Welcome to some more reflections. When I look back at my life and the mistakes I have made, and the failures I have experienced, then I can honestly say that I wouldn’t have it any other way. They say that with age comes wisdom and acceptance and maybe that’s the reason I say I wouldn’t have it any other way.…
Winston Churchill said: “ All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes”. To some extent, each and everyone one of us have been conditioned to believe that making a mistake is a bad thing. While the degree of the mistake is determined by consequence, it is still a common fear amongst most men and women of…
When I listen to the stories of the past from the millions of human beings who suffered the devastating consequences of Apartheid, I am filled with a mix of emotions. I am the first person to admit that I come from an incredibly privileged background. i am extremely aware of the things I say and do, and how they might…
When you play your first cap for the Springboks you read the Springbok Code of Conduct in front of the whole team and management. One of the points in the code states: “I will put the team and its interests above my own ambitions”. I really enjoyed playing with ambitious people that were not happy to be chosen on the…
Humility is a very short word that sounds easier to say than it is to achieve. The dictionary describes Humility as “the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance.” Imagine you are a 21-year-old boy put into a position of power that earns you a massive salary. It suddenly becomes very difficult to have a “low…
As 2021 comes to an end and we begin to unwind, it’s time to check in on your personal BIG 5: spirituality, physical health, family, career and friendships. These are the driving forces behind our wellbeing and when our “life tanks” are full, we have the ability to perform better and set clear goals. Here are some of my personal…
