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About John Parankimalil

John Parankimalil, SDB, M.A. (English), M.Ed, Ph.D (Education), popularly known as P.D. Johny is a member of the Salesians of Don Bosco. He is presently the Rector and Principal of Don Bosco College, Tura, Meghalaya and Director of Don Bosco College of Teacher Education, Tura. He received the 1st Computer Literacy Excellence Award from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the President of India in August 2002 and the Guruvar Best Teacher Award from Shri Kapil Sibal, HRD Union Minister in 2009. He was formerly Principal of St Anthony's Higher Secondary School, Shillong and National President of All India Association of Catholic Schools (AINACS), New Delhi and the Charter President of Rotary Club of Orchid City, Shillong. He has authored several books. He is an Eduationist, Story-Teller and Leadership Trainer. He conducts seminars for Principals, Teachers, Students and Parents. His popular books include, He Can Who Thinks He Can (Macmillan), An Elocution Manual (Orient Longman), Progressive Parenting (Unicorn), Inspirational Stories for Purposeful Living (Babhani) The Way to Success and Happiness (Savio), How to Win Over Your Problems (Babhani), The Secrets of High Achievers (Babhani).

The Secret of Happiness

What is your deepest desire, the one you experience in the most secret recess of your soul?  What is the purpose of the choices you make every day?  What is the basic motivation of all your actions?  HAPPINESS!  It is … Continue reading

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Parenting Today

Parenting today seems harder and scarier than ever before with the pressing work demands and busy family schedules, the attractions and distractions of electronic media, and the real threats to older children and adolescents of school violence, substance and alcohol … Continue reading

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Youth can make a difference

The student with a far-sighted and imaginative outlook will have the power to think and act differently, and no doubt, it will stand him/her in good stead on his/her struggle for victory. There is a beautiful poem written by the … Continue reading

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Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan, called the ‘Greatest Basketball Player’ in the history of the game. The number of records that Jordan holds will boggle the mind of even the most seasoned mathematics wizard. In an ESPN survey, Michael was declared 20th century’s … Continue reading

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John Maxwell

John Maxwell, is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 13 million books. He was awarded the number 1 rank on the international Leadership Gurus Survey in 2008. He reaches to 3,50,000 people a year … Continue reading

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Vince Lombardi

Vince Lombardi, was a national symbol of single minded determination to win. He was named “Coach of the Century” by ESPN. Vince Lombardi is remembered for his dedication, his infectious enthusiasm and his unforgettable quotes that continue to echo in … Continue reading

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Stephen R. Covey

Dr. Stephen R. Covey, born on October 24, 1932 and died on July 16, 2012 was recognized as one of Time Magazine’s 25 most influential persons in the world. In 2002, Forbes magazine named his book “The 7 habits of … Continue reading

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Bob Proctor

Bob Proctor is widely considered one of the greatest speakers in the world on the topic of getting rich. For more than 40 years, Bob Proctor has focussed his entire agenda around helping people create lush lives of prosperity. In … Continue reading

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Jack Canfield

Jack Canfield is a leading authority in the area of self-esteem and personal development. He is best known as the co-creator of the ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ book series which currently more than 200 titles and over 112 million … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods, called at the ‘Tiger of Golf’ started playing golf at the age of 2. He is the highest-paid professional athlete in the world. He has more wins than any other active golfer. He is the youngest player to … Continue reading

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