The Inspiring Odyssey of Joe Simpson: Never Underestimate the Power of Trying
A Tale of Two Climbers: Setting the Stage In June 1985, British mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates embarked on a historic adventure—ascending the treacherous West Face of Siula Grande, a 21,000-foot mountain in Peru. Their initial ascent was arduous, but that was just a prelude to what would become a test of their physical […]
Nelson Mandela’s Lesson: Is Being ‘Bad’ Truly in One’s Nature?
The Brutal Commanding Officer: Setting the Scene During Nelson Mandela’s 19-year imprisonment on Robben Island, one figure stood out as the epitome of brutality: Commanding Officer Badenhorst. A man seemingly devoid of empathy, he was a living, breathing manifestation of the system that sought to crush Mandela and his fellow inmates. The Unlikely Exchange: A […]
I wanted to change the world
When I was a young boy, I wanted to change the world. I found it was too difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my country. When I found I couldn’t change the country, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an older man, I […]
