Resilience

https://youtu.be/1DBR4w73A_A I'm thrilled to share a piece of my story with you, a tale that I hope will resonate with many of you, as it's a journey through life's struggles and triumphs—a narrative I believe is not unique to [...]

From the heart of the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho to the bustling streets of South Africa, my journey has been anything but ordinary. Raised in the rural village of Utapute, where education was a luxury and my grade nine certificate [...]

Greetings, dear readers! Today, I'm thrilled to share with you a slice of my life, a story that unfolds in the corridors of the Palace of Velocity, amidst the excitement of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. As I find a quiet [...]

There's a peculiar thing about human nature: we're all wired for survival, yet our modern lives are relatively safe. So why do we often feel as if we're on the brink of catastrophe? That gnawing sensation in your gut, the [...]

As an entrepreneur, you're often told it's not about the money—until there is none. That's when you realise that while money isn't everything, it certainly becomes the only thing when it's missing. This stark reality is something I've come to [...]

As we emerge from the shadow of the pandemic, I find myself reflecting on the conversations I've had with entrepreneurs and business leaders who are striving to adapt and thrive in a world that has been irrevocably changed. The challenges [...]

Much is written about South African’s high level of resilience, our never-say-die attitude or as they say in Afrikaans – ‘n boer maak ‘n plan. Research has shown that we have a higher level of resilience than many nations around [...]

Like it or not, there are very few ‘secrets’ left in the world.  Google has already, for free, provided us with all the answers human beings know.  So why then are some people a lot more productive, and dare I [...]

South Africa has been experiencing frequent power outages for many years now, which have had a significant impact on businesses in the country. These power outages are known as "load shedding" and are caused by a shortage of electricity supply [...]

  Running a successful business requires a lot of effort and dedication. As a business owner, it's easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of the bigger picture. That's why it's essential to identify your [...]

Recent research has highlighted several critical traits of successful entrepreneurs and business owners. Growth mindset is one such trait, which is the belief that personal qualities and abilities can be developed through effort and learning. Entrepreneurs with a growth mindset [...]

It’s finally happened.  The 1st of January has finally polarised society. One half is over the moon with excitement of what a new year may bring.  They’ve got exciting goals, or at least some New Year’s resolutions, and they can’t [...]

What a difference a year can make! One year ago, my family and I were just getting back to ‘normal’ after COVID-19. Then the riots in certain areas of South Africa occurred. This knocked our confidence and our security and [...]

There are some sectors that are more cyclical than others, like the hospitality sector which has fairly large swings in demand. But there are numerous industries, micro industries, SMME’s and solo proprietors who are affected by this phenomenon.   As [...]

South Africa, is truly a country of abundance. We are blessed with beauty all around us. With places, I love like Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, Namaqualand, Vineyards of Franshoek, and the Blyde River Canyon. Did you know that South [...]

In prepping for this blog, I asked Business Owners in my network what made them proud to be South African Business Owners.    The overwhelming response was – our resilience!  What makes us resilient?   We embrace The Stockdale Paradox. Admiral James [...]