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The last 20 minutes of this interview will make you think again. Listen very closely to what Jada is asking Steven. Take a listen to this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-diary-of-a-ceo-with-steven-bartlett/id1291423644?i=1000631432970. Jada also touches on intimacy. 

Zukav and Francis (2001:112-114) define intimacy as the measure of the energy that leaves your energy system in love and trust. We are designed to be intimate - caring, sensitive, and loving toward one another. When you are intimate, you are fulfilled. The first intimacy is gratifying and joyful. You feel open to your life and to others. You look forward to being with others. You care about them. You feel connected to them, even if they do not feel connected to you. You are interested in them. You appreciate them, and you appreciate that they are in your life.

The second experience, lack of intimacy, is painful. People appear to you as objects. You are not interested in what they feel or think except when it affects you. You are more concerned with things, such as a new car or a better job than you are with people. Activities like finishing a project or achieving a goal are more important to you than people. Everything is more important to you than people unless you need them to accomplish what you want. 

May you find your gratifying and joyful intimacy, Wowos. 

Warm regards,

Wonga Ntshinga, 

Founder and Director 

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16 September 2022, 
 
Good Evening Wowos, 
 
Robin Sharma wrote, “When Mahatma Gandhi died, he had about ten possessions, including his sandals, a watch, eyeglasses and a simple bowl to eat from. Mother Teresa, so prosperous of heart and rich with the authentic power to influence millions, died in a tiny room containing almost no worldly goods. When she’d travel, she’d carry all her things in a white cloth bag”. 

Please listen to this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-daily-mastery-podcast-by-robin-sharma/id1521068608?i=1000614872220. 
 
We are looking for you to:
 
1.    sleep on the floor at least one night per month; 
2.    fast once a week per year (our start). 
3.    possess only ten items in this world like Mahatma Gandhi; 
 
The idea of this, Wowos, is to keep us strong, disciplined, and focused. 
 
Let me know which option you will take. 
 
Good night, all. 
 
The text above is inspired by the book The 5 a.m. Club. Join the 5 AM Club here.

5 September 2023 

I agree with some aspects of this 

However, it would be amiss to claim that there is nothing competent about Mbeki, Zuma or CR.

These Presidents have had their share of successes (which one can take and use for a model that Zibu is looking for). We can also look at their weaknesses and use them as a model for better leadership in SA. 

I hardly agree with the sentiment that says our leaders are a 1 or 0. So, in short, I am saying there's a lot to benchmark from. For instance, we learned why growing the economy was important during Mbeki's time. We also learnt why working with other African countries is vital for African unity and success. At the same time, we learnt through Mbeki why it is not always advisable to just take things as they are given or subscribed by the West

During JZ's time, we learnt why it is critical to prioritise rural development and invest in large infrastructure. We also understood how difficult it is to provide free education, but JZ still pushed for it. I believe he was pro-South Africa (which is what Zibu wants), albeit the State Capture under him 

So, we will always find good and bad in every leader worldwide. And we will also never find all solutions in one leader.

So, with CR or any other current President anywhere in the world, you will have good and bad; of course, the scales will differ depending on who is measuring.

If I have to say, Mbeki was a good President, barring his weakness on HIV and Arms Deal. But he led his cabinet and party with boldness. And he wasn't afraid to make decisions in line with his party. And his recall is a testament to this. He gracefully exited a Presidential seat. How much does that cost the world over? 

In essence, what I am saying is there is a model. One just has to look everywhere to find it.

Jabu Mtsweni 

Wowos Club Shareholder 

In this recording, https://youtu.be/qalcVX5hM1Q, Jim Rohn argues that we must not become victims of ourselves. The real thief lies within. He says watch out for your mind as it can be a thief. Remember, your mind translates words into images. So, if you say, “I’m trying to be financially positive”. Your mind will see you as trying and not doing it. 

In the same recording, one of my favourite motivational speakers, Les Brown, said that most of our self-talk is negative. Do you have those voices that say, “You can’t do it”, “you don’t have the know-how”, “you come from a poor background”, “It has never been done before”, “I will do this as soon as the children grow up”; and so forth. Don’t focus on those voices and fear! 87% of our thoughts are negative! Channel your energies to the 13% good thoughts. 

So, what is the solution? Les Brown argues that you must write down five reasons why you deserve what you want to achieve. Jim Rohn also states that one needs to develop good habits and do the best you can. You will recall Earl Nightingale once said, “Those who earn more decided to earn more”. 

Have a wonderful weekend, Wowos. 

Warm regards,

Wonga Ntshinga, 

Founder and Director 

Wowos Club 

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