I am concerned about the level of failure of the majority of South African small businesses and also of professionals. I have travelled around the country and I have seen many instances where Government and private funders have invested money in aid of ‘good ideas’ and to date these companies are failing where others could …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.thurston.co.za/culture-of-entitlement/
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 …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.thurston.co.za/ideas/
‘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 …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.thurston.co.za/shackles-of-negativity/
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 …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.thurston.co.za/your-sweet-spot/
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 …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.thurston.co.za/recycle-memories/
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 …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.thurston.co.za/placebo-effect/
Life coaching is not counseling and it’s not therapy. Life coaching is a practical, forward-looking way to gain clarity on what you don’t like and what you can do about it. It’s also a powerful support system to keep you moving in the right direction. It provides an external perspective on your life. In sessions, …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.thurston.co.za/what-is-life-coaching/