Failure, the key to success
Failure, the key to success Observing a skilful artisan at work can be so rewarding. To see how they control their tools, craft and material to create something from nothing. […]
Month: January 2021
Go and spread like a virus
Go and spread like a virus. There are viruses everywhere, in the air, even on my computer, and it can spread like wildfire. However, this is also true for kindness, […]
Entitlement, experience without work
Entitlement, experience without work Baking a cake that all my friends crave about does not transform me into an accomplished pâtissier. Sometimes it is beginners luck. The next one could […]
The fancy of the unknown.
The fancy of the unkown. Nothing is simple; everything has a level. Everyone will disregard the depth, but most of the time, it’s deep; from your flights of fancy, the tone […]
The race of the rodents.
The race is on. We are moving at the speed of light. Some may call it a rat race. But why do we need to blame a poor rodent if we destroy […]
The sacrifice of the blade
Every year we witness the great migration of wildebeest across the planes of Africa. For these animals, the end goal is survival, and, for some, it is a battle to […]
I tune my radio
Every athlete that finishes the Comrades marathon receives a medal. But every medal comes with a different narrative of sweat and determination, making each one extremely valuable. Buy a bottle […]
Size matters, more than autonomy
O, how we hate when someone tells us what to do. When to eat, what to wear and how to act. Please don’t force me into a square, because I […]
Your critic, your candle
He sits on my shoulder. Continually whispers in my ear. When I walk up a stage, he grabs me by the throat. In meetings, he reminds me of my deficiencies. […]
“Pardon, I’m learning to swim.”
Every fish dreams of a boundless lake. The greater the lake, the more attractive it seems. Undoubtedly, the more attention and focus it gets. Nevertheless, the more crowded it becomes. And, the […]