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Making a Dirty Joke and the Only 4 Things I Learned from Gilbert Gottfried

28/03/2016 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

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

The Brilliance of Julius Malema in 15 Points

15/03/2016 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

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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

My Interview on The Writer Files With Roche Mamabolo

14/03/2016 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

My Interview on The Writer Files With Roche Mamabolo

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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Roche: How much time, per day, do you spend reading or doing research your writings?

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

How to Surrender like Monique Bingham

10/03/2016 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

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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

Why You Do Qualify to Do Whatever You Want

24/11/2015 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

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.

Your background does not determine whether you can do it or not

Steve Jobs was not a Read more

Why are people in their late twenties anxious about figuring out their life and career?

06/11/2015 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

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

But He is Nigerian: The Importance of Relating an Honest Scope with Clients

30/10/2015 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

These points are extracted from my upcoming book The Anxious Entrepreneur.

I can build WordPress websites. It is subject to debate though. I mess around with few easy themes and manipulate them until they look awesome. I cannot really edit CSS (the design code used on WordPress websites).

The only reason I learned WordPress a bit was because I needed a website and I could not afford a web designer. This is back in 2010 or so. I have been doing this since then till 2014.

It was the era of the branding epidemic. All the branding gurus said you need a website to be taken seriously. No you don’t. Stay with this book I will show you.

There is so much bullshit out there of the things you ‘must do’ as an entrepreneur. Good bullshit and bad bullshit. Pick only the Read more

The Reasons Why People Do Not Want You To Follow Your Dreams

28/09/2015 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

These points are extracted from my upcoming book The Anxious Entrepreneur.

People like to dig and analyse people’s background affairs.

A homeboy was saying to me I wouldn’t be pursuing entrepreneurship had my parents not been doing ok. He meant, given otherwise, I would have been forced to take a job to keep things going in the family.

It got me thinking of how fortunate I am.

He has a good job and a family of his own. He badly wants to pursue a business interest of his.

People look at their situations; they find what seemingly impedes Read more

2 Ways for Africa to Grow Exponentially – Part 1

25/09/2015 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

One way to define Africa’s challenge is a lot of us do not know how to embed ourselves in the world economy, provide innovatively and freely without trying to rope in perceived gatekeepers.

Online Shipping System that Quotes Buyers Instantly to Anywhere in the World

At the backdrop of the South African Post Office having ‘going concern’ challenges, there are a number of local courier companies mushrooming. Interesting!

I am still not over the pain SAPO cost my book business last year when they went on strike for months.

We do not have bookstore distribution for my books in South Africa or across Africa. We use SAPO to ship. The post office is relatively cheaper. I so wish they had an instant online shipment-quoting-system, instead of having to go to them every time. Even better, a shopper instructed quoting system you can plug into web stores.

It got me thinking that the ability to sell online via an online store, where the customers, anywhere in the world, can instantly get a shipping quote, can be exponential for Africa’s growth.

We did some little research of what is available Read more

4 Ways for Entrepreneurs to Defuse Anxiety

22/09/2015 Tiisetso Maloma Anxiety Blog, Uncategorized

These points are extracted from my fourth book, The Anxious Entrepreneur. Here are some of the Ways To Reduce Anxiety.

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.

It had been weeks since I had any ‘win’. Therefore I needed to hustle people on the phone even if it was 4:00 pm. I was desperate. For goodness’ sake, that time is around knock off time. A business pitch is the last thing they would want to hear.

Ways To Reduce Anxiety

A rejection email had heightened the panic. All these triggered my mind to think I have no hope: immediately, I time travelled in the past and the future. I saw no advantage of what my past has brought to today and I saw no light in my future. Here are some of the Ways To Reduce Anxiety.

Below is what I do to counter such episodes. Read more

Women’s creativity saved the world, Jill Scott’s mother and her potatoes

14/09/2015 Tiisetso Maloma Uncategorized

These points are extracted from my upcoming book The Anxious Entrepreneur.

The theme of my upcoming book, The Anxious Entrepreneur, is anxiety defeats creativity and creativity defeats anxiety.

Anxiety and creativity cannot exist in the same space; one must make room for the other.

The other day I was preparing food. I wanted something different to what I usually make or can make. Given the kind of food available, it was a bit tough to think an unusual dish. Plus, my creativity is limited in the kitchen.

August is women’s month in South Africa and this connected to a story I heard Jill Scott share about her mother and upbringing on an interview with Mapaseka Mokwele on KayaFM. Read more

2 Ways Anxiety Can Affect Entrepreneurs

14/09/2015 Tiisetso Maloma Anxiety Blog, Uncategorized

These points are extracted from my fourth book, The Anxious Entrepreneur. So, this content is related to 2 Ways Anxiety Can Affect Entrepreneurs or How Anxiety Affects The Body.