By Alec Hogg
A discussion in the office yesterday reminded me of my old SABC boss, the late Christo Kritzinger. As near to perfect an example of a Damascene Conversion as you’d ever find, Christo became a devoted supporter of the New SA at a time when many others weren’t so sure. He also invested a lot of effort in up-skilling himself – sharing much of what he learnt with the rest of us.
It was Christo who introduced me to the life changing Stephen Covey book “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” It’s still top of my recommended reading list for those who ask. In the context of yesterday’s discussion, perhaps the most valuable advice he ever gave me was pretty simple. Think, he said. Really think. Take decisions, but before you do so think about it. Because if you have thought it through, and it doesn’t work out, you’ll have learnt something. Otherwise it was just a wasteful mistake.
Great advice. Which, along with Covey’s masterpiece, were gifts that I’ll be forever grateful for. Thanks Christo.
Yesterday’s to stories
Lucy Kellaway: Wondered where the schoolyard bully ended up working?
Transport Dept: Emirates Airlines won’t be stopped from flying into SA
Ketso Gordhan lambastes PPC Board in public statement
Shortage of properties for sale in SA cities: Herschel Jawitz
Is London property market about to crash? Buyers disappear
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