Desiderata

Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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I always remember this as it was a poster at Villa Sandenbergh in Hout Bay, and the words are so great and powerful. We should all have this…

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Life On A Little Wooden Boat

Sunday, May 18, 2014
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This is such a beautiful and incredible story, one that stands out for me in this world. As anyone who knows me knows, I don’t care much for…

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Open Door To Solitude

Wednesday, April 9, 2014
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Over the past few months, even years perhaps, I’ve come to realise that the city really isn’t my favorite place. Any opportunity I get to be outdoors, whether…

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Made In The Land Of Wheat & Maize

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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I love proper story telling, and I’m starting to find it these days as I cut my Twitter/Instagram/Facebook feeds down to exactly what I want. I spotted this…

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It’s Social Media But You’re Stuck At A Desk

Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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Probably over the last year or so, I’ve cut down on what I look at on the internet. I’ve unliked brands on Facebook and unfollowed them on Twitter….

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Humans Of New York

Tuesday, February 25, 2014
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I haven’t been following Humans Of New York for too long, but the story behind it fascinates me. Brandon Stanton moved to New York with 2 suitcases and…

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Yeti Bicycles: The Lunch Ride

Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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I often see workers at office balconies, or outside the office, smoking away during breaks. Or going to the nearest shop to buy junk food. If you really…

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The Overview Effect

Wednesday, December 4, 2013
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We often get so caught up in our world, that we forget that there is something bigger going on. We get caught up in small social circles and…

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Why We Create Music

Monday, November 25, 2013
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This is such an amazing piece on why people create music, and the feeling and emotion behind it. Like writing, it can be hugely personal and a lot…

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Under Over With Nick de Wit And Glen Dell

Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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This video was recently released showing FMX rider Nick de Wit jumping over the plane of the late Glen Dell. It was filmed in September 2013, and sadly…

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Sackets Harbor Brewing Company

Friday, November 15, 2013
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This isn’t a local brewery obviously, but I love the way this story is told. It really captures the passion and emotion behind creating a real product. We’re…

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A Story For Tomorrow

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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A friend of mine posted this on Facebook, and it’s easily one of the greatest travel clips I’ve seen. Just the way the story is told is amazing…

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The Virgin Records Story

Monday, November 11, 2013
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I’ve read all his books, love the way he does business (Often working from his home at Necker Island) and love his ‘Screw it let’s do it’ attitude….

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The Story Behind Matblac Raw Design

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
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Looking for an excuse to get out of a B.Com, Mathew Nielson founded Matblac. This is the story of how this amazing luxury brand started out as a…

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Jack

Tuesday, November 5, 2013
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I spotted this via Dean Leslie, and it’s for those of you who dream of owning a cabin in the woods, a place to retreat from all the…

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