We all addicted to the “overnight success” stories or the “30 under 30” lists for inspiration. The self-help books are adding salt to the wound – there’s always a new routine that promises a “new you”. We barely take time to breathe or give ourselves enough credit for our efforts. Have you noticed that almost […]
A huge social media following is a form of social proof. Simply having an account isn’t enough – unless the intention is to only keep in touch with your high school mates. Have you heard about personal branding? A personal brand is almost like a corporate brand. Instead of marketing a business, you market yourself. […]
To an extent, we all care what other people think of us. In fact, it permeates every facet of our being, and we typically (in most cases) are not even aware of it. If not, why the constant need to see who viewed your WhatsApp status or liked your pictures on Instagram? Approval from others […]
In difficult times only a few that are willing to interrogate themselves without judgement and take responsibility. It is important to ask ourselves more empowering questions when we are going through tough times. The usual reaction when things go south “whose fault is it?”, “why life is unfair?”, or “is it s or them?”. Real […]
Nothing can be compared with the thrill of bringing an idea to life. But witnessing people resonating or even buying the product is mind-blowing. The process seems pretty easy: come up with a catchy name or associate the brand with a familiar face. It’s not that simple. That formula doesn’t appeal to everyone. The fashion […]
LGBT community in Mzansi is going through a tough time—to say the least. Their rights are under attack, something that we shouldn’t even be debating in 2021. If you’re not a member of the “alphabet gang” it’s easy to label them as “clout seekers” or blame them for the cancel culture. Perhaps there shouldn’t be […]
Podcasts have rapidly become one of the most used (non-video) storytelling mediums of our age. Whether you have a hectic schedule or always on the road, podcasts go where you go, when you want to go there. I believe most us are in a journey of self-discovery and constantly seek for guidance. The daily challenges tend […]
Our brains are hardwired to avoid suffering, discomfort and to look for pleasure. We tend to put things off because we feel like we have time to catch up later. That’s not always the case as time waits for no man. The thing you are definitely not willing to do in the future is to […]
Toxic masculinity – a much debated and heavily loaded topic. Examine your reaction to reading that phrase. It might tell you a little bit about your relationship to it and how it might be affecting you. Toxic masculinity is often touched on in academic discourse and in the media. It is defined as being a […]
The origins of the word come from a combination of “bros” (male friends or brothers) and romance. Ideally, a bromance only happens when two guys meet and just get along so great, they develop this instant, platonic love for each other. A bromance is generally understood to be a same-sex, non-sexual male friendship that is, […]