Innovations fails all the time, but talking about failures in innovation is something that is constantly avoided. Here's the thing: experimenting and failure are a necessary evil if you want to develop and think creatively. But here's where things become complicated. We've become experts at avoiding failure like the plague, and it's affecting our performance.…

In his book "The 4-Hour Body," Ferriss introduces a concept called the "Slow Carb Diet," which is a modified version of a low-carbohydrate diet. One of the principles he mentions is to eat within 30 minutes of waking up, regardless of hunger. This early morning meal is intended to kickstart the metabolism and provide sustained…

“What if being lost is part of the path? What if we are supposed to tack across the surface of the lake, sailing into the wind instead of wishing it was only at our backs? What if feeling lost, directionless, and uncertain of the progress is an indicator of growth? What if it means you’re…

Agreed. They have been stringing us along 🙂

A friend shared ChatGPT's diagnosis and solution for Eskom as we were discussing various Artificial Intelligence [AI] tools. So, I decided to ask ChatGPT what's wrong with Eskom and how to fix it? This is the ChatGPT response: South Africa's load-shedding issue is complex and requires numerous solutions. To truly solve this challenge, powerful AI…

Let's do an exercise that I think can be meaningful. Take a moment to gather some sticky notes. Make a list of the names of the people you turn to for advice when you need it before making a significant decision. These are the cherished souls who truly understand you, inspire you, and have your…

As we grow older today, it's important to be yourself. Sometimes a video would have been a better option 🙂

I get a sense that most entrepreneurs are suffering from a fear of success far more than a fear of failure. What is the fear of success? Some people worry that if they achieve something new, they will not be able to keep it up and may even suffer as a result. The reason I…

And it should n't be Tonight we reviewed The Billionaire Mindset with Daniel Strauss, there were so many lessons in the book and also during the our discussion with him. One nugget that stood out for me during our discussion with Daniel is about detaching our emotions from our money. Warren Buffett once said: If…

“I think of the postmodern attitude as that of a man who loves a very cultivated woman and knows that he cannot say to her "I love you madly", because he knows that she knows (and that she knows he knows) that these words have already been written by Barbara Cartland. Still there is a…

Jealousy and resentment can hurt a relationship, whether it's business or personal. Your partner's resentment of your accomplishments exposes their fears and stifles your personal growth. In a healthy relationship, partners serve as each other's cheerleaders, providing encouragement and celebrating victories, both big and small. However, when a significant other becomes indifferent or even hostile…

I can already hear someone from the victorious cavalry: "I'm sorry sir, my horse ate my assignment" Have a lovely and victorious weekend 🙂