Tag: self-discipline
The Essence of Success
How have people managed extraordinary things to escape the shackles of their circumstances? Can success be taught, or does it depend on personal talent alone? Is it nature or nurture? Does luck have a part to play? The Essence of Success finds common threads across different disciplines such as sport, business, war and politics.
Women in leadership – re-evaluating our understanding is critical
Growing up in Cape Town with a mother whose life epitomised resilience and strength, I was offered an early glimpse into the different forms of leadership that many women embrace, but that are often overlooked by society.
Self-taught vs studying design
Whether you succeed or fail in the world of design has little to do with whether you went to university, college or neither. It has to do with you, the person behind the design and the decisions you make on your journey to success. Being a great designer is all about the individual, their work ethic, the portfolio they build and very importantly, their love for design.
Working from home during COVID-19 lockdown: how to cope
As South Africans face the reality of a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, working from home has become the 'new normal' overnight – and if properly managed, it can be just as productive as being in the office. South African companies now join millions of businesses across the globe forced to learn fast and on-the-job how to manage a completely remote workforce.
