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Belief, Taking Ownership and The Importance of GRIT

Oct 25, 20233 min read

Belief, Taking Ownership and The Importance of GRIT

“You become what you believe” – message from my sushi takeout guy. Made me think. I’m pretty attached to my belief systems hey. I believe...

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GOATS, The Bag of Potatoes and Moments That Matter

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Oct 17, 20233 min read

GOATS, The Bag of Potatoes and Moments That Matter

A good mate of mine, years ago, laid out the difference between great sportsmen and legends. Consider the age-old debate about the better...

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The Nature of Time, Conditions for Success and Removing Obstacles

PG Geldenhuys

Oct 11, 20233 min read

The Nature of Time, Conditions for Success and Removing Obstacles

I used to walk up Lion’s Head all the time, at least once a week. The iconic short hike up to the mountain top in the middle of the Cape...

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The Springboks And Team Europe, Consistency And The Power of SMaC

PG Geldenhuys

Oct 4, 20234 min read

The Springboks And Team Europe, Consistency And The Power of SMaC

It’s been another great week for sport. Or has it? Consider my beloved Springboks. They always lose to Australia in Australia. They...

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Yellowstone, Not Playing For The Crowd and Brooks Koepka

PG Geldenhuys

Sep 26, 20233 min read

Yellowstone, Not Playing For The Crowd and Brooks Koepka

I love sport. I love to play, and I love to watch. September 2023 is a season particularly rich in content, with a Rugby World Cup and a...

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Innovation, Rassie Erasmus and the Eisenhower Matrix

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Sep 20, 20234 min read

Innovation, Rassie Erasmus and the Eisenhower Matrix

Don’t you love it when the script gets flipped? I’m talking about the Rugby World Cup, of course. I’m 49 years old, and for most of my...

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The Kicker Question, Small Margins and Conditions for Success

PG Geldenhuys

Sep 13, 20234 min read

The Kicker Question, Small Margins and Conditions for Success

I have had the privilege to re-engage with the game of golf this year. I am working toward my 55th birthday (6 years from now) where I...

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Barbie, Jungian Archetypes and Elusive Authenticity

PG Geldenhuys

Sep 6, 20235 min read

Barbie, Jungian Archetypes and Elusive Authenticity

Four years ago, I knew exactly who I was. Business owner. Cheerleader, marketer, therapist, teacher, chief worrier and occasional good...

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Siya Kolisi, Good to Great and My AI Buddy

PG Geldenhuys

Aug 29, 20236 min read

Siya Kolisi, Good to Great and My AI Buddy

Never has a warmup game had such an impact. The Springboks, still smarting from a humiliation at the hands of their old rivals the All...

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Jungian Archetypes, Enneagram and Raising Kids

PG Geldenhuys

Aug 23, 20233 min read

Jungian Archetypes, Enneagram and Raising Kids

Raising kids is hard. Our boys are 4 and 5, 11.5 months apart, and a handful. My mom celebrates the fact that they are lively, we are...

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Aug 16, 20232 min read

The Good Old Days. Were They That Good?

This last week, I took my eldest son golfing. We went down to my old home course of the Strand, which had, since I left the club and the...

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Younger Next Year (And Why My Mom Is A Legend)

PG Geldenhuys

Aug 8, 20234 min read

Younger Next Year (And Why My Mom Is A Legend)

My father was a legend, and he lived life large. He also used his body like a wrecking ball. Rugby, diving, food, drink, cigarettes, and...

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What Do You Do When Your Happy Place Is No Longer Your Happy Place?

PG Geldenhuys

Aug 2, 20234 min read

What Do You Do When Your Happy Place Is No Longer Your Happy Place?

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that …” – Declaration of Independence There’s a story I have been telling myself for years. It...

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PG Geldenhuys

Jul 26, 20232 min read

The Air Fryer, The Dog And Boundaries

So we finally bought an air fryer. Look, we don’t have a massive kitchen. Despite compelling testimonials starting in Covid, I’ve...

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Rewriting History: The Battle of Blood River and Who Cooked Up The MCU

PG Geldenhuys

Jul 19, 20233 min read

Rewriting History: The Battle of Blood River and Who Cooked Up The MCU

I think I read it somewhere: “History is written by the victors.” I was flummoxed to see this again in action this week. CASE STUDY #1:...

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The Saudis, The Long Game & Keeping Your Eye On The Prize

PG Geldenhuys

Jul 12, 20234 min read

The Saudis, The Long Game & Keeping Your Eye On The Prize

Those of you that read my musings regularly know that I love sport. Rugby, tennis, golf – games I particularly love to watch more than...

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PG Geldenhuys

Jul 5, 20232 min read

Don’t Celebrate Your Independence Day!

Ok, my friends in the US, don’t shoot me. I just wanted to grab your attention. Happy 4th of July, by the way. I personally also like May...

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When The Auditors Come Knocking At Naptime

PG Geldenhuys

Jun 27, 20233 min read

When The Auditors Come Knocking At Naptime

It sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Time and energy audit. Like some guy in a suit is going to come to my office and demand to look at my books...

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Buying Back Time & Overcoming Limitations

PG Geldenhuys

Jun 21, 20233 min read

Buying Back Time & Overcoming Limitations

I recently asked my new best friend: “Please summarise the book: Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell.” I was interested in what the fuss...

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Courage Is Contagious (And How To Deal With Schmutz)

PG Geldenhuys

Jun 14, 20232 min read

Courage Is Contagious (And How To Deal With Schmutz)

He had our attention. The chap on the stage had just spent 10 minutes graphically expanding on the concept of “Schmutz”. It’s a Hebrew...

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