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How we view the world – Ivo Vegter
Who rules and how they rule is cause for deep global concern – but those who create, innovate and invent are the opposite – they’re cause for great delight and optimism.
I am a South African: Powerful message of hope, belonging from Afro-optimist Gary Alfonso
TV business entrepreneur Gary Alfonso, who describes himself as an Afro-optimist, wrote a powerful essay on his deep connection to South Africa and how he sees his identity.
Keep the faith Cyril, and SA will too
Simply put, people are not motivated or energised by pessimists. So keep the faith Cyril and South Africa will follow your example.
Saffers optimistic about future – survey; lottery scandal; Naspers into second-hand clothes
The Edelman Trust Barometer, released in Davos this week, shows SA was one of only two countries surveyed where economic optimism actually improved.
Seeing possibilities or problems? A simple choice in our own handsÂ
One’s thoughts create our own reality and that no matter what the circumstances, we always have the choice to see possibilities or problems. Â
Optimistic leaders are what the world needs
Optimism becomes extra powerful when paired with high conscientiousness and a social conscience. Business leaders and investors have the chance to shape the narrative.
Alan Knott-Craig: How arranged marriage with SA becomes love affair – commitment
Within a couple days of it being published on Biznews.com, Alan Knott-Craig’s think piece on how to live happily in South Africa was read by more than 50,000 people.
Community speaks: “Inspiring” and many likes for Alan Knott-Craig’s optimism about SA
This morning I sent her the article that Alan Knott-Craig wrote for Biznews in which he gave many reasons to be optimistic about South Africa’s future.
Adrian Gore to myopic Saffers: Look at how well SA is – really!
Economists have many numbers to demonstrate how South Africa is declining, but Adrian Gore has others to counter predictions that the country is a lost cause.