here we go

i look back on our country's recent history (recent being relative, as I am 27 years old) with an overwhelming sense of awe. some said that we could never get through it, others knew that the only way we would is by an awesome miracle. and that's exactly what we received. as i look around now, surrounded by an immense amount of beauty, i am so glad that South Africa has taken this turn.

however, now we face a challenge that, again, many view as insurmountable - competing in a global market.

i was blessed to be able to attend decent primary and high schools, as well as a renowned local university (the university of pretoria) which reportedly had the strongest accounting faculty in the country at the time our class was there (and i would vouch for that). for the past six years, i have worked in a large multinational consulting firm, along with a number of bright individuals who have taught me a multitude of interesting things.

but now the quest begins in earnest...

• firstly, how do you balance your own self-interest with more eternal beliefs?
• and then, how do you merge these with the need for people throughout our country to make some sacrifices (of varying degrees) for the benefit of their communities and country?

it will be interesting to see how things turn out. but until then, we press on. i hope to be sharing some interesting thoughts along the way.