Category Archives: Think Talk

Think Talk letters are published weekly by Ron E Bishop.

Ron is a regular writer to the Timaru Herald and because his letters are often controversial they don’t always print everything he writes.

Depression

I’m writing on the subject of depression because I sense there is a feeling of hopelessness in the minds of many Timaru people right now. We have all experienced those wonderful feelings of a positive mental attitude where everything goes … Continue reading

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Family University Proposed for Maori Park

In Timaru New Zealand there is a block of land called Maori Park. Some years ago it was sold by a Maori tribe to the local government to be used as a recreational park. The local government in their wisdom … Continue reading

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Mr.Think Talk Launches School Programme to Prevent Domestic Violence

Hi Folks I’m excited about the launch of Mr. Think Talk into the schools of New Zealand. I’m excited about how the level of violence and bullying in the schools, in the homes and on the streets will reduce once … Continue reading

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Causes and Remedies for Domestic Violence

I have just been browsing the internet in search of the causes and remedies of domestic violence and I could not find any. There is ample information on how to protect yourself against a violent person but no information on … Continue reading

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Mr Think Talk Ready to fight Poverty & Violence in the Home

If I told you that I had invented a self development program that would put a stop to the rising violence in the home caused by poverty would you give me $100 for it. The fact is I have invented … Continue reading

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Oamaru Welcomes Mr Think Talk

Oamaru is to become the very first New Zealand town to welcome Mr Think Talk If you are wondering who Mr Think Talk is? He is the Greatest Motivational Coach in the World and he is coming to Oamaru to … Continue reading

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Bad Attitude Seminars

Do you know anyone with a bad attitude? The sad thing about bad attitudes is that most people don’t believe they have one. Bad attitudes are contagious and if left unchecked they can kill the life of a town. This … Continue reading

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Part 2. The Greatest in the World

In my last article on what makes a great motivational speaker I pointed out that the qualifications to be called a motivational speaker in New Zealand is based on ones celebrity status rather than the ability to speak in a … Continue reading

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What Makes a Great Motivational Speaker?

Have you heard of any of these people Susan Devoy, Steve Gurney, Barbara Kendal, Beatrice Faumeina, Ian Ferguson, Irene Van dyke, Rob Waddell, Martin Crowe, Christine Rankin and Georgina Beyer. What do you think all these people have in common? … Continue reading

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Who owns the Theatre?

When we hear people say this is Gods own country what do they really mean? I had a teenage journalist come and interview me about what Easter meant to me. My first thoughts were Easter eggs and hot cross buns … Continue reading

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