Most people wait for confidence before they act, but confidence comes from taking action. What’s one thing you’ll start today even if you don’t feel ready?

Do you stick to what feels comfortable, or do you actively seek out challenges that push you to grow? And more importantly, how do you know when to step outside your comfort zone for your next breakthrough?

Meet fellow member Maartin Strydom, a Soft Skills Facilitator and Life Coach with 24 years of experience at Buscor (Pty) Ltd. He’s passionate about helping people develop essential soft skills and achieve personal growth. Maartin studied at the University of Pretoria, earning degrees in Environmental Science and Psychology. Throughout his career, he’s worked on projects like studying desertification and psychology, which have shaped his approach to training. As Maartin nears retirement, he’s gearing up to start a blog and is excited to tick off items on his bucket list. There’s no slowing him down! Connect with Maartin on LinkedIn to learn more about his journey.

"Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment." – Oprah Winfrey What’s one practice you can adopt today to be more present in your life?

Myth: Success happens overnight. Truth: Success is built through consistent effort, even when it feels like nothing’s happening. It’s easy to think we’ll see instant results, but real success comes from showing up every day, even when progress feels slow. Small steps lead to big wins. Your turn: Agree or disagree? Drop a moment when consistency paid off for you in the comments, I’ll share mine too!