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10/08/2017 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

You Don’t Have To Be A Fantastic Hero …

Today’s wise words come from New Zealand mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist Edmund Hillary (20 July 1919 – 11 January 2008.

“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.”
— Edmund Hillary

On 29 May 1953, Sir Edmund Percival “Ed” Hillary KG ONZ KBE and Nepalese Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest.

Here’s another five interesting facts about Edmund Hillary: [Read more…]

23/06/2017 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

When We Were Kids …

Have you noticed how we are all drawn to young babies?

Most people can’t help themselves, they are naturally drawn to them … Today’s blog and video reminds us why we are naturally draw to babies. Click below to watch this short video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlqrj0gmhjM

Free Spirits

As fresh little babies, we all arrived full of potential and with a free spirit. And as we grew, there was an excitement for exploring, learning and going after what we wanted. We can learn a lot from little kids! [Read more…]

22/05/2017 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

Quote: Data is not information …

“Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.”
– Clifford Stoll

27/03/2017 by Lisa McDonald

Quote: When I Let Go …

“When I let go of what I am,
I become what I might be.”
– Lao Tzu

13/11/2016 by Lisa McDonald Leave a Comment

How To Trump The Trump

Have you been following the American campaign for a new President? Or did you do your best to avoid it? Not that you can when it’s plastered every where!!

I really didn’t follow it sufficiently to know whether Hillary Clinton would have been any better as a leader. But I’ve been amazed at how Donald Trump has been able to stay on the election train given all the dreadful things he says and has done. How is it that such a man can be elevated and elected as a President?? What does it mean for the country? What does it mean for America and international affairs?

I’ve seen, read and listened to a number of posts, articles and speakers commenting on the election results. Many are shocked that he was elected and many are effectively in mourning as they feel their voice, equality and empowerment [Read more…]

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You Don’t Have To Be A Fantastic Hero …

“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.”
— Edmund Hillary

When We Were Kids …

Free Spirits

Quote: Data is not information …

“Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.”
– Clifford Stoll

Quote: When I Let Go …

“When I let go of what I am,
I become what I might be.”
– Lao Tzu

How To Trump The Trump

“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.” — Edmund Hillary

Free Spirits

“Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.” – Clifford Stoll

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” – Lao Tzu

“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.”
— Edmund Hillary

“Data is not information, information is not knowledge, knowledge is not understanding, understanding is not wisdom.”
– Clifford Stoll

“When I let go of what I am,
I become what I might be.”
– Lao Tzu