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Quick Q+A With Lotus: Mug Love
Quick Q+A with Lotus features local South African businesses in the new world for readers! Meet Lisa, the creative and owner behind Mug Love! They customize different mugs and water bottles, that get couriered anywhere South Africa.
Quick Q+A With Lotus: Yolk
Quick Q+A with Lotus features local South African businesses in the new world for readers! This week we welcome wonder-woman Stella Pretorius from Yolk, a former office stationery hub now a home for print and design.
Quick Q+A with Lotus: Avviare Bookish Art
Quick Q+A with Lotus features local South African businesses in the new world for readers! We welcome artist, entrepreneur Luzanne Warren from Avviare Bookish Art. Luzanne’s love for reading and art helped her turn a passion project into a career in art.
Quick Q+A with Lotus: SimpliPlay
Quick Q+A with Lotus features local South African businesses in the new world for readers! For our first feature we welcome John Martin, the Founder of the new start-up tech haven: SimpliPlay!
Review: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
Years after Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog was released in 2016, I came across a copy in great condition. I first thought it wouldn’t be worth my while reading given the time that lapsed, but then I remembered the latest books are hardly the most relevant (although they’re often assumed to be). Shoe Dog did not disappoint!
Cape Town’s Newest Online Bookstore: Lotus Bookstore
Here’s a little insight into Cape Town’s brand new online second-hand bookstore:
Review: Africa’s Billionaires by Chris Bishop
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become one of the wealthiest and most successful in your country and continent, Chris Bishop’s latest book Africa’s Billionaires is a must-read! Synopsis Written by the founder of Forbes Africa, this is a masterclass on how the brightest and most successful entrepreneurs across Africa made their fortunes,… Continue reading Review: Africa’s Billionaires by Chris Bishop
5 Great Books For Young South African Investors
Here are some of my favourite investment books I’ve read that I think are essential for young aspiring South African investors...
Review: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss [Penguin Random House]
“We all need fuel. Without the assistance, advice, and inspiration of others, the gears of our mind grind to a halt, and we’re stuck with nowhere to go.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger For the last two years, Ferriss has interviewed more than 200 world-class performers for his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. The guests range from super celebs… Continue reading Review: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss [Penguin Random House]
Review: Robert Kiyosaki – Rich Dad Poor Dad
“Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success.” – Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad Poor Dad (RDPD) was one of the first investing books I ever picked up. It was stacked on my uncle’s bookshelf and the title instantly caught… Continue reading Review: Robert Kiyosaki – Rich Dad Poor Dad
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