to be play.  In our businesses we abide by the…
Mark Postles
May 10, 2016
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Bring on the Stress

When people go into the weightless environment of space gravitational stress is eliminated to a large degree from their bodies. In this environment their body has nothing to push against and starts to weaken, muscles start to atrophy and bones start to demineralise. The innate intelligence within us all needs forces, commonly known as tropisms to grow to. Without opposing forces we shrivel and die. The avoidance of stress is endemic in our society. We have developed a culture that…
Mark Postles
April 26, 2016