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…
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…
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…
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…
“Turn off your cell phones and pagers.” For most people, heeding these warnings in hospitals or at the movies is as simple as pressing a button. But for a growing number of people across the globe, the idea of being out of touch, even just for a 90-minute movie, is enough to induce anxiety, says…