Innovation Theorist, Author & IP Entrepreneur
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It was at about 3:35 pm. I felt I was about to faint or have a panic attack. The day was not going well. Over and above, I was overly tired. Read more
This post was originally a Facebook post on my page.
I heard this young lady, Malwandla Hadebe, got a call from Sasol after her pictures of attracting a job street-beggar-like went viral. I hope they offer her employment.
Let’s try digesting the following perspective, just to see if it fits. Read more
Here is what I did. I wrote a post titled How to Win People Over in Business through Pickup Artist Patterns. Check it out. I later figured since pickup artists are clinical readers of social dynamics (women or men for that matter), they would know what social cure gestures to avoid in order to be effective when engaging any audience in person.
The same points could possibly apply to networking or presentations.
I got on the net, looked for ‘points to avoid’ and to my luck I found ‘25 points’ curated by Tyler Durden (Owen Cook). I selected those which would serve the purpose for this post.
The text in ITALICS is quoted.
You do not have to agree with all the points, I agree with most of them, some in certain cases. See this as information brought up for your selective benefit and choose what you think can improve you.
It is Read more
Quick one: Who here was ashamed of any of their body features back in primary or high school, and what was it?
I was chubby and had an ass at the start of my high school. I remember I would tuck-in loose so as to conceal it. Tucking in was strictly enforced at Bopedi Bapedi. I later realised newbies listen to everything they are told. Of course you should adhere to all codes at school.
As high school progressed, the chubbiness was fading off Read more
This is just observational satire. It isn’t a piece about some measured criticism a transport export would give.
Gautrain is a top of the line transporter in Mzansi (South Africa), after planes. I am being patriotic here; hence I am not affording credit to Uber. Read more
No, it wasn’t The Joker. Read more
He is labelled a ‘comedian’s comedian’. I am new to Gilbert Gottfried’s comedy. I first learned of it on Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhof, and later on that of Hugh Hefner. Since then I have been zooming into his acts.
I realised I have seen him before in the movie The Problem Child where he played an adoption agent and in Aladdin as the parrot Iago.
“I have always said my career is somewhere between children’s programming and hard-core porn” Gilbert.
Some say he makes dirty and disgusting jokes. Well he has an album called Dirty Jokes.
I am a total fan of his often number 1 (iTunes) Amazing Colossal Podcast where he interviews personalities with insights into old Hollywood. It can delve into 1960’s actors and comedians.
Here are lessons I take from Gilbert Gottfried. Read more
Some saw the rise of young Nelson Mandela and the victory of old Nelson become the president of the first democratically elected government of South Africa in 1994 – at the age of 75.
Not all who saw the young Nelson rise witnessed his presidency of course; 75 is a lot of years to be around living.
It so happens our generation is witnessing the rise of another politician, Julius Malema. Read more
I got interviewed by fellow entrepreneur and author of Startup Revolution Roche Mamabolo on his instalment of The Writer Files, where he interviews writers on their styles and processes.
I had fun; I trust you will enjoy it and find it interesting – with one or two tips to take home.
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Tiisetso: I try to write Monday to Friday, in the mornings – between 5:30 and 7am.
It is like in soccer, you have to be match fit. I remember in January after coming back from the Christmas holidays, it was hard filling a page as I had taken a break…. click here to read more
Monique said to me, “thank you baby…”. I replied “thank you my love” in silence. You might be thinking I am cold for not returning her appreciation.
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Lets’ trace Monique’s songs up till ‘Take Me to My Love’ with Ralf Gum. Read more
People are afraid to pursue their ambitions. They think they lack the authority and expertise.
I have seen a lot of them hide behind acquiring further knowledge – be it schooling, attending more conferences, networking. Nothing is wrong with these activities – it is actually bright to do them. Just they should not be an excuse for not starting.
Steve Jobs was not a Read more
Good morning
I myself am constantly anxious about a number of things.
So I asked this question on Quora: Why are people in their late twenties anxious about figuring out their life and career? Do follow me and the question.
People came forth and shared some amazing, helpful and even personal views. Check it out here https://www.quora.com/Why-are-people-in-their-late-twenties-anxious-about-figuring-out-their-life-and-career. It will be of some help to you.
With love, Tiisetso