Author Archives: George Hawke

Living forever – is that something that appeals to you? Perhaps we could divide the world into the type of people who would do anything to live forever and those who couldn’t think of anything worse. The entrepreneur billionaire Bryan … Continue reading →

I woke up early yesterday, so I watched the soccer. In the world cup, the Australian socceroos played the pharaohs from Egypt. It reminded me of Moses and the Israelites verses Pharaoh and the Egyptians at the Red Sea. Dallas … Continue reading →

Most of us don’t like to be surprised. Every boss hates surprises. The “no surprises” rule is a golden rule of workplace communication. It means alerting your manager of bad news before they hear about it from someone else. This … Continue reading →

Even if you’re not a football fan, the FIFA World Cup probably captures your attention in one way or another. Held every four years, it is the most watched sporting event in the world, attracting an even larger audience than … Continue reading →

“Blessed are the warmakers” – this may ring true as we look at our world today. War-makers make money. War-makers gain land. War-makers dispense fear and accumulate power. Blessed are the war-makers as they shall be called the winners, the … Continue reading →

Yesterday was ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day when we remember all those who served for Australia in armed conflicts. In particular, we remember those who died in defending our nation and our allies. Theirs was a costly … Continue reading →

Getting an upgrade, whether it is with a phone, a flight, a hotel room, or something else, can be a moment of great joy. Some time ago I lived in a community in India. We lived in typical Indian accommodation … Continue reading →