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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.  Aristotle    It’s been said that if you want to be in the top 5% of the world’s most successful people, you must do what the other 95% of people are not doing. Many of the world’s most successful CEO’s have spent years honing their self-discipline. One of […]

Start a business, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.      What they didn’t say is that it’s also one of the most stressful paths you could choose.      You might have world-class employees who go the extra mile, but at the end of the day they go home and forget about the business, while you lie awake till 2 am […]

Life and business as we know it has turned on its head. Entrepreneurs, their ventures, and societies are digging deep to find creative ways of dealing with unprecedented challenges. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or are seasoned in your business owner journey, agility remains a critical part of your success. What worked two years ago […]

Although the world in which we work is changing, the future of work is already here, for the most part. Many businesses have been forced into survival mode and there’s no denying that the future of work has been shaped by a few powerful factors. But, it’s not all as daunting as it seems. Keeping up and […]

On the surface, when we talk about creativity and productivity it would seem these two practices are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Business leaders are constantly striving for increased productivity as this keeps the wheels of industry turning. Creativity is seen as the spark of a new idea or concept whereas productivity is more the day-to-day execution of processes to keep your business flourishing. Can they co-exist and work simultaneously? […]

It’s no secret that most business owners and entrepreneurs have trouble taking time, or even weekends off. So, taking a sabbatical of 6 months or more may seem like an impossible feat to a business owner. But with the rise of virtual employees and business automation, it is more possible now than it has ever been to take […]

Our work occupies a significant portion of our lives, consequently playing a crucial role in our overall well-being. As famous writer Annie Dillard once said, “how we spend our days, is of course, how we spend our lives, in fact, the average person will spend rough 90 000 days of their lifetime at work.” So, it’s safe to say our work makes a […]

In a pool of ‘time management’ hacks, there’s obviously no silver bullet, but mastering your Outlook diary might be the silver lining you need. As such, we’re constantly faced with the dilemma of maximising productivity and efficiency at work while also showing up for life’s other demands. Being productive at work isn’t rocket science – […]

Being a small business owner is no walk in the park. As glamourous as many make it out to be, it’s tough. The common misconception is that you can work whenever you want, and you get to pick your hours while sipping on margaritas. Some of this may be true, but self-employed working hours are not your average nine to five. Business owners […]

There’s no better time to snuggle up with a hot cuppa tea and a good read than on a cold evening. If you’re struggling to find creative ways to enhance your home entertainment, why not kill two birds with one stone? Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or you’ve already started on your journey, these top […]