Chrissie, my dear mother-in-law, has an allotment near their home in Wallington, in the UK. They don’t have gardens like we do in SA, so the allotment is where they get to plant a few veggies and fruits. Chrissie has a wonderful selection of potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a strawberry patch. Strangely, the birds don’t [...]

We talked about your game plan—and how, like life, the rules can change without warning. I urged you to have a coach or mentor close by, someone who can help you navigate the shifting landscape. Don’t skip the fine print. Understand what you’re stepping into. Yesterday, I had the thrill of watching the first day [...]

Life is a series of games we play. Each comes with its own rules—some written, many unspoken. Society expects us to learn these rules, to follow them, and to play our part. So we conform. We adapt. We try to keep up. But what happens when the rules change? Sometimes, without warning, the game shifts. [...]

You have your picture. You are building your puzzle. Every day, you’re adding pieces to your big picture. People around you are helping. The plan is taking shape—though many pieces remain scattered. Now ask yourself the question: What if someone takes a few—or many—of the pieces? How do you complete your puzzle? What is your [...]

We’ve been busy with a revised business plan. I asked my team to think about their futures—where they see themselves at certain points in time. Consider six months, one year, and then five years from now. It was surprisingly difficult to visualize the future. Why is that? Is it because we live in such complex [...]

“I have a vision.” Words that conjure up many thoughts. What comes to mind when you hear those words? Think about it—what is your vision? Imagine your life in colour. The picture you see might be slightly blurry, but it’s still a picture. With practice and thought, your vision becomes clearer. Your jigsaw puzzle of [...]