Author Archives: Gerhi Janse van Vuuren

A South African present

March 5, 2010 – 6:32 pm

I frequently come across conversations where some young person is discussed and it is shared that they do not have a hope for the future. With that there are the assumptions that you should be able to see your own future and that if you only have a positive attitude then South Africa is a [...]

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South Africa related questions asked and answered

March 1, 2010 – 9:39 am

I have been having a conversation with Lucas in the comment threads on my blog. Recently he came back with a number of questions. He did not say exactly why he was asking but I find the questions interesting enough to answer them anyway. So here’s my gut feel unedited first responses:
1. How do u [...]

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Getting unstuck after a day out

February 19, 2010 – 10:11 am

Now if you seriously though my advice for three days of change applied to real 24 hour days you are in for a surprise. At least I am again because I have just had two days of removing obstacles and I suspect this day is also going that direction.
In the end what you want is [...]

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How to become a successful writer in just three days

February 17, 2010 – 8:53 am

This thing about writing being difficult is whole lot of malarkey. I can show you how to become a successful writer in just three days. I’ve done it and if I can do it anybody can.
Ready? Here goes.
Day 1: Decide to be a writer
That’s it. You’ve done enough for the day. Go take a nap.
Okay, [...]

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All the arts are not equal

February 16, 2010 – 8:30 pm

It might come as a surprise to some people but some decisions, even if they are good decisions that took a lot of careful examination and deliberation, need to be taken a number of times before they stick.
I just came to the decision (again) today that I will no longer pursue a career as a [...]

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