‘Once you know exactly what you want to do, Do it’ — Thurston Sebotsane Some years ago a friend of mine (Mlungisi Mtshali) and I, visited the then CEO of iBurst, Mr. Thami Mtshali (Not related to my friend) at his office in Sandton. The idea was to seek advice on how to start a …
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IDEAS ARE IN THE AIR Coming up with great ideas is simply not enough. It is very important to develop a culture of immersion and action. Doing something about the very ideas is key to success. Often we get struck by a good idea and we marvel and we go as far as considering a changed world …
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We can never get quality by lowering standards, this is an oxymoron at best. – Thurston Sebotsane The ability of education to transform and empower societies cannot and should not be underrated. Education breaks the generational cycles of poverty and disease and is key to a nation’s development and prosperity. So far, my view on the …
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‘Shatter a person’s confidence and hope; You would have imprisoned the mind’ – Thurston Sebotsane [Two days ago I posted “LOOKING BACK” and I took an excerpt from my book; “Lessons from my tour”. I now figure that in order to paint a better picture I need to include a bit more from the chapter. This …
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I have undertaken a solo motorcycle tour around South Africa where I visited some schools and community projects in all provinces. I learnt a lot on my travels and my biggest worries were further confirmed; learners do not have an idea of why they are at school. They do not plan beyond the current day. …
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We live in an era where individualism is spoken of and known for its benefits and yet conformity is accepted and taught. Anyone who does not adhere to set societal ‘so called standards’ is shunned and ill spoken. There is generally no wiggle room for the square peg in a round hole. However our world …
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What drives you? What makes you come back for more? People who have participated in sports like golf and tennis will often speak about hitting the sweet spot. This is when you connect with the ball in the exact and optimal area of your equipment that you do not need to use force. This contact …
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Recycling is environmentally friendly. The world has taken a shift to the ‘green economy’; this means countries need to explore and implement ‘planet friendly’ methods of industry. We need to learn to reuse so not to put such a strain on resources that can harm our planet. Recycling is good and cheaper also. Why is it …
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What is a placebo? Definition: A placebo, as used in research, is an inactive substance or procedure used as a control in an experiment. The placebo effect is the measurable, observable, or felt improvement in health not attributable to an actual treatment. When a treatment is based on a known inactive substance like a sugar pill, distilled …
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In 2009 I undertook a solo motorcycle tour around all nine provinces of South Africa. I visited and delivered inspirational talks at schools. On my return I got invited to an interview which was subsequently recorded and aired on German Television. To date I still get calls and email from German Nationals. I have included …
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