by Paul Arden, ”Whatever you think, think the opposite”. EVERYONE wants an exciting life, but most people are afraid to take the bull by the horns. So they take an easy option for an exciting life. They live their excitement through other people. By aligning themselves with famous rebels, a little bit of glamour rubs [Continue]

by Paul Arden, ”Whatever you think, think the opposite”. OLD GOLFERS don’t win (it’s not an absolute, it’s a general rule). Why? The older golfer can hit the ball as far as the young one. He chips and putts equally well. And will probably have a better knowledge of the course. So why does he [Continue]

by Paul Arden, ”Whatever you think, think the opposite”. A YOUNG man worked as a runner in an advertising firm. One day he said to his manager, “I’m leaving. I’m going to be a drummer.” The manager said, “I didn’t know you played the drums.” He replied, “I don’t, but I’m going to.” A few years [Continue]

I WISH I WISH MEANS: wouldn’t it be nice if… If you always make the right decision, the safe decision, the one most people make, you will be the same as everyone else. Always wishing life was different. I WANT I WANT MEANS: if I want it enough I will get it. Getting what you [Continue]

MANY people reach the age of forty, only to realize they have missed out of life. In many cases they had everything going for them, except when the gauntlet was tossed their way, they lacked the courage to pick it up. No one is going to cut off your right arm, take away your motorbike [Continue]