Bedrock
Have you ever listened to a great speaker deliver a speech – such eloquence and confidence and easy of communication is always captivating. What about listening to an exceptional guitarist play? All you see is hand motions and you wonder how on earth is he doing that? But if you journey back with them in time, you will realize that all they learnt were the basics, and they mastered their act with that. The eloquent speaker learnt the alphabet and vowels and how to make sentences and she went on to develop her speaking skills. The guitarist learnt the notes and finger placements and he went on to develop great music all based on basics. Basics, foundation, bedrock, cornerstone – call it what you will, it has an enormous place in turning a novice into a Master. And that’s why we all work hard to ensure our kids get the foundational training they require from school. Education aside, what’s the basic principle on which your life is built? On what, are you growing your wealth and fu...