Tag: Dave Luis
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How I won my war against the Food Police
Lunch at the office used to be a simple affair. You took lunch to the office, and you ate it. On a good day, maybe you’d even share a sandwich with a special friend. But in these days of nutritional fads and dietary revolutions, lunch at the office has become a food fight of epic…
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What the Easter Bunny can teach us about getting on at work
A workplace can be a place of tension, stress, and compartmentalised thinking. Or it can be place of openness, sharing, and understanding, especially when the holidays roll around. The secret? Tolerance and good humour. Oh, and chocolate helps, too. By Dave Luis
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5 On-the-Money Ways to Get That Raise You Deserve
You work hard for a living. You know what you’re worth, and you can prove it by pointing at the results. So why, then, is it still so difficult to negotiate that raise you’ve earned with your own blood, sweat, and tears? Try these tips when the time is right, and you could be smiling…
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Have I been wrong about marriage all along?
How Vince & Maru’s plain & beautiful wedding made a marriage-curmudgeon think twice about love, life, and the possibility of authentic commitment. By Dave Luis
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What losing my job taught me about finding my way
In the world of work, when one door closes, another opens. But you’ll only be ready to answer the knock of opportunity if you hold onto your friendships and never let your bridges burn. By Dave Luis
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Dave Luis
Dave Luis is the poster boy for “had it all, lost it all – starting over from scratch”. He writes very publicly about overcoming addiction and being a rape survivor, and does motivational talks about addiction and healing, as part of the Fresh Group’s diversity project for Allan Gray.
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How to have the best Christmas ever when Eskom lets you down
We’re all dreaming of a Bright Christmas, and there’s no reason why this one shouldn’t be as festive and as fulfilling as ever. Well, unless you count Eskom, of course. So be prepared for any eventuality with our handy guide to a happy unplugged Yule. By Dave Luis