Me and the wife have just meet our new mentors (We both are buzzing at the moment)
Statement some might ask is you don't need a mentor, every thing cool with you guys!
Well you show me some one that succeed in anything that does not have a mentor in place in some capacity.
I personally have to be very careful not to ever believe that I am better than I really am by not taking advice especially when it comes to my family (wife and kids). Funny thing the couple we have requested to disciple us said "any one can be a mentor you just have to be one step ahead of the people that you are mentoring"
We want to learn from those that are one step ahead so that we stay one step ahead.
Also it will be great to have a neutral party to discuss certain issues with when things are not perfect and you need to get clarification as a couple.
I will keep you posted how we get as time goes by.
My recommendation is this. If you are serious about achieving anything in life especially if you are in a relationship get your self a mentor /Disciple r
"Remember God gift to us is life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God"
Bless
Denzil
Monday, 30 April 2012
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Negative People
It surprises me just how many negative people there is in the world and how few positive people there is.
Two people today really inspired me, one called Richard. He not overly educated but what he has is drive and determination. He was on the books for a professional football team but got a injury which cut short his career. His mum had has a illness that caused her to be wheel chair bound. He could of moan about it but he never he just got on with it and now he running his own business and even though it is incredible tough he still pushing and looking for ways to progress. I love speaking with him as I get so inspired, we speak almost every day sometimes until 12 at night speaking about business and what we can achieve.
The second person is a gent called John who a self made millionaire at at 75 years old he has more energy that some 30 year old. Recently he had a operation on his knee, a few weeks later he walking around catching the tube and still looking to create new business and help people realise their dreams. Spending time with him over the last two days has truly inspired me to do more and expect more out of life.
Then on the other hand I hear people moaning about a lack of money, lack of opportunities, sleeping all day every day, hate work etc etc etc. These people are draining and before you know it you end up complaining like them. I realised over the last week I became of of those negative people and it was this morning I read a scripture and it made me realise how lucky I am.
Lucky to live in the UK
Lucky to be able bodied
Lucky to have freedom
What am I moaning about, so I made a decision to think positive and what a day I had. Not to go into detail but great things are happening.
So what I say is this be careful how much time you spend with negative people or environments. Because if your not careful some one will be thinking wow isn't Denzil or ???? negative I don't wanna be around them.
Remember "God gift to us is life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God"
Two people today really inspired me, one called Richard. He not overly educated but what he has is drive and determination. He was on the books for a professional football team but got a injury which cut short his career. His mum had has a illness that caused her to be wheel chair bound. He could of moan about it but he never he just got on with it and now he running his own business and even though it is incredible tough he still pushing and looking for ways to progress. I love speaking with him as I get so inspired, we speak almost every day sometimes until 12 at night speaking about business and what we can achieve.
The second person is a gent called John who a self made millionaire at at 75 years old he has more energy that some 30 year old. Recently he had a operation on his knee, a few weeks later he walking around catching the tube and still looking to create new business and help people realise their dreams. Spending time with him over the last two days has truly inspired me to do more and expect more out of life.
Then on the other hand I hear people moaning about a lack of money, lack of opportunities, sleeping all day every day, hate work etc etc etc. These people are draining and before you know it you end up complaining like them. I realised over the last week I became of of those negative people and it was this morning I read a scripture and it made me realise how lucky I am.
Lucky to live in the UK
Lucky to be able bodied
Lucky to have freedom
What am I moaning about, so I made a decision to think positive and what a day I had. Not to go into detail but great things are happening.
So what I say is this be careful how much time you spend with negative people or environments. Because if your not careful some one will be thinking wow isn't Denzil or ???? negative I don't wanna be around them.
Remember "God gift to us is life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God"
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Learning from the past
Ever heard that the saying "History repeating itself"
To often we see things from a previous generation being demonstrated by this generation and we ask the question why have they not learnt.
I personally believe it is because we don't look at history. I was blessed yesterday to speak to my Dad and we spoke for over a hour. He told me about the mistakes he had made in his life and the results of the mistakes that he has made.
I thanked him for his openness because by learning from his past I am able to avoid the obstacles and advance further than my father. Understand I not looking to compete with my Dad, but he shares his experience so that I can have a better life than him by making less mistakes.
I now find this time with him invaluable in enabling me to succeed, then it made me think that I must ensure that along with my friends I surround my self with people who have history
For instance do I speak to people who been married for 20 plus years, as I could learn from their past what has help to build the marriage and what to avoid.
Do I have a person who been successful in business for 15 years to learn what it takes to make and to stay successful. What was the pit falls I need to avoid and what are the key things I must do.
Don't get me wrong. I do believe by making your own mistakes you can learn a lot, but I could learn far more quickly by learning from the mistakes from others.
So I started with my Dad (Blessing) and also arranged to be mentored (Discipled) by a mature couple for my marriage, now on the look out for the right mentor for business.
Blessing people
Remember "God gift to us is life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God"
To often we see things from a previous generation being demonstrated by this generation and we ask the question why have they not learnt.
I personally believe it is because we don't look at history. I was blessed yesterday to speak to my Dad and we spoke for over a hour. He told me about the mistakes he had made in his life and the results of the mistakes that he has made.
I thanked him for his openness because by learning from his past I am able to avoid the obstacles and advance further than my father. Understand I not looking to compete with my Dad, but he shares his experience so that I can have a better life than him by making less mistakes.
I now find this time with him invaluable in enabling me to succeed, then it made me think that I must ensure that along with my friends I surround my self with people who have history
For instance do I speak to people who been married for 20 plus years, as I could learn from their past what has help to build the marriage and what to avoid.
Do I have a person who been successful in business for 15 years to learn what it takes to make and to stay successful. What was the pit falls I need to avoid and what are the key things I must do.
Don't get me wrong. I do believe by making your own mistakes you can learn a lot, but I could learn far more quickly by learning from the mistakes from others.
So I started with my Dad (Blessing) and also arranged to be mentored (Discipled) by a mature couple for my marriage, now on the look out for the right mentor for business.
Blessing people
Remember "God gift to us is life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God"
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Appreciation
It is really difficult to learn the art of appreciating the little things in life.
This morning my eldest daughter wanted to show play a song on her keyboard. My natural instinct was to say " babe I really busy this morning, play it to me tonight". But the thought came to me 'how do you know that you will be home tonight'. So I decided to listen her play not one song but three.
Speaking with my father yesterday who has earned lots of money in the past and had a great career and business said to me " as you get older you realise what really is important". Taking those words on board I realised that I personally get so easily entangled in wanting to MAKE MONEY, that it takes all my focus.
Even yesterday some one presented me a opportunity that could pay between £12- £17K extra per year, but it would have meant me sacrificing my dreams for my property business and my vision for Gen-Hope. For a moment because I was focused on cash I was prepared to sacrifice my dreams, but remembering my father words and God really speaking to my spirit, I realised that what is important if fulling my purpose and not chasing the cash.
Funny as I write this the scripture from Solomon springs to minds. Remember he was the richest man on the earth and denied himself nothing. But after he obtained everything he said "it was just a chasing after the wind". Because chasing after money you end up still always chasing money and you are never satisfied.
I'm chasing after fulfilling my purpose and ensuring I never speak the words "I wish I loved my wife, kids, family and friends more".
Also I got to learn to appreciate when I am today and ensure dreaming about tomorrow.
Bless people
Remember "God gift to us is life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God
This morning my eldest daughter wanted to show play a song on her keyboard. My natural instinct was to say " babe I really busy this morning, play it to me tonight". But the thought came to me 'how do you know that you will be home tonight'. So I decided to listen her play not one song but three.
Speaking with my father yesterday who has earned lots of money in the past and had a great career and business said to me " as you get older you realise what really is important". Taking those words on board I realised that I personally get so easily entangled in wanting to MAKE MONEY, that it takes all my focus.
Even yesterday some one presented me a opportunity that could pay between £12- £17K extra per year, but it would have meant me sacrificing my dreams for my property business and my vision for Gen-Hope. For a moment because I was focused on cash I was prepared to sacrifice my dreams, but remembering my father words and God really speaking to my spirit, I realised that what is important if fulling my purpose and not chasing the cash.
Funny as I write this the scripture from Solomon springs to minds. Remember he was the richest man on the earth and denied himself nothing. But after he obtained everything he said "it was just a chasing after the wind". Because chasing after money you end up still always chasing money and you are never satisfied.
I'm chasing after fulfilling my purpose and ensuring I never speak the words "I wish I loved my wife, kids, family and friends more".
Also I got to learn to appreciate when I am today and ensure dreaming about tomorrow.
Bless people
Remember "God gift to us is life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Digging Dip
I remember reading in a book called "Think and Grow Rich" there was a man who was digging for gold and after many month of no success in his quest to find the gold he desired he sold his expensive mining equipment to a guy for next to nothing.
The man that brought the equipment decided to continue to dig in the same mine that the man who sold him the equipment found now joy. A month later the man struck gold and the rest as they say is history.
Over the last week I have felt incredible tired and times falling asleep at the laptop and struggling to get out of bed. I realised that this is were you have to dig deep. The greater the treasure the harder you are going to have to work and push through the rumble that is in the way of me obtaining my gold moments.
This is also why it is so important to get a good team around you.
1) Those that have already pushed through to give advice and direction
2) Those that will encourage you
3) Those that will hold you accountable
4) Those that will inspire you.
5) Those who will remind you what you fighting for and that it is worth IT.
I refuse to be the man that quits just a mile from hitting Gold, only for some one else with a bit more guts to come and steal my treasure.
Also this moment of pushing up the mountain will only be for a season and then it will be time to rest before we seek the next mountain.
Bless People
REMEMBER " GOD GIFT TO US IS LIFE WHAT WE DO WITH THAT LIFE IS OUR GIFT BACK TO GOD"
The man that brought the equipment decided to continue to dig in the same mine that the man who sold him the equipment found now joy. A month later the man struck gold and the rest as they say is history.
Over the last week I have felt incredible tired and times falling asleep at the laptop and struggling to get out of bed. I realised that this is were you have to dig deep. The greater the treasure the harder you are going to have to work and push through the rumble that is in the way of me obtaining my gold moments.
This is also why it is so important to get a good team around you.
1) Those that have already pushed through to give advice and direction
2) Those that will encourage you
3) Those that will hold you accountable
4) Those that will inspire you.
5) Those who will remind you what you fighting for and that it is worth IT.
I refuse to be the man that quits just a mile from hitting Gold, only for some one else with a bit more guts to come and steal my treasure.
Also this moment of pushing up the mountain will only be for a season and then it will be time to rest before we seek the next mountain.
Bless People
REMEMBER " GOD GIFT TO US IS LIFE WHAT WE DO WITH THAT LIFE IS OUR GIFT BACK TO GOD"
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
What to do
Yesterday I was presented with a opportunity that on one sense brought great joy and on the other side great fear.
Let me share.
I have a business opportunity that would open the door to the POTENTIAL to obtain great success, but it would mean leaving the SAFETY of the comfort zone of what I have been doing for the last two years.
The funny thing is I recently said to someone that I manage that no one stands still. (Nothing stands still) so you are either moving forward or backwards. Now the time is arriving is am I going to move forward and come out of the comfort zone and push my self to the next level or trend water going backwards.
The question is my belief in my potential and the belief in my self to achieve my potential. I think these are dilemma we all face and these forks in the road are the reason that some go on to fulfill their dreams ans some keep on dreaming.
I heard a great quote from Richard Branson "I am prepared to Risk ALL because I cannot take it with me"
The same verse is in the bible "naked I come and naked I shall depart"
So in the next few months BIG DECISIONS to be made. The one thing that I have learnt is in my time in making big decision is gather all the information you can and mitigate as much risk as possible then take the plunge.
REMEMBER "God gift to us if life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God"
Let me share.
I have a business opportunity that would open the door to the POTENTIAL to obtain great success, but it would mean leaving the SAFETY of the comfort zone of what I have been doing for the last two years.
The funny thing is I recently said to someone that I manage that no one stands still. (Nothing stands still) so you are either moving forward or backwards. Now the time is arriving is am I going to move forward and come out of the comfort zone and push my self to the next level or trend water going backwards.
The question is my belief in my potential and the belief in my self to achieve my potential. I think these are dilemma we all face and these forks in the road are the reason that some go on to fulfill their dreams ans some keep on dreaming.
I heard a great quote from Richard Branson "I am prepared to Risk ALL because I cannot take it with me"
The same verse is in the bible "naked I come and naked I shall depart"
So in the next few months BIG DECISIONS to be made. The one thing that I have learnt is in my time in making big decision is gather all the information you can and mitigate as much risk as possible then take the plunge.
REMEMBER "God gift to us if life, what we do with that life is our gift back to God"
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