James Donald

12
Aug
✅ LinkedIn Power Routine: Replace the News Scroll with Purpose

✅ LinkedIn Power Routine: Replace the News Scroll with Purpose

For solopreneurs, job seekers & consultants who want to grow their network, find work, and convert leads—without doomscrolling. You
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12
Aug
How to Build a Purpose-Driven Routine in Distracting Times

How to Build a Purpose-Driven Routine in Distracting Times

Some days feel like one long scroll. News, messages, meetings — all competing for your attention. Without a deliberate rhythm, you
1 min read
12
Aug
The Youth Jobs Crisis: What’s Actually Working in South Africa

The Youth Jobs Crisis: What’s Actually Working in South Africa

Every year, thousands of young South Africans finish school and face the same wall: no job, little experience, and few
1 min read
12
Aug
Five YouTube Channels That Actually Make You Smarter

Five YouTube Channels That Actually Make You Smarter

* Mark Rober – playful engineering and problem-solving. * Economics Explained – clear takes on global and African markets. * Ndebele Creative – design, language, and
12
Aug
10 South African Creators You Should Know About Now

10 South African Creators You Should Know About Now

From climate activists to urban farmers, educators to tech makers — there’s a wave of South Africans shaping conversations that
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12
Aug
The Case for Re-creation, Not Just Recreation

The Case for Re-creation, Not Just Recreation

We treat leisure like a break from “real work.” But the best downtime rebuilds us — physically, mentally, creatively. For me,
12
Aug
Why I’m curious with This South African Indie Game

Why I’m curious with This South African Indie Game

It’s called Broforce, and it’s equal parts absurd and brilliant. Local studio Free Lives made it years ago,
12
Aug
The Power of Weak Ties in a Polarised World

The Power of Weak Ties in a Polarised World

Mark Granovetter’s classic research on “weak ties” — acquaintances who open unexpected doors — still holds true. I’ve seen it
12
Aug
How a Small Kenyan Town Is Reinventing Local Media

How a Small Kenyan Town Is Reinventing Local Media

In Kitui County, a group of young journalists started a WhatsApp-based news service to bypass unreliable print distribution. Now they
12
Aug
What I Learned online this week  about democracy

What I Learned online this week about democracy

This week I heard a talk by Dr. Nompumelelo Runji, reflecting on democracy’s resilience in Africa. It’s 15