Being a professional Sportsman for most of my life opened some incredible doors for me. It gave me the opportunity to meet some inspirational people, some of which are my personal heroes. One of the most unforgettable meetings was with President Nelson Mandela. When I retired from rugby in 2005 I decided to write a book called “ The right…
Throughout life, we look up to inspirational leaders for meaning, purpose and general life lessons. I’m not referring to celebrity culture or poster pin-ups. Based on my own personal experience, this can be fickle and idol. I am referring to real heroes. Inspirational leaders that make a lasting impact on humanity and who make us think a bit more beyond…
When inspiration strikes, I tend to think out loud. I have always believed that success is a final destination and that your bank balance has a lot to do with your success. Over the last few years, I have really started questioning this belief and I have come to the following conclusion. Modern-day society judges our success by the amount…
I have always been a firm believer in sharing personal experiences with others. Life teaches us motivation lessons that can inspire others to think outside the box. It has the potential to provide an alternative perspective to problem-solving which could evolve into the perfect solution. There is an unspoken value to motivating others, both in one’s personal and professional life.…
Welcome to the latest installment of Captain Courageous. Someone once said to me: “It is one thing to become a Springbok and play a handful of tests. It is another thing be a consistent Springbok who plays many tests for his Country.” I had no plan in giving up my goal of playing 50 tests for the Boks. I started…
Captain Courageous continued…After my big injury in the 1997 Currie Cup Final, I had to take stock of my career and the injuries I had sustained from a young age. I knew I had the potential, but I also knew that my abrasive style of playing could possibly lead to more injuries. After being selected to play for the Springboks,…
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