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Leadership reflections by Sheuneni Kurasha Monday 2 January 2017 The law of magnetism

Leadership reflections by Sheuneni Kurasha

Monday 2 January 2017

The law of magnetism

In my mother language, Shona, we have a saying that "dzinofura nzivani," losely translating that those (cattle) of like habit graze together. People who possess similar habits tend to be naturally attracted to each other. Rotten meat invariably attracts flies. If you want to attract quality, make sure you possess and exude quality. As John C. Maxwell puts it: "Who you are is who you attract."

This is applicable in all kind of situations and relationships. You can choose who and what you want to be. It all begins in the mind: inside-out.

Remember you're a sum total of what you read, watch, do, say etc. You have the power to decide who you want to be. As the Bible says in Philippians 4vs13 (ESV); "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." May the Lord help you to become the kind of person you desire to attract.

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