Since leaving school I've always been in search for a proven path to success. If you ponder the last 5 words of the previous sentence, what does it mean to you? Do you think that this path is easy? Is this path a short cut? Is there only one way or do all paths lead to Rome? Couple years ago my best friend texts me a message of urgency, "Joe I gt sumfng awsum 2 tel u! On my way now" He tells me of an opportunity like no other. He attempts to dispel my scepticism by assuring me that it's

At first the name put me off thinking it was chicken marinated in butter. 2010 I moved to another city where I was invited to a dinner and butter chicken was served. Being polite I forced my self to take a serving and was told it goes well with naan bread so I copied what others were doing by dipping the bread. My first taste just took me to heaven. Don't know how to describe it but I'll just say it's one of my faves. In Wellington NZ there's this Indian fast food joint. Upon entry to my su

August 2011 I was standing in line in a stationery store with a printout of an ebook I wanted to bind. It consisted of more than 100 leaves. A jovial chap entered the store and approached me with curiosity enquiring what I had in my hands. I showed him the title page which read "Think and Grow Rich". He asked if it was any good and I replied that I hadn't completed it yet but what I did read back in 2007 was quite helpful,inspiring me to get the job I wanted and achieve the goal I set at th

After a 4 year study break which I failed miserably due to not knowing what I wanted to do for a career I re-entered the workforce in mid 2006. Did a solid year of temping for minimum wage with the thought of "how long is this going to last?" Each assignment was different but I put in the same amount of effort. Above and beyond. A wise female colleague once told me to always give more than you're worth. Employers loved me because I would do the work of 2 people. Employees resented me but no

Since leaving school I've always been employed in the manufacturing sector. Being young in the working world my opinions were naive due to lack of experience. Unemployment was low and times were easy back then. I purchased my first car for $500.00. A 1979 Mitsubishi Lancer. Ugliest car EVER but it was mine. A full tank of fuel cost $27.00NZD which equated to 3 times my hourly wage of $9.00 back then Our employment contract was up for negotiation that year (2001). I was 1 of 60+ members in t