Tag: fear

Your mind controls your life. Every thought either builds you up or breaks you down. Most people let their thoughts run unchecked. This habit leads to self-doubt, fear and stagnation. However, you have the power to take control.

With the holidays around the corner, combating holiday tax scams is more important than ever. While it is the season to be jolly, it is also a time for caution in South Africa. During this period, South Africans face a heightened risk of tax scams.

Con artists and scammers are becoming more skilled at manipulating bank details and private information from consumers. It is important to understand the risks and recognise the warning signs. Fraud and scam statistics in South Africa are alarming.

Empathy is a key differentiator in creating exceptional customer experiences. In an increasingly tech-driven business world, it stands out. Labelled a ‘soft skill,’ it is a complex trait to develop. This development requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and ongoing effort.

In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of law, the qualities of empathy and compassion often get overshadowed by career growth. Yet, these qualities are foundational to the true success of any lawyer. As a director of my own practice, I have witnessed the power of kindness.

How can I find purpose in my life? In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. If you can find the balance between them, you will discover the Four-Way Path – and begin a journey into true and lasting fulfilment.

Warren Buffet’s favourite holding period for a stock is “forever”, but even he acknowledges there are valid reasons for selling a stock. Deciding when to sell a stock is something both professional and retail investors grapple with. In fact, it’s accepted wisdom that it is psychologically easier to buy a stock than to sell one.

Traders and investors must overcome many hurdles in order to succeed. Among the most common of these hurdles are emotional pitfalls such as fear and greed, and behavioural shortcomings such as impulsivity. Neuroeconomics – a relatively new discipline – may hold the key to understanding the neural processes that govern the way traders make decisions, and assist them in making the right ones.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020, or nearly one in six deaths.

Change management is as important today as it has ever been. The world is going through unprecedented change as new technologies change the very fabric of our world. An important aspect of change management is a willingness to accept being vulnerable and a commitment to sticking to the course, which will be characterised by fear and resistance.