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      After 413 Days in ICU (And a R21 million bill), Kelvin van Baalen is Thriving

      After 413 Days in ICU (And a R21 Million Bill), Kelvin van Baalen is Thriving

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque February 26, 2026March 1, 2026 98,828 0

      Kelvin van Baalen spent 413 days in ICU, was resuscitated 9 times, had 27 surgeries and faced injuries that should have ended everything he had planned for his future. Instead,…

      Twenty-Twenty Fix: New Year, Same You… Just a Little More Whole

      Twenty-Twenty Fix: New Year, Same You… Just a Little More Whole

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 12, 2026 280 0

      Every January comes with pressure. The pressure to change, to do better, to become someone new, to magically transform into your “best self” by the end of week one. But…

      Reflection, Antcipation... And New Year's Resolutions!

      More Dancing, Saying Yes and Telling People to F*ck Off: My Real 2026 Resolutions

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 1, 2026January 1, 2026 1,530 0

      This year, I’m not pretending to float into January like a yogi who’s mastered inner peace. I’m arriving messy, hopeful, determined… and ready to dance.   South Africa (01 January…

      From Broken Beginnings to Purposeful Success: Darren Morris on Building Lucky Hustle

      From Broken Beginnings to Purposeful Success: Darren Morris on Building Lucky Hustle

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 29, 2025November 1, 2025 3,124 0

      From a childhood marked by hardship to running a purpose-driven agency, Darren Morris’ story is one of grit, grace and growth.   Johannesburg, South Africa (29 October 2025) – The…

      A Message to Every Kid Being Bullied: You Are Not Alone!

      A Message to Every Kid Being Bullied: You Are Not Alone!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 25, 2025 680 0

      For every person who feels different, unwanted or “too much”. For anyone who has been bullied… I’ve been there. And I want to tell you what comes next.   South…

      How Anton Haig’s Greatest Win Came After the Game

      How Anton Haig’s Greatest Win Came After the Game

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindeque July 18, 2025 608 0

      From golfing with legends to battling addiction, Anton Haig has walked a road few see… and even fewer survive. But where many fall, he chose to rise.   Johannesburg, South…

      He Tore His Calf 6km into Comrades… and Still Finished the Race. For the Kids

      He Tore His Calf 6km into Comrades… and Still Finished the Race. For the Kids

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025 701 0

      He had every reason to stop. Six kilometres into the Comrades Marathon, Richard Laskey tore his calf. But instead of calling it quits, he kept going… because this run wasn’t…

      Get Off the Pit Lane: How Letting Go Can Lead to Real Growth!

      Get Off the Pit Lane: How Letting Go Can Lead to Real Growth!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 1, 2025 211 0

      You don’t have to be everywhere, all at once, to be in control. Sometimes real leadership looks like stepping off track and getting off the “pit lane”.   South Africa…

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