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Two of my friends absolutely nailed important interviews recently. Both put in a massive effort in the buildup and both were successful.

We recently had a major production incident which took 48 hours to fully resolve. Our technical experts did well under trying circumstances and worked till 3am to ensure the impact on our clients was minimal.

For centuries all we could be sure of was Death and Taxes. But in 1946 we starting using high-speed electronic digital Computers and added something to that shortlist.

Lions are fully capable of capturing, killing, and eating field mice. So why don’t they? The answer to this question could change your life.

Who doesn’t appreciate a little “me time” every now and then. After all, our days are full of meetings, messages and deadlines. Life is a constant exercise in juggling work, parenting, friendships and family.

I was overweight from the age of 12 all the way to my mid-thirties. It was a constant source of dissatisfaction and insecurity.

It was 30 years ago but feels like yesterday. South Africa lost a big rugby test match. I was just a boy and it devastated me.

I’m not a fan of the term stakeholder management. Before we get into that, let’s clarify who these holders of stakes are.

Imagine filling out a form at Home Affairs and them rejecting it because you’ve put down a made up profession. This is exactly what happened to a Dutch software developer in 1957.

I’ve noticed something about the top performing people at work. They tend to need the least direction and thrive on trust and freedom instead of hierarchy and bureaucracy.

I love books. Looking back on my life though, I’ve learnt some big lessons. There are a few things about books that I wish I knew 20 years ago.

Give someone a fish and they’ll eat for a day. Teach someone how to fish and they’ll eat for a lifetime. This is a noble sentiment but I think we can do better. Much, much better.