PHOTO CREDIT: Seth Winterhalter A gift from self-doubt? I hear you ask suspiciously. I know! Who knew right?! If you’re like me, then...

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I may be turning 40 later this year, but arriving at Habitat for Humanity’s West Oakland workshop feels like my first day of school. I...

The longest journey starts with the first step. 9% of people buying online courses – finish them. Not implement. Not become successful....

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Me pictured after finishing my last solo climb, number 366 on January 1st 2019 Thank You (In about 8 minutes of reading) Climbing Table...

From Cape Town to California I’ve been procrastinating on my writing like you cannot believe since finishing my challenge – I think I’ve...

It’s easy to make snap judgements on what I see or hear; because let’s face it – most things I comment on (socially, politically,...

It’s December – and for many that means a downhill slide into holiday mode; a panic for many parents about what to do with children on...

Sunbird (male) quietly surveying the city below                      Photo Credit: Natalie du Preez As I sit here I can’t believe nine...

Today would’ve been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, it coincides with my 199th hike up Table Mountain joined by Elliot (from Langa) and...

After several days in rain and poor visibility – this greeted me on my halfway hike Week 27 sees me starting on a memorable day – exactly...

Week 26 My week starts off with an incredible sunset hike where I do my second fastest summit. Thankfully, because I run into hikers...

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The journey of life has infinite experiences – and yet we tend to focus on a finite amount of them. Destinations have somehow become the...

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