I have always been fascinated by athletes who are at the top of their game. It is incredible to see how they perform weekly, monthly, yearly, and, in some instances, for a decade. Although I have never had the privilege of meeting any international athletes, I do know a few local athletes who have been very successful on the international…
If I had written this blog many years ago, it would have been very short, and I would probably have been asking for your help. I have no doubt that I would have been diagnosed with ADHD and placed on strong medication. Back then, there were no tablets for such conditions, so my “tablets” looked a lot like a cane.…
You would think that it should be so easy to prioritise your personal wellbeing on a daily basis. Yet, this is one of the most difficult things to do. I look at Justine, and nearly everything she does on a daily basis is a sacrifice for our three children. Sometimes I need to remind her that it is OK to…
I want to start this blog by saying that I often struggle with mindfulness, and therefore it is extremely difficult to sit down and write about a subject that often challenges me. I will start with the words of Warren Buffet: “Start your day by sitting down and doing absolutely nothing. Just sit there, close your eyes, and breathe. If…
When I get prompted to write about certain subjects, I often think, “Who am I to give people 5 tips on inspiring change and growth?” I think there are far more qualified individuals out there who can write more inspiring messages than I can. The thing is that I have experienced many opportunities to learn as a young leader, and…
I was at a function many years ago for the launch of a new vehicle. One of the speakers, who had the duty of opening the Champagne by way of a Sabrage, said the following: “How many of you have life insurance?” Everybody’s hands went up. “How many of you have medical insurance?” Everybody put their hands up. “How many…