If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. 2026 is getting under way! You may have received wishes for a year “full of things that have never been.” Such a lovely thought. Here’s the full quote, from the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke: “And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, … 26 January 2026 – Where are you going, and why?

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one Generation”. It tells the stories of South Africans who grew up in difficult circumstances, but managed to change the trajectory of their lives dramatically, succeeding … 19 January 2026 – It’s Up to Me … And I Can

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one Generation”. It tells the stories of South Africans who grew up in difficult circumstances, but managed to change the trajectory of their lives dramatically, succeeding … 12 January 2026 – looking after your mental health

In December and January we’re doing something different in this newsletter. We’re bringing you inspiration, pure and simple. In 2023, life insurer BrightRock commissioned an 8-part podcast series called “Change in one Generation”. It tells the stories of South Africans who grew up in difficult circumstances, but managed to change the trajectory of their lives dramatically, succeeding … 05 January 2026 – Sometimes the group is against you