Now we are a well into the New Year I wonder how many people have made 'resolutions' to achieve something but have already broken their goal? This highlight the danger of resolutions as often people associate a resolution as an absolute must do and always do. Yes, this is setting the bar high and for... Continue Reading →
‘Kāore te kumara e kōrero mō tōna ake reka’
Kia ora Koutou, I was raised on Hongoeka Marae. One of the first things I learnt while growing up in my community is you get more respect being humble than you do 'showing off'. There is a famous Maori proverb "Kāore te kumara e kōrero mō tōna ake reka" translation - The kumara (sweet potato) does... Continue Reading →
Dear Cutting Family
This is an open message to my beautiful children Kate, James, Molly and Anna. I am writing this on my blog so you will always know where to find it. I love you all very, very much. I want you to have the best life you can, you deserve it. To achieve a great life... Continue Reading →
The importance of networking
Whether you are building your business or developing a career there is one essential skill that you must put time into - networking. Developing a network is one of the most beneficial things everyone can do. Having a community around helps make running your business or developing your career so much easier for many reasons.... Continue Reading →
Persistence and using the Law of Accumulation
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always... Continue Reading →