Absolutely love this.

You are to become a creator, not a competitor...

Anyone who knows me, has know me to be very competitive. I've been so since I can remember. 


I've recently tired of it, not because I have a hopeless attitude, or i'm giving up, but because I have realized there is MUCH more to life, and also that the best way to get where you desire to be is to become less of a competitor and more of a creator. I came across the below article today, and I will be exploring the concept further in future posts:


‎"- We often shouldn’t seek to be really good competitors. We should seek to be really good monopolists. Instead of being slightly better than everybody else in a crowded and established field, it’s often more valuable to create a new market and totally dominate it. The profit margins are much bigger, and the value to society is often bigger, too. 

- Doing something so creative that you establish a distinct market, niche and identity. You’ve established a creative monopoly and everybody has to come to you if they want that service, at least for a time.

- Creative people don’t follow the crowds; they seek out the blank spots on the map.

- We live in a culture that nurtures competitive skills. And they are necessary: discipline, rigor and reliability. But it’s probably a good idea to try to supplement them with the skills of the creative monopolist: alertness, independence and the ability to reclaim forgotten traditions. 


Read the entire article here

Part Two: We went to the rugby. And had a lot of fun

Oh what fun! 

Definitely an awesome evening out, such energy-such excitement- such anticipation.

Again, Again!

Part One: We went to the rugby. And visited an old school.

I went to a rugby game for the first time yesterday, where we watched the Bulls defeat the Brumbies at Loftus stadium. 

The stadium happens to be next to Affies (Afrikaans Boys High School) where we had a braai before the match. 

Wow, what a school, over 90 years old, and built to last. Such beautiful detail- such history, I could have wondered the halls for days.

Madame Zingara

I am so excited!

In early 2010 I was lucky enough to attend Madame Zingara as part of my work's year end function. I had such a phenomenal time, and decided that because they are in Joburg again I am going to take Craig to go see them.

The experience includes an incredible 4-course meal, and a show. Mind you, this is not just any show; I would describe it as a circ de soleil/ circus/ extravaganza

I can certainly recommend the show to anyone looking for an awesome evening out. You can check out ticket prices and dates here.