Friday, the 1st of November is South
Africa's second NATIONAL BE POSITIVE DAY. The aim of the day
is to challenge all South Africans to cheer up and stand
tall. Within this remarkable land there are so many positive
aspects to be proud of that - just for one day - South
Africans are being asked to focus on the good and spread
some real SA warmth around.
So, on Friday, 1s,t wake up with cheerful
thoughts about your country. Challenge yourself to speak
only in positive terms, focus on the good around you, smile
a lot, be happy, quit moaning and practise random acts of
kindness. Do good turns for others and - like the uniquely
African concept of "ubuntu" - encourage everyone to radiate
local warmth around. Do something good for someone else and
your positive blessings will come back to you in countless
ways.
NATIONAL BE POSITIVE DAY was born out of
discussions between Stephanie Vermeulen - author of "EQ:
Emotional Intelligence for Everyone", and Amanda
Cunningham - Public Relations Consultant. Together they
believe that by focusing and building upon the positive
aspects of our country, our nation will be greatly
strengthened.
From the thinking on emotional
intelligence (EQ) it is well known that attitude is
everything. Says Vermeulen: "We know that what we have
accomplished here is nothing short of a miracle, but how
many focus on our achievements rather than moan about our
remaining challenges?" She believes that the whining South
Africans are addicted to is the biggest obstacle retarding
healthy transformation.
"If South Africa is to grow to the heights
that the country is more than capable of, we need to cheer
up considerably and together build upon the positives."
One of the major themes of the day will be
to support our own economic future by buying local products.
These are clearly marked Proudly South African, so buy them
with pride.
The BE POSITIVE logo was developed by
brand specialists, Indicate! Penny Orsmond, joint MD says,
"Indicate! embraced the concept of National BE POSITIVE Day
because we are sick and tired of people so full of doom and
gloom. This is a much needed project and we challenge all
South Africans to find reasons to be a lot more positive!"
The campaign organisers appeal to the
media nationwide to take an active interest in NATIONAL BE
POSITIVE DAY and urge you to get involved. Either put the
message out on the day or give it a really good lead in
starting Monday 28th October 2002.
Spokespeople who have agreed to be
interviewed about the day include:
General:
- Amanda Cunningham - Public Relations
(011) 788-3627/8
- John Kehoe - Mind Power Guru - SA is
his second home (call Stephanie Vermeulen)
- Penny Orsmond / Paola Franklin -
Joint MD Indicate! (011) 465-7560
- Stephanie Vermeulen - Author /
Trainer EQ (011) 486-1211
Business:
- JP Landman - Economist 083-250-0471
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To co-ordinate interviews please call
Stephanie Vermeulen or any of the participants directly.
She can also be contacted to receive a
full colour BE POSITIVE logo on e-mail.
But remember, on November 1st: -
Declare yourself a "Whinge Free Zone" &
have loads of fun with NATIONAL BE POSITIVE DAY.
For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Vermeulen
The Applied EQ Corporation
Tel: (011) 486-1211
Cell: 083-457-7435
E-mail:
stephanie.vermeulen@mweb.co.za
CELEBRATE SOUTH AFRICA:
When Nelson Mandela was inaugurated
President in 1994, SA was insolvent (liabilities exceeded
assets). Today the Government's deficit is negligible - one
of only a handful of countries in this position.
The SA banking sector has been
consistently ranked in the top 10 in terms of
competitiveness (IMD, Switzerland)
South Africa is one of only 12 countries,
where we can drink water from a tap. Our tap water was found
to be the 3rd best quality in the entire world.
South African wines win international
awards every year and we have the longest wine route in the
world.
Nelson Mandela, an international icon of
forgiveness, tolerance, and humanity is our favourite son.
The Kruger Park has the most innovative
management of a national park anywhere in the world - and is
the world's most profitable game park.
Eskom is the largest producer of
coal-fired electricity in the world and South Africans pay
the least for electricity in the world.
South African Breweries is the 3rd largest
brewer in the world and produces over 50% of China's beer!
Mercedes Benz C Class, BMW 3 Series and VW
Golf/Jetta vehicles for all right-hand drive markets
throughout the world are produced in South Africa.
Errol Arendse has dressed Joan Collins.
The Lion King played to packed houses, two
years into its run, in the West End with music co-written by
our Todd Matshikiza.
The Cape Peninsula has more species of
plants here per hectare than any other area of the world.
South Africa has the highest bungy jump in
the world.
Charlize Theron continues to dazzle
Hollywood.
The impact of Abdullah Abrahim
The late Professor Chris Barnard.
Magnificent highways
Warm, friendly, vibrant rainbow people.
The world's most progressive Constitution
Kreepy Kraulies - a South African
invention
Mrs Ball's chutney and biltong
The world's best looking population
Remember 15 years ago, in 1986 - A state
of emergency was declared, white men did two years
compulsory military service, 64 184 black people were
removed from "white areas", 3989 people were detained
without trial, our economic growth rate was 0.7 percent.
Today it is 3%. 64 countries had sports boycotts against SA
!!!
"I've got four children and ten
grandchildren and we are staying right here". Raymond
Ackerman, CEO Pick 'n Pay.
"For every guy who holds up a gun, there
are 99 who hold out a hand of friendship" - Dennis Beckett,
journalist.
"Street vendors recently gave their
takings for a whole day to child vendors. There's no other
country with a concept like "ubuntu". We have to balance
crime with the good stories." Gus Silber, author,
journalist.
"South Africans are popular overseas
because they are far more generalist than the one-track
minded British or Americans due to a shortage of management
skills at home. In a world of rapid change, we need South
African flexibility." Professor Andy Andrews, Henley
Management College, UK.
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