Self-Doubt and Creativity: How to Overcome The Fear of Putting Yourself Out There
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Self-Doubt and Creativity: How to Overcome The Fear of Putting Yourself Out There

The memory of my first “real” marketing job interview remains crystal clear to this day. Applicants were asked to do a presentation on how they would market the Top Gear Festival – a world-renowned motoring event – in Durban, South Africa. The big day had finally arrived and I was ready for my moment in…

Business Boosting Strategies while Working from Home
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Business Boosting Strategies while Working from Home

The COVID-19 pandemic and international lockdowns have had an enormous impact on the world and businesses as a whole. Non-essential companies have had to cease operations abruptly, and those permitted to operate under lockdowns regulations have had to acclimate to working from home. It may seem bleak for small business owners, but this will be…

Why Productivity Is No Longer My Priority (but New Girl is)
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Why Productivity Is No Longer My Priority (but New Girl is)

Has anyone written King Lear 2 yet? At the beginning of lockdown, we were all encouraged to hustle more. I received enthusiastic press releases reminding me to use this opportunity to master the guitar/write that book/learn a language. After all, Isaac Newton invented gravity and Shakespeare allegedly wrote King Lear on lockdown, so we shouldn’t…

The Winning 4-Step Process for Overcoming Setbacks
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The Winning 4-Step Process for Overcoming Setbacks

Setbacks happen, it’s an inevitable part of life. Especially if you’re putting yourself out there, striving hard, working hard, and challenging your fears. Successful people do not avoid setbacks, they expect them. So before we get stuck into the four strategies, it is first important to address your mindset. Are you ready to expect setbacks?…