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 far … 22 December 2025 – Expect the Best
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 … 15 December 2025 – Change is a Team Sport
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 … 08 December 2025 – Unlocking the Black Box of Change
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 … 01 December 2025 – Resilience: Bouncing Back
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. This is just about the best time of year. The work is done. Two glorious months of freedom lie ahead of you. But… as we discussed in June, returning home, or even just spending large amounts of time with your family, can be stressful in itself. Going away to university … 24 November 2025 – Family can be Complicated
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. This was meant to be a gentle discussion of the nature of love and how to navigate all the turmoil it can bring at your age, but then a rape allegation at Wits University and wide-spread protests against harassment and assault changed all of that. We need to talk … 17 November 2025 – SEX: RED LINES AND GUIDELINES
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. Exam time is per definition filled with stress and tension. This week, we bring you a suggestion to help you cope meditation. For those who have never come across it, it may sound strange at first. Do try it. You may be surprised at the difference it can make. … 10 November 2025 – Exam time is Breathe time
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. This week, we’re returning to a thought we discussed in June, when you were writing semester exams. We are circling back because it is such an important insight. It can quite literally change your life, not only for now, but into the future. Let’s focus on this … 03 November 2025 – GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. Apparently Winston Churchill never said the words quoted above, which are so often attributed to him, but it encapsulates an idea that we could all live by. Let’s think about it in our context. As I’m writing this newsletter, I’m intensely aware of the dramatic differences between … 27 October 2025 – Failure is not Fatal
If you’d rather listen to this newsletter, click here. End of October, and the exams are upon us. I see UJ starts this week, Stellenbosch and Limpopo next week, UKZN in two weeks’ time. It’s a time of stress and tension. In the newsletters over the next few weeks, we will help you deal with … 20 October 2025 – Writing Exams with Confidence