You want to earn more, but something has been blocking you from taking action.Visualisation is a way to emotionally engage with your current circumstances and explore what you need to change to realise your goal of earning more.This is not

122 The Road Ahead

Feb 14th, 2022 3m 58s

Podcast Notes:While travelling back from Stellenbosch I started thinking about the road head. Not only the physical road but the metaphorical road too. Combining the theory of valuation and the metrics that are required to be in pace for a c

121 Why You Should Embrace Your Insignificance

Nov 30th, 2021 4m 55s

Podcast Notes:I am embracing my insignificance. The work of Bill Bryson has helped me realise the miracle of my existence. The miracle inspires be to do something significant. At the same time, I think that what ever I do doesn’t matter. That

120 Its Not About The Education Its About The Certificate

Nov 23rd, 2021 7m 36s

Employees want better managers and leaders. Employees want a recognised certificate, so they have the mobility to advance their careers and earn more. This podcast is about the challenges of providing education or certification. Lots of nuances

119 Eskom's Off Balance Sheet Debt Funding

Nov 15th, 2021 7m 52s

Podcast Notes:Eskom is trying to circumvent their debt problem by shifting the burden onto its suppliers. In the business finance world, we call this off-balance sheet financing. Remember that company called ENRON. This was their part of their

118 How Business Schools Are Falling Into The Endowment Trap

Nov 2nd, 2021 6m 27s

Podcast Notes:Business schools are falling back into the old way of doing things. Very little that has been learnt about delivering blended online learning is surviving the return to live education. This is called the endowment trap. That is t

117 Are You Playing To Win Or Are You Playing Not to Lose?

Oct 27th, 2021 5m 23s

Podcast Notes:What does playing to win look like? What game are we playing? In today’s podcast I talk about the economic game of commerce and trade. What does a winning economic environment look like? I come to some harsh conclusions about the

116 South Africa's Path To Growth And Prosperity Is Through Hidden Champions And Community Banking

Oct 25th, 2021 6m 22s

Podcast Notes:Hidden champions and community banking go hand in hand. In today’s podcast I talk about this combination and why South Africa needs to follow the light of other thriving countries who have been pioneers on this path.https://fas

115 What If I Chose This Life?

Oct 18th, 2021 5m 27s

Podcast Notes:What if everything about your life was chosen by you? In this podcast I explore the “game” of You Chose. In another dimension you get chose everything about your life. Then you live your life according to those choices. WARNING:

114 Second Guessing The Value Of Valuation

Oct 11th, 2021 5m 38s

Podcast Notes:Today’s podcast is about the well-known valuation tool called a discounted cashflow valuation. The DCF is the go-to tool for valuing a business. Listen to the podcast to find out why I am suffering from a case of self-doubt when

113 Why Politicians Will Lose And Entropy Will Win

Oct 5th, 2021 5m 28s

Podcast Notes:Politicians are heading for a surprise. Decentralised financial systems, distributed ledgers and blockchain technology in the hand of private capitalists will be their undoing. This will be the entropy that governments will not b

112 You Don't Have To Have Everything Sorted, Just The Things That Matter

Oct 1st, 2021 6m 7s

Podcast Notes:I used some theatrics in a series of lectures to get some stock exchange execs to pay attention. None of them really wanted to be in the lecture but when I introduced my 1 Wood Driver and practice golf balls to the lecture, they

111 Why It Is Important To Know Where The Finish Line Is

Sep 28th, 2021 6m 7s

Podcast Notes:Knowing where the finish line is can help in the mental preparation required to complete a project. I discuss this concept in more detail. It is an extension of the last podcast that covered the constraint that help with creativi

110 How Constraints Can Help Your Creativity

Sep 22nd, 2021 5m 34s

Podcast Notes:Constraints = Freedom. It sounds like an oxymoron but weirdly it is true. Have a listen to the tips and tricks that I use to unlock my creative momentum every day.https://fastforwardbusiness.substack.com/p/how-constraints-can-h

109 How To Get Unstuck

Sep 17th, 2021 4m 53s

Podcast Notes:Are you stuck? If you are, it is probably because the consequence of your impending decision involves other people. It could also be that your choice involves risk. In today's podcast, I explore this subject and suggest a techniq

108 Reflections On Completing A Bucket List Item

Sep 15th, 2021 4m 53s

Podcast Notes:This podcast is a reflection on completing a bucket list item. It is about the highs and lows of achieving something worthwhile and the sadness that it is over.https://fastforwardbusiness.substack.com/p/reflections-on-completin

107 The Incredible Beauty Of The Wild Coast

Sep 10th, 2021 5m 43s

Podcast Notes:This podcast is a reflection on the beauty of the Wild Coast. Having just spent several days running the trails and beaches I discovered some of the most epic vistas and hidden beaches. https://fastforwardbusiness.substack.com/

106 In Anticipation Of Wild Coast Trail Running

Aug 30th, 2021 5m 55s

Podcast Notes:I’m going running! Yay! 4 days of trail running on the Transkei Wild Coast. 124km from Morgan Bay to Hole in The Wall.Have a listen to what the journey entails. I’ll be recording lots of video and taking many photos. We will se

105 Unmasking Some Crazy

Aug 26th, 2021 5m 56s

Podcast Notes:This is just a crazy commentary on watching people at my local Seattle coffee shop. The commentary is about the weird mask behaviour while ordering and drinking coffee. I can only shake my head and wonder how we got here.https:

104 Jakes Learns To Drive

Aug 23rd, 2021 5m 39s

Podcast Notes:A new series has been introduced to the “Just in Time” articles. It is called The Life of Jakes. Jakes is a young punk who is learning some valuable lessons on his journey of life. The first article is called Jakes Learns to Driv

103 Are You A Builder Or A Breaker?

Aug 20th, 2021 6m 42s

Podcast Notes:I was running with my good friend Dave the other day. We got onto the subject of “Builders and Breakers”. Nothing to do with construction as you will find out in the podcast.By the way…that was day 999 of my #runeveryday runnin

102 No Logic, Only Magic

Aug 18th, 2021 4m 57s

Podcast Notes:Identity politics is a new evil. Choosing arbitrary criteria at the requirement for employment and the award of contracts appears to be the way the world. It is the new form of the “old school tie”. In today’s podcast, I explore

101 What Is Your Choice, Adaptable Or Status Quo?

Aug 13th, 2021 5m 7s

Podcast Notes:Forced to make changes. Stuck in the past. These two don’t play well together. Adaptable or status quo, which mindset do you want to embrace? Listen to the podcast to find out about the characteristics of each one.Get “Just in

100 If You Knew That Success Was Certain What Would You Do?

Aug 10th, 2021 4m 1s

Podcast Notes:Fear of failure is the biggest reason why many do not take action. Getting started is the hardest. Today I explore what could be achieved if success was inevitable.Check out Jack Butcher’s “pointless” chart at https://foundati

099 How To Visualise Value

Aug 5th, 2021 4m 59s

Podcast Notes:Communicating the essence of value is difficulty. @jackbutcher (Twitter handle) does it very well. You can explore his work @visualizevalue In todays’ podcast I talk about a few of Jack Butchers visualizations. This form of val