I am writing this in my third and final week of a training engagement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I am slightly ashamed to admit that I did not know what the capital of Saudi was until I was offered an opportunity to provide Data Management training there. I also had to write “Riyadh” several times…
A new day 13 July 2021 started like no other morning. At 4am, my wife and I sat in our car. Coffee from the flask warmed our hands and hearts as we waited. We were on the lookout for wildlife. This may sound like the beginning of a holiday to remember in the Kruger National…
It is part of human nature to follow the herd in most of our decisions. Wether buying a cell phone, or expressing social media opinions or theology — it’s simpler to follow those we have relationships with than research every point. Most of the time, that is a rational shortcut to decisions — so long…
I have been an impostor for most of my working life. It may come as a surprise to most people to hear that, but I hid it well. In fact, the phrase “fake it till you make it” was incorrect, as I faked so well for so long that I just became an expert faker!…
The human need for being-understood-and-understanding-others is fascinating. The last few weeks I have been bombarded on various levels with this concept, and it sent me into some contemplation. Time … is not on our side Living in the Western World implies having a busy life. “Busy” seems to be like a password, used whenever we…
Are you aware of how taxing those “little” things we demand from others can be? Or have you realised how silly some of those demands actually are once they’re viewed with a little perspective? The phrase “I don’t ask for very much, BUT…” became a running joke in our home over the last few days…
Ons loop nou al vir die afgelope dekade saam met kanker in ons gesin. Ons daal soms baie laag. Ander kere rys ons baie hoog. Maar deurlopend is dit die God van Lewe wat konstant ons Reisgenoot is – om ons op te tel, moed te gee, te troos, en te herinner dat die lewe nie net gaan oor dié lewe nie. Hier is ‘n bietjie van ons storie.
We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment
Every day ants do pretty much the same thing. They go out of their nests, find some food, and bring it back into the nest. Along the way, they stop each time they pass another ant, and their antennas touch briefly. Do they say hi? “How are the wife and kids!?” Receive a message from…
2021: Off to a (not so) good start: Most people I know were glad to say goodbye to 2020. Most people I know, talk a lot about the shocking start to 2021. For the people working in hospitals, care institutions and other healthcare settings, the start to this year was not the most promising ever….