As if blasted by a wave of hairdryers, we were greeted by a thick, tropical heatwave upon arrival in Singapore. As our taxi driver explained, “there are just two seasons…
Make It Matter Here it is: day seven! I started writing these daily thoughts to hopefully improve my writing while discovering a way to balance consistency with creativity. When writing…
#MandelaDay “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela Today…
Just Start Somewhere To a certain extent, perhaps we are all striving towards a ‘purpose’ of some sort. Many of us want to start a new business, step out and…
People matter most Having the opportunity to visit coffee farms across East Africa last month, my eyes were opened wide to the sheer complexity of the coffee chain. It got…
Storyless Content One of the best ways to grow as a creative is to create; create lots and create often. In my experience the more we do something, the better…
They don’t need you. Over the last few years I’ve been fortunate enough to travel throughout East Africa: Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania to name just a few. One Sunday morning…
“Write bad until you write good.” I was listening to ‘The Tim Ferris Show’ podcast this morning featuring Seth Godin, an American author. While chatting about managing life from email…
“Rainfall dispels a thick layer of smog, at last uncovering the Andes, the mesmerising mountain range which soars above Santiago’s cityscape. Breathtaking, enticing; the mountains feel close enough to touch.” …
Down an untrodden path, hidden amongst luscious pear trees abundant in fruit, our cabin awaited. An elegant, rustic, wooden home beside a dam with stunning views of the entire Witzenberg…