Six months in review …
Okay so it’s been more than six months, but lots has transpired. Yes, I said “transpired“. Using the word “happened” feels insignificant at least.
So, we’re looking back and taking stock. What exactly has been filling my time? The new baby/business, the new-new business, new projects, new clients, new experiences.
I’ve officially decided to keep www.shanakay.com as [...]
Today I fed my soul and it feels great (”,)
It all started with feeding my body and mind. After a terrible night of broken sleep and nightmares, I woke up slightly (okay more than slightly, babies would have crawled away screaming :D) cranky or rather mad at something or someone. In no mood for gym, I knew if I did not go, I would [...]
Business book review – Carolyn 101: Business Lessons from The Apprentice’s Straight Shooter
Business Books – Reviews
My first official book review for Fair Lady, (to be published in March 2010) inspired this new section. Thank you Fair Lady :). But, since it is a very short review on one of my most inspirational business books titled “Carolyn 101: Business Lessons from The Apprentice’s Straight [...]
More business resources ….
For business owners, we need snippets of information for alas, we always do and do and do. Here are some informative resources to help in the event we get “stuck” as well as some great articles when you do have time for some light reading :):
The E-Myth
Entrepreneur Magazine
Destiny Connect
Destiny Man
E-Corner
Articles
The many hats of the business [...]
Two years and my oh my how things have changed..
In 2007 I entered a competition which would set a new course in my life. I could not have imagined that I would do or change as much as I have. The past two years have been filled with happiness, challenge, love, letdown, inspiration, motivation and more love. I traveled to a few cities abroad, [...]
November, November, soo close to December, yikes!
The end of the year rapidly approaches and with that, a sudden quicken in the pace all around. Has anyone see the new airport yet? Our lane increases on most of our hi and by ways and let’s not forget the bridges and stadiums. Yes, looking back over the past year, I see so much [...]
Book on life’s lessons, R199, experiencing life’s lessons, priceless…
Life lessons cannot be paid for. Most times – they can be the most unpleasant of experiences but the end result, is mostly one of growth, discovery and learning. Since my 30th birthday, life has been teaching me many, many – oh many lessons (as I say this, picture me slamming my hand against my [...]
Getting down to business
Attending an Entrepreneur event today, a few issues stood out for me:
focus is vital for getting things done
doing what you love will fuel motivation
passion and purpose are often interchanged but vital in the success of a business
calm zzzzzzzzen
changing our mind sets when things around us change
responsibility for our own actions
just DO it already!
learn – continuously
sell [...]
How to spot your talents?
I know many talented people. Great musicians, sports presenters, sports players, producers etc. The thing unmistakeably identifiable in all of them is that I can tell what their talents are. What they are passionate about. What are you passionate about? What are you good at? And most importantly, are you aware of your (hidden) talents?
Are [...]
No more comparing, let’s embrace instead..
It is completely natural to compare oneself with … oh everyone else. The issue with this is that with every comparison, this demotivates us into believing we may be inferior when we don’t match up. Well, stop that!
Instead of looking outward and asking “what does (s)he have” or “look at what (s)he has” or “look [...]
