lead self – Blessing Mpofu

24/09/201824/09/2018

Why I Thought It Was Important To Appear In Court

Three years ago I was robbed at gun point. One of the most dramatic stories I have to tell. Shortly before it all “went down” I had a sense something unsavoury was about to happen. Somehow that ‘knowing in my knower’ anchored me. I didn’t freak out when it was all going down. As luck would have it, the police weren’t too far, and some people managed to help apprehend one of the perpetrators. The police carted him off to their shop. His accomplices got away. Fortunately, the perp caught is the one who had my MacBook Pro.

13/09/201809/09/2018

What I Look For In Content I Consume Online [Vlog Ep. 07]

With a flood of content online, it isn’t always easy deciding what to ‘consume’. As much as there’s great content there’s an equal amount of rubbish, if not more. Do you have a content consumption manifesto? Are there any guides on what you decide to give your attention and time to while online? In this episode I thought it would be great to talk about what I look for in content online.

24/06/201824/06/2018

Truth As A Personal Compass And Means Of Changing The World

“On truth as a personal compass and means of changing the world” as a title already sounds somewhat philosophical. A topic that seems evasive as its subject. What does it even mean? And, what is truth, anyway. Many philosophers and normal people since the beginning of humanity have wrestled with what truth is. No doubt some people have asked and will ask, “What is truth?”.

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20/06/201820/06/2018

Why People Give Up On Their Goals Midway [Vlog Episode 03]

#Goals matter because they give purpose to our efforts. We’ve all been there… You know when we pursue new goal(s) with passion. Then our passion and determination wane. In this episode I muse on why people give up on their goals midway. Your turn, what are some of the reasons you think people give up … Continue reading Why People Give Up On Their Goals Midway [Vlog Episode 03]

09/04/201805/04/2018

The Impact Of Writing Less

Besides my own blog I publish on a few other blogs. I’ve also had the privilege of having some of my work published in print publications as well. For me, writing is not only a way of processing but also quieting my mind. Sometimes my mind is too occupied with many things. Writing becomes a way of expelling some thoughts, allowing me to focus on other things. I’m feeling the impact of writing less.

Not writing or writing enough, whatever that is, presents some weird challenges for me. The following is not exhaustive:
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