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DESTINED TO RISE I WAS ON THE VERGE OF FALLING AND GOD GRABBED ME

NKOSINATHI THOMAS MBUYISA

The human spirit and attitude may change, but time and life will remain the same. The sun and the moon will always brighten the world, irrespective of our attitude.

Nkosinathi Mbuyisa

Š Nkosinathi Thomas Mbuyisa Destined to Rise

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Dedication

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want to dedicate this book to everyone who has lost hope and is feeling lonely because of circumstances beyond their control. I lost my parents twenty-two years ago, but I kept believing that God has a plan for me. God knows where you are, and He loves you. God created you to be above every challenge that life has in store for you. You are a product of God and engraved differently from any other person.

Life is not easy and there is no easy way out.

The only people who do well in life are those who persevere under all conditions. This book also speaks to everyone who has decided to ignore life and the pain that they are going through. You can make it out of your miseries only if you are willing too work your way out.

This book also goes to my late parents. I would like to thank them for raising me well and

giving me the fruit of life at an early age. Thank you, Mom and Dad. I am the product of South Africa, brewed in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. I would like to encourage all the youth in the country to be hungry for success and to work hard. Work hard and be persistence than you will be rewarded.

Trials and Temptations

God says, “Consider pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.�

James 1:2-4 My mind, body and soul belong to God and I will forever praise His name. This book and my thoughts are the product of God. Nkosinathi Mbuyisa

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Acknowledgements

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his book was born out of my personal experience with God and all the wonderful things that He has done for me. God is wonderful all the time. I want to acknowledge some of the important people in my life, with deep respect and great love.

To my parents: you gave me the gift of life and left me with great life lessons. May your souls rest assured, without any worries.

To my beautiful sister and her three little girls: you make me feel special all the time. You made me realize the beauty of life and I thank you for believing in me.

To all my family members and friends: thank you for being part of my life and sharing your life lessons with me.

I have been privileged to have had good people around me, to walk with me. To Mr. Vincent

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Mthembu: thank you for everything that you have done for me. I love you and your family. To Thulani Mbuyisa: you will always be in my heart; we’re brothers for life.

I was inspired by Ricky Godwin to write my own book when he said, “Show up before you check out”. He continues in his book, Live Full, Die Empty, saying, “When you introduce yourself, ecstatically proclaim, hello, meet an original.”

I acknowledge all the people who contributed to my development.

I refused to accept defeat. Any battle, however, has two outcomes – defeat or victory – but any outcome can be analyzed and revised accordingly. It is better to study your opponent before engaging with him. Nkosinathi Mbuyisa

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Contents

Dedication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Acknowledgements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Introduction: Destined to rise. . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 1: Destined to Rise. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Chapter 2: Think the Unthinkable . . . . . . . . 33 Chapter 3: The Hospitality Industry . . . . . . . 51 Chapter 4: The power of appreciating. . . . . . 71 Chapter 5: Jealousy, Love : and Greed. . . . . . 89 Chapter 6: Just like the rain. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Chapter 7: The great memories . . . . . . . . . 123 Chapter 8: Friends and colleagues talking about me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Conclusion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 If you want to be successful in life, treat your problems in the best possible way.

The best remedy for your problems is communicating with your mind and feeding your mind with positive Nkosinathi Mbuyisa solutions.

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Introduction

Destined to rise

All glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than what we might ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20)

“God has put more in you than you are living out.�

Ricky Godwin.

And He created you to be original and shine brightly, like the stars in the sky. To the mind of ordinary people who limit their level of thinking, I know that the greatest fear is taking the first step in life, and doing impossible things. Life is not about where you come from or the sad things destined to rise

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that have happened to you. Arise and shine above all the challenges. There are potential opportunities that God wants to release in you right now. You can move from where you are to an overflowing, limitless life, but it all begins with you. Everyone is destined to rise and shine; you are not a mistake. Even if you feel like you have made too many mistakes in your life, remember that you are original and engraved differently.

Arise and shine through all the obstacles and trials on your journey of life. Do not settle for second best, because you are the best.

We cannot change the past, but you can change the future and better yourself in the way you wish. Stop dwelling on the negative past that is blocking you from moving forward in life.

Remember that you are a special gift of God, filled with many opportunities; BUT you must find yourself and do what you love the most.

This book is about the journey of my life and the wonderful people who have helped me shape my life. I believe that my journey is a composition of many great individuals who have walked with 10

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