Author: Dave Luis
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Why I’m not a rugby fan anymore
The fear, pain and rage are going to kill me. Sadly, that is the way with many extreme fanatics. My outlook and my fandom needs to change if I am to survive.
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How I’m Going to Save Myself From Myself This Year
Everybody knows that the road to oblivion is paved with well-intended resolutions. And yet, what better time than the start of a year to start all over again? This time, it’s for real. Promise! By Dave Luis
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Why I am #NotEatingOut for the Whole of November
I have planned my menus and cooked at night, even when I was tired and really, really didn’t want to. In fact, especially then.
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The Sad But True Story of How Bob Lost His Job
Dave Luis shares some crucial social media tips for keeping it tidy so that you don’t put your career opportunities at risk.
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Five Sure Ways to Survive the Year With No Chill
When the dust had settled and the retrenchment process was over, we had to pick up the pieces and deliver on our targets. Which hadn’t changed.
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The 5 Stages of Coping With the Terrible Agony of a Rugby Loss
Denial. Anger. Bargaining. Depression. Acceptance. Be prepared – it’s going to be a shaky ride.
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What I’ve Learned About Life From My 33 Social Media Profiles
At last count, I have profiles on 27 different platforms, not counting the 6 dormant dating profiles that proclaim my love of long walks on the beach. So what has working in social media for major brands taught me about how to manage my 33 personal profiles?
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How Spanky Miranda Taught Me to Leave Home & Love Life
I feel more at ease and more at home in my car than I do in my actual home. I would rather spend eight hours on the road in my car than sitting at home. You could argue that I only sleep at home, and that really I live in my car.
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A Non-Fan’s Guide to Surviving Super Rugby
Non-fans are in for one hell of a ride, otherwise known as the Super 18 rugby tournament. Or Super Rugby, if you’re a proper fan.
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Never Mind Your Job Title, Mind Your Job!
Are you a middle manager, a top-ranking executive, or a chief cook and bottle-washer with delusions of grandeur? Whatever your business card may say, just be yourself and do the job you love to do. By Dave Luis