EVERY MOMENT IN BUSINESS happens only once. The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine. And the next Mark Zuckerberg won’t create a social network. If you are copying these guys, you aren’t learning from them. Of course, it’s easier to… Continue reading Zero to One
The Big Jump – Worlds Highest Bungee Bridge (South Africa)
At 216m high, Bloukrans is the highest commercial bungee bridge jump in the world. Its is situated on the border of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape in an area known as the Tsitsikamma, and a Bloukrans bungee is a definite on the bucket list of any adventure-seeker visiting South Africa. Footage Pictorial View this post… Continue reading The Big Jump – Worlds Highest Bungee Bridge (South Africa)
The Great Tanzania Road Trip
Our road trip through Tanzania was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken, and nearly the most adventurous thing I have done thus far in my life.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
“This the real world, homie, school finished They done stole your dreams, you dunno who did it.” —KANYE WEST, “GORGEOUS” Every time I read a management or self-help book, I find myself saying, “That’s fine, but that wasn’t really the hard thing about the situation.” The hard thing isn’t setting a big, hairy, audacious goal.… Continue reading The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Reflections from 8 countries in 21 days
I have always believed that travel enriches you gently. When you step out to see the world – meet people, get acquainted with different cultures, taste new cuisines or simply breathe in an unfamiliar city – you learn a lot! It happens naturally – you don’t have to try too hard. It’s all about losing yourself into the arms of… Continue reading Reflections from 8 countries in 21 days
Mentor Me Africa Magazine Feature – Entrepreneur of the Week
As written by Sinkua Nanai Straight out of school, passionate and full of energy Tesh Mbaabu began a creative design and print agency out of his curiosity and zeal to explore his creative abilities. In his second year of campus – studying computer science – he decided to concentrate on his ultimate goal. He started Mesozi… Continue reading Mentor Me Africa Magazine Feature – Entrepreneur of the Week
23 Things in 23 Years!
It’s my birthday today! And I’m going to share 23 things I have realised looking back at the last/first 23 years of my life, hoping you will derive meaningful insights from them. Mostly, the 23 uncategorized things will be in relation to the things I value most; my family, my businesses and my happiness (staying #HighOnLife) Ok… Continue reading 23 Things in 23 Years!
Fight me·di·oc·ri·ty
Strive to be all things opposite me·di·o·cre! excellent, choice, stellar, par excellence, sterling, supreme, ambitious, inspired, peerless, A1, first-class, high-grade, optimum, preeminent, unmatched, sensational, inadequate, prime, special, tasteful, fine, swell, classic, superlative, wanting, first-rate, grand, maximum, unsatisfactory, capital, matchless, elegant, terrific, extraordinary, fabulous, polished, superb, number one, good, top, optimal, superior, unacceptable, top-notch, nifty, handcrafted,… Continue reading Fight me·di·oc·ri·ty
So what are your 20s for?
This is to pick up from, I’ll be me in my 20s, you be you. Your 20s are not a time to be troubled by the small things. Instead, it is time to focus on the bigger picture. It is not a time to allow yourself to be passively molded by culture — its a time to deliberately make your own decisions, selecting… Continue reading So what are your 20s for?
Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success
An acquaintance sent me this and I thought it is arguably the best piece of life advise summarised in 17 principles. Check them out and judge for yourself. Develop Definiteness of Purpose Success and progress towards achieving your goals in life begin with knowing where you are going. Any dominating idea, plan, or purpose held in your… Continue reading Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success