Creating a Purpose out of Poverty: Part 1: the Journey Begins

By Pelesa Mafisa, PhD

This book is meant to be the first in a series of Creating a Purpose out of Poverty. In Part 1: The Journey Begins, Dr. Mafisa assists the reader to develop her/his vision and principles. He believes that creating a clear vision and principles is the basis for effectiveness not only in ones career but also in life as a whole.
Enjoy the journey with Dr. Mafisa!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris UK
• Release date: Jan 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9781514448229

Pelesa Mafisa, PhD

Dr. Pelesa J. Mafisa is the fourth child in a family of seven children. He was brought up under poverty conditions, resulting in him going to university without a cent to pay for his fees at the university. Nevertheless, he managed to get several bursaries once he was registered at the university. He realised that he only had four hours of sleep almost each day to achieve his objectives. He won awards such as the best first year male student at Vista University: Sebokeng Campus. He qualified as a doctor of philosophy with English as his main field of study. His other field of study is business administration. Dr. Mafisa has a business that focuses on motivation, education, and training. He is currently working as a senior educator (Tlokwe Area Office) in South Africa. Dr. Mafisa’s vision is “Living a balanced lifestyle touching the lives of all sentient beings so that they too can touch lives of others in a way that will enable them to achieve their vision.” His mission is changing the way of thinking of others, particularly the youth, through motivation, education, and training. He is married to Johanna Mafisa and is blessed with three boys and one girl, Pelesa, Rearabetsoe, MmaLerato, and Omphile.

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1 Deciding to make a choice

Chapter 2 Deciding to be creative

Chapter 3 Taking action

Chapter 4 Deciding on your principles

THIS WORK IS

DEDICATED TO THE POOR AND SUFFERING WHO YEARN FOR A FREE AND QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION.

"AN IDEAL WHICH I HOPE TO LIVE FOR AND TO

ACHIEVE. BUT IF NEEDS BE, IT IS AN IDEAL FOR

WHICH I AM PREPARED