Passion to Solve a Big Problem

I really like the following quotes by Mike Murdock:

"You will only be remembered for two things: the problems you solve or the ones you create."

"Successful people are simple problem solvers."

"Your passion is a pointer to the problem you are created to solve."

"Your rewards in life are determined by the kinds of problems you are willing to solve for others."

"Business is simply solving a problem for an agreed reward"

The greatest problem in South Africa is NOT the crime. It is unemployment. Solve the problem of unemployment, and you are well on the way to solving the problem of crime.

The unemployment situation in South Africa is of grave concern to many people, I know. Personally, I have been praying for a business idea that would provide employment and in a small way (initially) help solve this problem. If each person in this country who HAD a job (or a business) employed just ONE more person, that problem would be solved or greatly reduced. A business idea that creates employment means something that is labour-intensive. Like bracelet-making for Beautiful Bracelets!  I think that subconsciously, by calling in to Bruce Whitfield on Radio 702 and taking up the #MoneyShowR1000 Challenge, my own wishes or prayers were being answered! I said I would make bracelets, employ 5 ladies to make them and achieve a profit within 6 weeks. Here is an idea that could work..Other ideas may follow. In fact I have no qualms starting up multiple profitable business ventures, each providing employment to 5 people. Just 20 of those and 100 people would be employed! Alternatively, Beautiful Bracelets could be becoming part of a very special story in its own right...

Thanksgiving Always Precedes a Miracle!

I hope there are people reading this Blog who really want to start a business. I want to give hope to others who may be in a situation where their back is against the wall, where if a kind person would sponsor a friend or family member R1000 perhaps this example might give hope that it's possible and anyone can do it. There are many reasons a person may start their own business. In South Africa (and due to the World's economies, it seems many countries are in a similar position) where our official unemployment statistics are 25% it becomes a grave necessity for Beautiful Bracelets (and I hope many others out there) to become successful businesses so that we can, one at a time, address the problem of unemployment. The reason I chose this kind of business is because it is labour-intensive and in a small way I would be helping the unemployment situation in South Africa by giving jobs to people in a desperate situation. Actually the Charity that will receive the Profits from this 6 week R1000 Start Up Business challenge, being the Starfish Foundation reminds me of the well-known Starfish story. I might not be able to help everyone, but if I can just make a difference in ONE person's life by starting this business and building it up to success, that would be an awesome achievement.

If you are in a tough place, start by expressing gratitude. Be thankful for what you have. We all have things we can give thanks for. Very soon, your mood will lift, depression will leave, and you will begin to recognise that just like the oak tree, the SEED for a thing is WITHIN itself. You have every resource you need to fulfil your destiny. And don't be shy to ASK for what you need. The people placed around you are there for a reason. It's a beautiful day!