How to Make Friends with Money.

By William Van Zyl  Published in March 2024 My article ‘Pry open my wallet and make friends — with my money?; will stun you. Will you use your money to make friends? Is it worth it? What do you think when you read this title? Don’t miss the article – click on the link at the… Continue reading How to Make Friends with Money.

How to Become Hugely Successful.

By William Van Zyl (Published on 3 September 2023) Becoming successful is a complex and often individualised journey; there is no one-size-fits-all formula for achieving it.  You will need people, you will need well-developed skills, an opportunity, you will have to make some bold decisions, you will have to consider taking some risks, good timing,… Continue reading How to Become Hugely Successful.

Crushing: An Unexpected Route to Greatness.

Published on June 20, 2019. By William Van Zyl Want to hear about the life story of someone who started at the very bottom and ended up at the top. Here is an exciting story of someone who followed a different path. Or, maybe not so unfamiliar.   Ever thought about the invitation to become a… Continue reading Crushing: An Unexpected Route to Greatness.

Four Million-pound-heavy millstone sunk an ambitious family, while Harry’s feather-light happiness floats on the Thames – an enlightening contrast.

Life’s contrasts. By William van Zyl (Published February 2022). Here is a more extended title for this article: Life’s contrasts: Harry’s weather-feather-light decision floats happily on the River Thames. While – in comparison – a 4 million-pound-heavy millstone sends an ambitious family to Davey Jones’ Locker. Two true stories – a contrast. I touch on a… Continue reading Four Million-pound-heavy millstone sunk an ambitious family, while Harry’s feather-light happiness floats on the Thames – an enlightening contrast.

Unparalleled find – a Badge, a Skull, and a 2000-year-old Coin.

By William Van Zyl (2021) Listen to the podcast of the article: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-r8ua7-10f7929 The wet blade made a long continuous ‘slit’ sound as he sliced through the skin and flesh. The tummy opened. The well-skilled calloused hand reached inside the warm body to remove the intestines. It was still warm. He stopped. The eyes of… Continue reading Unparalleled find – a Badge, a Skull, and a 2000-year-old Coin.

Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.

By William Van Zyl (March 2021) On Friday, 5 March 2021, I stepped into the unknown. It was dark, humid, and very black. Yellow cat-eyes stared at me from the ground. It was evenly spaced and extended way ahead of me. Where could it lead? It took some time for my sensitive eyes to adapt… Continue reading Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.

Entering a Dark, Humid Cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.

By William Van Zyl (March 2021) Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down. Listen to the podcast link: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-vbeeq-feb056 On Friday, 5 March 2021, I stepped into the unknown. It was dark, humid, and very black. Yellow cat-eyes stared at me from… Continue reading Entering a Dark, Humid Cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.

Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.

Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts. STEM Project-Based Learning. Lesson objectives:    1. Research and investigate simple electrical circuits 2. Design a simple greeting card containing a Led light (or more) that could light up 3. Develop artistic skills (arts and crafts). Explore cardmaking ideas 4. Learn how a coin battery, copper tape (sticky), a switch, and a… Continue reading Learn Technology through Arts and Crafts: for 12-year-old to 16-year-old students. Primary and Secondary School. Integrated Learning. Global Citizenship. Critical Thinking. Electrical Circuits. Programming. Multi-materials.

Man finds $ 43,170 and returns it—he stuns the world by ‘building’ a lighthouse that attracts snow-white birds.

When the foam opened, green and white parcels of paper stared at Howard Kirby. He pushed his hand into the foam cushion; he could feel more packets! Kirby pulled a couple out. The green and white paper packets were wrapped in separate packages – transparent plastic neatly divided several stacks. Some notes – marking the packets – were written on the packets to label the small parcels. It was meticulously organised.