Tag: beliefs

Positive beliefs drive very healthy money habits. According to large-scale US studies done by Gladstone & Pomerance, optimists save 20% more than other investors. This trend holds true regardless of income status. Optimists are also more likely to invest for the long term. These findings highlight the power of a positive investor mindset.

In the coming weeks, South Africans of various faiths will observe significant religious holidays, including Easter. The tension between religious beliefs and workplace demands can cause issues for both employers and employees. These issues arise especially if job requirements are not explicitly and clearly stated in an employment contract.

Never Give Up on Success is the go-to resource for anyone wanting to change their life. We are all the products of our physical environment. Who we are and what we stand for is largely a result of our environment. Human beings are a composition of our genes, social upbringing, culture, traditions, beliefs and values of our society.

In the era of information overload, our minds are constantly bombarded with news from various sources, both credible and dubious. One phenomenon that significantly shapes our perception of news is confirmation bias. This inherent tendency to favour information that aligns with our pre-existing beliefs can inadvertently lead us down the rabbit hole of fake news.

In the early COVID-19 days, I had the misfortune to experience first-hand how it feels to be brutally attacked by people who believed that COVID-19 was a plot designed to destroy humanity. One of the results of this experience was my fascination with the process by which people adopt beliefs that are patently untrue about other individuals, the news, and institutions.

In the wake of the widespread adoption of revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, the realm of AI has rapidly advanced and filtered through to various industries. From healthcare to marketing, AI’s impact is undeniable.

As the year draws to a close, the festive season emerges as a pivotal juncture for both South African businesses and consumers, laden with anticipation and opportunity. With South African consumers facing financial hardships in the form of multiple interest rate hikes and fuel price increases, research indicates that South Africans are still projected to spend over R200 billion this festive season

The concept of diversity is well understood in most businesses, as is the negative impact of having leadership teams made up of people who are homogenous in their backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. Research has shown, for example, that greater diversity in start-ups is equated with greater likelihood of success.