Living The Word

      If only I had more opportunity, if only I had a better start in life, if only I had more education, if only I had a father/mother, if only I was not the only child, if only I had more connections, if only I studied harder, if only I had more faith, if only I was slim, if only I was more beautiful/handsome, if only I was born as a citizen of another country, if only I had met him/her earlier, if only I were tall,  if only I were short, if only I had better parents, if only I knew what I know now, if only I took a minute to listen, if only I was rich, if only I were smart, if only I had planned, if only I didn’t fall ill, if only he/she  were alive, if only I had someone to help me. If only I had not been abused, if only I weren’t so tall. If only, if only, if only…….  God can do something with that little you have, no matter how unimpressive it is, stop staring at what you don’t have or what you have lost and focus on taking an inventory of wh...

What separates a BRAND from a brand is the ability of the BRAND creator to ALWAYS step out of his/her comfort zone. How truly comforting is that zone? Are you really going to remain there? Are seriously not going to make anymore effort? Are you genuinely engrossed in that zone that you are undeniably satisfied with all your eyes can see and your mind hovers in thinking about? Is there really nothing more you want? Comfort zone for me means that you are not thinking futuristic. You don't have the confidence it takes to get out, the braveness to venture, sense of humor to accept defeat, the responsibility to quit your enjoyment, and the heart to continue or start all over. (this applies to different context). As a matter of fact, i see no wrong in a person being or living within his/her comfort zone, but where my problem lies is when you over stay your welcome and you are leisurely insensitive to discern when you should stand and take the next upward step. It pays me well, (...