Image via Wikipedia I read an article today By Bruce Anderson | Associated Press March 08, 2010 arguing that Mr Brown, the Prime Minister, has shown contempt for the Armed Forces. The argument that the article puts forward is certainly strong and compelling:  did Mr Brown ignore the defence staff’s requests for more funding?  Did he grant the budget requests and then throttle spending with constraints?  Did he make...

Confidence shows up in subtle ways and although we may not be aware of it we all judge each other from the following signs and clues: Your walk – your physical self shows your mental attitude. Someone who walks with head down shoulders bowed looks like they have more woes than one person can bear. Your handshake – a firm handshake with just enough pressure tells others that you are confident and have a grip on things. Your tone...

Warren Buffet once said “There will never be a better you than you”.  What a comment from an amazing man, and he’s right. Others may try to copy you, but they will only ever achieve a poor imitation.  You are unique, the only one of you alive today.  Among all of the millions of people on the planet at the moment there is only one you, no others even come close. Do you realise there is no competition to be you.  That...