Teach – Inspire – Empower
How often have you heard the phrase, “The bigger your Why, the easier the How!” WRONG! This affirmation may work for the handful of high-achievers who believe they can achieve anything but its wrong for the 96% of us who don’t have unshakeable faith in our abilities. By setting goals that are too lofty, we...Continue reading
“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” (Tolstoy) Instead of paying lip-service to the learning benefits of failure, I’ve been on a journey of deep introspection after the demise of my thirty-year marriage; a marriage lived, I am sad to admit, far below the EQ Line. Since first...Continue reading
The Human-Animal Behaviour Model This is Episode 008 of my Bucket List project “100 Things I Want to Share Before I Die”. First articulated in this form in May 2018, the model represents my understanding of human nature and motivation. It helps me to make sense of the world; in particular, the dynamics between leaders...
Has your world been turned upside down during the lockdown? Having been through the 2008 economic crash, I can assure you that there is hope on the other side if you choose hope and not despair. Now is the time to rise to the challenge. Keep in mind that every day of every year throughout...Continue reading
How to navigate the coming recession. In a recent article billionaire investor, Ray Dalio, reckoned that we are about to experience a 100-year catastrophe, the combination of; A Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic A massive global recession Been there, done that! Ten years ago I was caught in the teeth of the 2009 Great Recession and, along...Continue reading
Coalition of Hope (Oct 2008) Back in 2008 I wrote a South African manifesto, “Coalition of Hope” as a basis for an inspiring (but simple) vision and plan for South Africa; an appeal to anyone who would listen. Speaking of the corruption plaguing our nation, but not knowing the depths to which we would sink under...Continue reading
I want to write a series of articles on co-living and retirement for many of my contemporaries who, for one reason or another, could outlive their money if they don’t do something radical. And the time to do something radical is NOW! Every day really matters. I believe that the benefits of financial efficiency and...Continue reading
An invitation to Co-living Conversations. Here is a short video about the "Co-living Conversations" I will be hosting in Cape Town. Please click on "Co-living in Cape Town" to join the meetup group and find out more about our meetups, workshops and weekends.
What is Minimalism? Minimalism is about "surrounding ourselves with that which is essential for our happiness; people, things and experiences". As I see it, minimalism is not about "less" but rather about getting rid of 'stuff' that undermines our happiness; getting back to what we really want on our lives. Allow me to explain using...Continue reading
Why the dog is happier and how you can be too! Minimalist philosophy in a nutshell.