One thing I’ve noticed since I’ve been doing more work in schools is the difference in attitude and self belief between the younger kids and the older ones. I love asking groups of 10 year olds what they want to do when they leave school because they answer so enthusiastically, hands waving in the air ...…
Yesterday I received a Google alert email that included an article in the Blackburn Citizen about entrepreneurship. It stated how Entrepreneur Training is lacking in schools, and that bosses at the pioneering Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA), are leading the way by incorporating entrepreneurship in the curriculum from year seven upwards. It states that… “Youngsters are ...…
Those of you who know me know I like money. I like what it can buy and I like what it can do. I think it’s a wonderful tool, and I have no problem with people making vast amounts of it. In fact I think that’s great, and we should all give it a go. ...…
Despite what you hear about the recession, there are no shortage of opportunities out there if you’re prepared to look and listen out for them. And if you’re looking for opportunities/work/jobs, the 7 words in the title of this post (in my opinion) are the most important you’ll ever utter. Shortly after my bankruptcy 3 ...…
While I was giving a talk in Norwich a couple of nights ago I was reminded of a situation that happened to me a short while back. I thought I’d share it with you here because the lesson is an important one. I was at a local school (that will remain nameless) and I was ...…
Are you poor or are you broke? It’s a good question, and there’s a big difference between the two… ‘Poor’, is a state of mind, whereas ‘broke’ is a temporary situation that will change with the right attitude, a little time, and the right activity. That’s why some people will start with nothing and become very successful, ...…
My friend Helga is a network marketer with Nuskin, one of the giants in the MLM industry. She’s also a big Alfie Potts fan, as is her Granddaughter Sophia. Well today Helga told me a true story and I thought I’d share it with you. While it may sound like a story from an Alfie ...…
