Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak and esteem to all. (George Washington) The Sirens were three mysterious women who, according to Homer’s Odyssey, lived on an island. Whenever a...
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Some people never pick up a book to read after their formal education; what a waste! I heard that if you put your arm in a sling for six months without using it; it will atrophy. What do you think...
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A book lover once commented that the value of books is that you benefit from the experiences of others and gain access to their insight without having to go through the process they passed through. Others have made the discoveries...
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Over a decade ago, while holidaying abroad, I woke up one morning with this thought ringing in my head: ‘books are ladders … books are ladders’. As I pondered on this phrase I realised the acuity of these words. Books...
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Nick is a remarkable man. Those who have met him are always inspired and challenged by his life. Nick was born without arms or legs, yet he writes, ‘I am truly blessed. I am ridiculously happy.’ Many times as a...
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It doesn't matter how huge a door is: if you have the right key, the door will open. The habit of reading is the key that will open many doors. Books are idea containers, books are liberators. Countries ruled by...
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Everyone wants to achieve big hairy audacious goals, everybody wants a quick transformation of their lives but what they fail to realise is that every action or lack of action, every input and every choice you make is already transforming...
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According to Statista, as of the end of 2021, worldwide newspaper circulation revenue stands at USD 52.14 billion, while the global book publishing revenue was about $122 billion. The technologies that have transformed the print and publishing sectors come in...
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We all make choices but in the end our choices make us. There are three things that make or break us: habits, choices and routines. Many of us don’t even realise the importance of the choices we make or that...
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Many a man's reputation would not know his character if they met on the street. (Elbert Hubbard) I heard the story of a rock-band called Van Halen. It is said that they would make outrageous demands when they were touring....
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