“He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote…
In the world of medicine, it's crystal clear: you never stop learning. Doctors and internists understand this all too well. Their licenses depend on it. Imagine if your doctor said: "Yeah, I've done a few operations, so I'm fully baked. No need to keep up with the latest techniques or advancements." You'd run for the…
I think there are two fundamentally different approaches to winning in life. There are those who thrive on a zero-sum mentality, they believe that their victory can only be achieved at the expense of someone else's defeat. Then, there's the enlightened breed, the ones who understand that their success can be intricately intertwined with the…
Ah, the long weekend in South Africa, a time when the nation comes alive with celebrations, and weddings seem to be in abundance. With an extra day off, many couples seize the opportunity to tie the knot, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The past long weekend in South Africa is another perfect example…
There are a couple of theories why people are kind. Theory number one: "Do this, get that." It's the age-old strategy of treating people well because, well, you want something from them. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours. It's transactional, it's quid pro quo, and it's about as straightforward as it gets. You're basically…
A few days ago, I wrote about Great men and their poor relations and I was using Charles Dickens's quote: It is a melancholy truth that even great men have their poor relations. It just so happened that a few days after I wrote the blog post, I started reading The Land Is Ours by…
We all play games. Some of these are games of wealth. Others are games of status. Everywhere we turn, we see status roles on display. Some people are moving on up, while others are moving down. Others are vigorously gaining points whiles others are falling behind. We play these status games in different ways. For different…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ6C4YTonXc Veruschka's blunder talk highlights an important distinction between being a Chartered Accountant and being an entrepreneur. While becoming a CA requires technical expertise and knowledge of accounting and finance, being an entrepreneur entails a different set of skills and challenges. In her talk, Veruschka likely shared her personal journey and the challenges she faced…
Haha, it's the Netflix paradox! Sometimes, the process of choosing what to watch can be so exhausting that you end up falling asleep before even starting the chosen show or movie. It happens to the best of us. The goal is to enjoy your viewing experience without the unnecessary stress of choice overload. In a…
Sankofa is a word and symbol originating from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa. It represents a concept that encourages individuals to learn from their past in order to move forward and create a better future. The word "Sankofa" is derived from the Akan language, with "san" meaning "to return," and "ko" meaning "to…
It's truly a remarkable and enriching experience when two of your favorite thought leaders intersect in their ideas and conversations. Both Steven Pressfield and Seth Godin are renowned authors and thinkers in their own right, and when they come together, their insights and perspectives can create a synergy that's truly inspiring. Steven Pressfield, known for…
Everything changed when Khumo began to focus on the process instead of the outcome. When she stopped thinking of her audition as a means to an end and became less invested in the outcome, she was free to enjoy and serve the work. We do our best contribution when we say: “I'm not going to…
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