An army barracks had four soldiers guarding a concrete slab in front of the barracks at all times. Different commanders came and went but the tradition remained; the soldiers changed shifts guarding the slabs. After 80 years, a new commander was assigned to the barracks. Amongst the things he did was to ask why things were done the way they were. When he asked why soldiers were guarding the slab, he was told, we’ve always done it this way. It's

A stressed man was in his office thinking deeply. Suddenly one man ran inside  shouting "Paul, Paul, Paul your daughter Swanta just had an accident and died". Shocked and confused, he jumped out of his office through the window. As soon as he does, he remembered his office is on the 7th floor, as he descends lower, he remembered he doesn't have a daughter called Swanta, still descending, he remembered he's not even married, just 2 floors before

1.The 'Standing Out Principle: Eagles live on high ground Eagles fly alone at high altitude and not with sparrows or other small birds. No other bird go to the height of the eagle. Lesson: Stay away from sparrows and ravens. Eagles fly with eagles. 2.The 'Vision' Principle Eagles have strong visions. They have the ability to focus on objects up to five kilometers away. When an eagle sites its prey, it narrows its focus on the prey and sets out to

1. She first lays enough eggs before sitting on them *- GOOD PLANNING.* When she starts sitting on her eggs, she minimizes movements *- DISCIPLINE.* She physically loses weight while sitting on her eggs due to decreased feeding *- SACRIFICE AND SELF DENIAL.* She can sit on eggs for another hen *- IN-DISCRIMINATION AND GENEROSITY.* She sits on her eggs for twenty one (21) days, patiently waiting, even if they do not hatch, she will lay eggs again

African Proverb: No matter how long a log stays in water, it will never become a crocodile. Meaning: If you're black, no matter how long you bleach your skin, you will never become white. If you are white, no matter how long you tan your skin, you will never become black. Whatever you are, whether black, white or something else, that is what you will remain forever. We must have the guts and gratitude to accept what we cannot change. In the words

When the ancient Chinese decided to live in peace, they made the Great Wall of China. They thought no one could climb it due to its height. During the first 100 years of its existence, the Chinese were invaded thrice. And every time, the hordes of enemy infantry had no need of penetrating or climbing over the wall... because each time, they bribed the guards and came through the doors. The Chinese built the wall but forgot the character-building

On Sunday, my pastor told a story of a young man who was desperately in search of a job, he submitted his CV to a company, expecting his call up for interview. Unknown to him, someone in the company recommended him, so he was preferred. The company called him without hinting, dude was rude on phone; so impolite, and that was how he lost the job. He got to know later that it was the company, and was so remorseful, but it was too late. He went to my

A construction supervisor from the 16th floor of a building was calling a worker on the ground floor. But because of the noise, the worker did not hear his Call. To draw the attention of the worker, the supervisor threw a $50 note in front of the worker. The worker picked up the note, kept it in his pocket and continued to work. Again to draw the attention of the worker, the supervisor threw $100 note and the worker this time quickly picked it and

A young lady sat in public transport: an elderly grumpy/irritable lady came and sat by her as she bumped into her with her numerous bags, the other neighbour got upset, asking the young lady why she did not protest and insist on her rights: she responded with a smile: " It is not necessary to be rude or argue over something so insignificant!” (Irrelevant Arguments waste time & energy; brings quarrels finally). I will come down at the next bus

A veteran school teacher was certain she would get the upcoming promotion to Vice-Principal since she had greater seniority than the other teachers. When the appointment went to a teacher with less experience she was outraged. "How can you do this to me? I've been teaching school for twenty years" she lamented to the School Board Chairman. With gentle wisdom he responded, "Dear lady, you haven't been teaching twenty years. You've taught one year