Insights and ideas
Explore thought-provoking perspectives from my long-running entrepreneurial blog.
You’re not gonna feel great every day
Sometimes you’re going to be down. Doing work you don’t like, being sucked dry, feeling negative. That’s when you gotta
Be indifferent to the opinions of others
Ignore the crowd. Ignore the pundits. Ignore the noise. If you must, politely listen to the opinion’s of others. Then
Be yourself
Do you hesitate to let other people know you as you really are? Worried they’ll laugh? Think less
Beware what you want to believe
It’s easier to believe the most outlandish lie that confirms what you want to believe, than the most plausible truth
Can you dance?
If you can’t dance, don’t dance. DJ. Or serve drinks. Or make witty conversation. Play to your strengths. If you
Why is anonymity important in Africa?
10 April 2012 I used to be against anonymity. When I read the forums and comments sections on sites like
It’s no good saying “I told you so”
If you see things going wrong, you must act. You can’t simply put it in writing or voice your concerns.
Reply to emails immediately
Do you find yourself dreading your email? Afraid of unpleasant communication? Can’t stand seeing how many unread items there are
Always be the underdog
No matter whether you’re the favourite, always think of yourself as the underdog. An underdog mentality forces you to prepare,