John Wooden on true success

With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk, he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father’s wisdom. He first came to my attention via the monthly Toastmasters International magazine. In this talk poetically […]

 

Losing My Faith in being a Jehovah's Witness

The Jehovah’s Witness organisation, also known as the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, has become known as a very secluded and insular organisation. It is one of the more controversial denominations of the Christian religion. From my earliest days in Uitenhage, I have been aware of their existence. And for the most part, they came […]

 

How to deal with increased abuse of MXit or Facebook

Recent media reports indicate another spike in MXit related incidents ranging from teen abductions to children spreading pornography. On the business side MXit is entering online payments and mobile banking arena and will probably continue it’s relationship with MNET Idols reality TV show facilitating voting for the contestants. Families, schools and communities have always been […]

 

The Economy Survey ChangeThis.com

Ever since ChangeThis.com launched, I have enjoyed the short ebooks they produce and make available at no cost. Often it was a summary or first chapter from books by best-selling authors like Seth Godin, Timothy Ferriss, Chris Anderson or Guy Kawasaki. Anyway, here’s a recent email from them with something that hits home in these […]

 

TED Conferences introduces TED Fellows Program

Fifty World-Changing Individuals to be Selected Annually for New, Prestigious Fellowship Program; 20 move to Senior Fellows Three-Year Program Organisers of the TED Conference today announced the introduction of the TED Fellows program, a new international program designed to foster the spread of great ideas. Initially, 50 individuals selected for the world-changing potential of their […]