If you procrastinate you are living on credit you can never pay back. For time is a limited resource and there is not anything that can replace time lost.… Read the rest
The Wisethorn and Bloomy–the Story of the Transformation!
On a high window sill stood two flower pots. One had a wild red rose full of thorns in it. It was in bloom.… Read the rest
Be Prepared for Your Opportunity When It Comes
Readiness is a prerequisite to capitalise on opportunities in life. If you are prepared you might find opportunities suddenly present itself to you.… Read the rest
Promise of New Year Resolutions and Its Heartbreak ?
New Year is a time of promise of a bright future ahead. It is a time you love to leave behind the baggage of the past and take new resolutions for the year ahead.… Read the rest
A Story from Schooldays on My First Disastrous Public Speaking Attempt
I would like to share a story that happened at Christ Nagar School1 where I had done my schooling in VIII C Class during the third term.… Read the rest
You Are Not a Loser; but a Fighter!
You are not a loser because God loves you.
You are not a loser if you believe that you can put in one more effort, one more try, one more attempt to do something in which you have already failed many many times.… Read the rest
The 1 Minute Guide to Find Your Ultimate Satisfaction in Life!
Have you tried to find satisfaction in work, in play, in entertainment, in relationships, in love, in pleasures, and even surfing the internet or chatting in social media platforms?… Read the rest
Stand Still and See God’s Work in Your Life!
Standing still is difficult. It does not come naturally to any one of us. Like a child who has just learned to walk; our hearts and hands constantly try to grab things fast.… Read the rest
It’s Never Too Late to Start
It’s never too late to start. You should turn your back to the past and walk forward in hope. If it is strength for the journey you are worried about; it is God himself who will be your strength.… Read the rest
“Get Up” Is the Motivational Word You Need to Hear Today
Get up!
This is not the time to stay in defeat. This is not the time to analyze all the mistakes you made.… Read the rest
Three Insightful Stories on “What Will Others Think About Me?”
One of the questions commonly asked in my training sessions is this: “What will others think about me?” Whether it be professionals or students they share this same concern.… Read the rest
Self-Doubt Can Be Overcome to Make You a Winner
Self-doubt can defeat you.
How can you tackle self-doubt? Let us look at seven steps to do so:
Look at the worst that can happen.… Read the rest
Believe in the Power of God-Given Dreams
This article has been revised and updated and is being published in Sunday Sermonettes: When Dreams Seem to Die Trust God Who Put the Dream in Your Heart
Inspired by the story of Joseph as told in Genesis 37 and 39–50 in the Bible.… Read the rest
7 Motivational Secrets That Will Surely Inspire You
Yes You Can
Great achievements follow when your pursuits are fuelled by the I Can belief and attitude. When this combines with enthusiasm and perseverance you become unstoppable.… Read the rest
Radio Talk: Life Lessons from Cricket
Talk for Yuvavani, All India Radio, Thiruvananthapuram.
Date of recording: 25 February 2011
Radio Talk: Life Lessons from Cricket PDF
Cricket World Cup 2011 will showcase some of the great talents of cricket.… Read the rest
In Relentless Pursuit of Success
As many colours are there so also are there many lenses with which to view success. Each will show a different image; coloured by the way each person likes to see success:
Success!… Read the rest
Motivational Speech Welcoming Freshers to College
It is with hopes and aspirations, dreams and ambitions that you are on this Campus this morning. You are raring to go.… Read the rest
I Have Placed Before You an Open Door That No One Can Shut
Listen to the Risen Christ speak with authority: “I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.”… Read the rest
“I Will Repay You for the Years the Locusts Have Eaten!”
Regrets are there in every life. Wasted years can be one of them. There is no point looking back and crying over all that was lost.… Read the rest
“Call to Me and I Will Answer You” Is the Invitation and Promise of Prayer
If you can live without breathing, you can live without prayer. Many people miss the joy of prayer because it is always made to be too sacred and religious.… Read the rest
Motivational Collage: Be Inspired When You Stand Up to Speak on Stage
Plenty of Bad Speeches Make a Good Speech
When you get depressed over a bad speech the easiest thing to do is to find comfort in feeling sorry for yourself.… Read the rest
Motivational Speech: Three Fears That Keep You from Stepping Out
1. Imagined Fears (Grasshopper Vision):
There is a classic account in the Bible where twelve spies are sent by Moses to explore the Promised Land (the Land of Caanan).… Read the rest
Without Perseverance No One Wins at the Olympics; Neither Can You Win in Life!
Olympics is one of the finest expressions of man’s passion to excel, dominate and win. On the other side, the agony and the pain of defeat after having come so close is the stuff that the legend of the Olympics is made of. … Read the rest
Seven Simple Steps to Face Criticism
“What will others think about me?” This is a thought that terrifies many people especially as they get on stage to give a speech.… Read the rest
Thank God for All Your Failures
Thank God for all your failures in life. Let those failures be personal, financial, in relationships, or any other; thank God for them all.… Read the rest
The Power of Five Minutes in Creating Habits That Last a Lifetime
It doesn’t take much to build a good habit. If you can aim for five minutes each day it can be done.… Read the rest
Remind Yourself That Success Is Just a Few Steps Away When You Are Tempted to Quit
Long distance runners or swimmers probably find the laps immediately after the half-way mark most difficult. That is the time when motivation starts running low and discouragement sets in.… Read the rest
Tips on Anger Management
Everyone seems to be angry these days. Outbursts of anger have become common.
#1. The Pressure Cooker
Some people bottle up things on the inside and keep it boiling under tremendous pressure.… Read the rest
Make Way for the New
If trees shed their leaves in eager expectation of spring how much more should we give up things worn out to make way for the new.… Read the rest
How to Speak Without Fear
The first thing to do to speak without fear is your willingness to try. Forget about all the lies about your failure the devil whispers in your mind.… Read the rest