In 2012 I ran my first ten kilometers straight on Nike’s We Run Jozi. Yes, on race day. Before that, the furthest distance I’d ever run at one go was seven kilometers. Being my first experience of this nature, I reflected on it. Then again, it is just me to think through my experiences, especially …
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Global Patriotism
I get patriotism. I do. However, I’m also passionate about the world at large. I have a sense that I have something significant to contribute and the world a greater place. Arrogant? No. The world will be greater because I was here. Because I chose and choose to do more than just occupy space and …
Why Opportunities Are Missed
All opportunities are not equal. Some are presented, others are created. Some opportunities require more effort and work in some regard and others not so much. Our capacity to do things that matter and change the world are often hindered by how we see opportunities to do so. Many opportunities to change the world are missed because …
Hidden Missed Opportunities
Going for a run. Nice cool weather. A few moments ago I almost didn’t come out for my run because the conditions weren’t the ones I preferred. Sometimes we miss opportunities because we want the conditions to be perfect before we set out. Perfect conditions are not always guaranteed, but progress is, if you set …
The Messy Nature Of Doing Things That Matter
Understanding is not something just happens. Clarity is not something that is magically arrived at. It is a process. I hate it when people, and particularly leaders, act as if there is a straight line to clarity. Figuring anything out is not always a clear path. There are mistakes to be made. Depending on how we …
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