Motivation

I have always believed that my kids must play at least one team sport, and if they want to play another sport, then that is their choice. The reason I pushed them to play a team sport (and, if they wanted, an individual sport too) is because the two are so different. In an individual sport, you only have to…

When I need to write about a negative mindset, it really challenges me. I am the forever optimistic person who never really had a negative mindset, and therefore, it is not natural for me to give advice on issues that I don’t experience often. There have been many times in my short life when I have been left broken and…

One of the very few things I can claim that I am good at is discipline. I suspect my many years in boarding school shaped me and made me a very disciplined person in general. I must admit that corporal punishment played a big role in keeping me in line and on time. It doesn’t make it right or wrong,…

Tips on How to Unwind in the Festive Season I don’t know about you, but I start feeling a bit anxious about the festive season because I know there is still so much to do and so little time. 2024 has not been an easy year for all our citizens in this beautiful country we call home. The May elections…

Turning Aspirations into Actions It always feels like I go back to rugby every single time I write a blog. I guess it is one of the only ways I can express my feelings and emotions clearly.So, my question today is: how many of you are inspired by the way the Springboks play? I asked that question in a very…