Push Start Podcast

In this podcast, I go over 8 things that I wish someone told me to do in matric. I go over study tips, finances and planning for your future. 

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It is that time of the year where you are thinking about bringing everything to a close and can't wait for the holiday season. Burnout and fatigue are common towards the end of the year and in this episode, I share ways you can deal with this and come back recharged to finish off your goals without feeling like a zombie. 

Useful links: 

Greg Mckeown, Essentialism: https://gregmckeown.com/book/

Cal Newport's guide to less ...

You know the feeling you have created a todo list the day before or the start of the day and at the end of the day you look back and you find that you have not completed your tasks or worse, haven't started at all! 

It does not have to be that way. In this episode, I share some of the things I have experimented with when setting tasks and getting things done. Some of the stuff is unconventional and as a result of learning thro...

We all know that good lifestyle design starts with some goal setting, but using wrong frameworks and strategies on setting goals can be a setback.  I was looking back on some of the goals I made and had a good laugh, "I want to be rich before 30".  Sounds good at surface value but is the goal:

• Specific, (when and how am I going to do this?) 
• Measurable (what does rich look like?),
• Attainable, (am I in the ri...

In this episode of Push Start Podcast, we talk to Felicia De Klerk. She has over a decade in entrepreneurship, working in the events business. 

She shares:

• Why more women need to go into entrepreneurship in Africa (and other developing markets). 
• Her experiences with balancing motherhood, continuous learning, giving back to her community in Johannesburg South. 
• Who and what inspired her to go into philanthrop...

In this episode of PushStartHacks, I talk about my productivity app combination that helps me handle various life spheres, health, work and relationships.

We handle apps that will help you with goal setting. It has been proven that people that write down their goals are more likely to achieve them than people that don't.  People that write them down and work on them do much better: 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy...

If you want a creative skill that doesn't require lots of equipment to invest in - you can even start from your smartphone - then graphic design is for you. Whether you want to be a solopreneur through freelancing, or you want to work for a design or media house, graphic design has the added advantage of being an in-demand digital skill with remote-work capabilities. This is a skill you can earn additional income, feed your creativ...

In this episode, we go through different ways to use social media productively without being distracted, hurting your focus for deep work and fatiguing yourself out.

This episode is for anyone that feels like social media impacts their lives, the goals they set for themselves, maybe it distracts them or maybe it depresses them or makes them feel more anxiety.

Dr Cal Newport's Blog:

calnewport.com/

Mark Struczewski on LinkedIn:

http...

In this instalment of Push Start Books, we cover a book that is relevant to the current moment we are in now. This book by Dr Gleb Tsipursky is a short yet impactful read. It is layered with strategies that help individuals, families, organizations and businesses make good decisions based on overcoming cognitive biases and concepts from behavioural economics. The concepts are laid out in a way that is simple for anyone to understan...

In this instalment of PushStartHacks, we go through different strategies and major points to consider when applying for varsity/college during the pandemic. We talk about how do you pick a degree and career, how does one pick a varsity/college, accreditation of programmes and how to finance your further education and many more good nuggets. 

Applications season is upon us and you need to know your closing dates(South African U...

In this instalment of Push Start Hacks, we look at some of the things I have learnt from spending almost half a year partially isolated due to the lockdown. The lessons are detailed with relatable personal stories and actionable tips that one can implement based on what they need during lockdown

The next episode will detail a book that I am continuously reading by Dr Gleb Tsipursky, which has tons of science-backed information and ...

It is a tough and unprecedented time. This history-defining moment has brought new challenges to light. The mind definitely has found a new challenge to contend with. In this episode, I share my experiences of staying mentally strong during this time. I hope you find them helpful. 

I am in no shape or form a subject matter expert on this and there are professionals and helplines you can contact if you need professional he...

Ah, Procrastination! One of the many things we like doing at the moment and feel bitter after doing it. It leaves a sour taste in your mouth for sure when you are rushing to complete a project you have been putting off for a long time in an unrealistic coffee-fueled sprint. Everyone suffers from procrastination but it does not have to be that way. In this episode, I summarize the main takeaway points from the 1988 classic, The Now ...

Schools are closed, classes are empty and social media is packed lol. In this episode, I share productivity tips and tricks for high school students. These tips will enable you to get a head start on learning and keeping up with studies during the lockdown period. If you not in high school, please share this episode with someone that you know might get great help from it. Below are some of the tools mentioned in the episode. 

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Jonaed Iqbal is the founder of NoDegree.com, a career consulting business that helps people find craft meaningful careers through helping them craft unique career paths, even when having #NoDegree! He started the business after having noticing that his job as an Actuary at the time did not satisfy his appetite to give and make an impact. 

In this episode, we discuss the mentality needed for crafting a great career without a de...

Welcome to another instalment of #PushStartHacks. In this episode, we talk about rewarding jobs of the future with that you can get without having a degree. Varsity is expensive and not everyone is supposed to go or wants to go for varied and valid reasons. Here I cover the reasons why you might want to look into these fields if you intend on building a career without going to university or college. 

Helpful sites: linkedin.co...

Yenziwe Ngwenya (IG: @yenzi_n), affectionately known as Yenzi to her closest people and subscribers, is a South African YouTuber passionate about content creation in Africa. Her channel Intentional Yenzi focusses on personal development and fruitful intentional living in the world of ever-changing innovation and technology. She tackles crucial modern-day challenges like digital wellbeing,  dealing with failure and setback and ...