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Every now and then I remember that I once wrote a book... Not an ebook. Not a "How -to -Change -Your -Life -in -a Week" kind of book. A proper, honest-to-goodness, nearly 300-page book titled: " This Is Your Quest ." Sometimes I pick it up from the shelf, flick through the pages, and think: " This i
Read more“If you can’t see the battlefield… how do you know you’re not already on it?” There was a time when war was visible⚔️. You could point to it on a map. You could hear it. See it. That era is fading. Welcome to the Invisible Battlefield of 5th Generation Warfare (5GW), where weapons no longer define c
Read moreJoan of Arc- Power Play Icons - The Girl Who Outwitted a Courtroom She was nineteen. They were bishops, inquisitors, theologians — men who believed they spoke for God. It was her word against theirs. And yet… she won the room. This is Joan of Arc — warrior, visionary, and verbal tactician. The battl
Read more“ If you don’t read the newspaper, you’re uninformed. If you do, you’re misinformed .” Mark Twain For the past few years, we’ve been overdosing on a toxic substance—served daily, hourly, by the most sophisticated pushers on the planet—the news. Engineered to be addictive, designed to keep you anxiou
Read moreDifficult conversations are like tangled knots. At first glance, it looks like a mess—tension, frustration, maybe even a few frayed edges. But if you slow down, trace the lines, and gently pull at the right places, something magical happens: clarity. Resolution. Connection. It takes patience, skill,
Read more🗣️ We Need to Talk. (And no, it’s not what you think... or maybe it is. 👀) Season 4 of The Reed Manga Series will drop soon🎬—and this time, we’re diving into something we all face but rarely get taught: how to have difficult conversations. Most of us grew up learning to either avoid them 😶🌫️ o
Read moreYou've read all the quotes. You listened to the podcasts. You bookmarked the blog posts. But what have you done with all this information? Discipline may be boring, but it is your superpower. All the wisdom you've been hoarding? Time to live it up, not just like it. Knowing Without Doing Is Not Know
Read moreLet's be honest, in a world of noise, algorithms, and AI-generated content, choosing to pause and read anything with a heartbeat is a radical art of connection. So first, thank you really! Now, let me properly introduce myself (or re-introduce myself for the loyal few who have been riding by my side
Read moreLet’s face it—cats 🐱 have life figured out. They don’t overwork themselves 😼, tolerate nonsense 🚫, or waste energy on things that don’t serve them. Meanwhile, humans? We struggle to say no, stay in draining situations too long ⏳, and chase every shiny opportunity like a hyperactive golden retriev
Read moreDogs come in all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds—some with prestigious pedigrees, others charmingly scrappy mutts. But no matter where they come from, all dogs share key traits that set them apart: 🐾 Loyalty – They commit wholeheartedly, showing up for their people without question.🐕 Adaptability –
Read moreStep into the vast, awe-inspiring savannah—a land where beauty and challenge collide, offering powerful lessons for life’s journey. In The Reed Manga Series - Season 3, Episode 1, we explore perseverance, purpose, and legacy through the lens of the wild. Honored Guest TJ Musyoki joins Indiana for a
Read more🎥✨ Hey everyone! I’m thrilled to share that LinkedIn's Editor invited me to join the #BigIdeas2025 Challenge 🌟 What an incredible opportunity to connect and share Big Ideas. Today, I am dropping another video to share with you my predictions for 2025! 📺 As we step into 2025, a transformative year
Read moreWhat do a Hollywood blockbuster, a rare planetary alignment, and the journey to authentic living have in common? Everything. In 1998, the Hollywood blockbuster Deep Impact captivated audiences with a gripping tale of survival, as humanity faced the ultimate disaster—a comet on a collision course wit
Read moreHave you ever wondered, "Who am I, and who do I want to become?" If that question sparks a sense of curiosity and excitement, you're in for a treat because Season 3 of The Reed Manga Series is almost here! This new season promises to be a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation—on
Read moreWelcome to Part 2 of Indiana's Discussion with Marcus Malesela, from Johannesburg, South Africa! In the heart of Johannesburg, where culture and creativity collide, Marcus Malesela is on a mission—a mission to uncover the truth behind a relentless shadow—imposter syndrome. Marcus battled the fear of
Read moreToday, I am thrilled to introduce a truly inspiring guest, from Johannesburg, South Africa— Marcus Malesela ! Marcus embodies a philosophy that resonates with timeless wisdom, echoing the words of the great Marcus Aurelius: “ Humility is the foundation of all virtues, for it allows us to approach ev
Read moreHappy Thanksgiving to my American friends, colleagues and followers! If turkeys thought, they'd run away a week before Thanksgiving Day. But turkeys can't anticipate, and so there's turkey on my plate! Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends, colleagues, and followers! This cherished tradition
Read moreFrom Unbreakable Spirit to Strategic Visionary - A Journey of Leadership, Legacy, and Staying Human. https://videopress.com/v/mD0aJ1Aj?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Indiana: Welcome to the Reed Manga Series! Today, we have a guest whose resume reads like
Read moreThe Concept of Free Speech Free speech is a fundamental right in democratic societies. It allows individuals to express their thoughts, beliefs, and opinions without fear of censorship or punishment. Free speech is crucial for progress, challenging ideas, and fostering debate. Without it, societies
Read moreWelcome to this special episode of the Reed Manga Series. Indiana, who has a passion for exploring profound topics, sits down with Ariana Oluwole a dynamic entrepreneur from Sierra Leone. Passionate about uplifting others, Ariana transforms lives and careers through her lifestyle blog – Ariana Diari
Read moreIn a world where young voices are often overlooked because they are being judged as young and inexperienced, Indiana is thrilled to provide a platform and create a safe space for two young women to share their insights and advice on peer pressure. Today, she sits down with Alizé Reed, a 19-year-old
Read moreWelcome to Part 2 of the conversation between Indiana and Steve Watkins! We're thrilled to have you join us as we dive deep into the powerful connection between Mindfulness and Purpose. Get ready for an inspiring exploration that could change the way you approach life. Steve: Having a sense of purpo
Read moreWelcome to this special episode of the Reed Manga Series! Today, Indiana is thrilled to welcome and host her first honored guest, Mr. TJ Musyoki from Doha, a man on a mission to empower people to unlock their inner potential. His life's quest? To ignite hearts with the unwavering belief that anythin
Read moreIn a cozy, office library filled with books and Knick knacks, Indiana, Theodorus, and Belami gather for a spirited discussion. The atmosphere is warm, but the topic is a hotbed of modern contention: politics. In a world where political discourse is deeply polarized and emotionally charged, venturing
Read moreThe inaugural season of the Reed Manga Series - Purpose - has ended, it is comprised of 4 Episodes, Episode 1: Understanding the Significance of Purpose Episode 2: Finding Your Purpose Episode 3: Overcoming Obstacles to Finding Your Purpose Episode 4: Nurturing Purpose Our journey to find Purpose ca
Read moreThe inaugural season of the Reed Manga Series has now ended. It is comprised of four episodes in which we dove deep into everything you need to know about Purpose. Episode 1: Understanding the Significance of Purpose Episode 2: Find Your Purpose Episode 3: Overcoming Obstacles to Finding Your Purpos
Read moreIn this lively exchange, Indiana introduces his companions to the concept of living a purposeful life through mindfulness and meditation. As the group gathers around a map, the conversation quickly diverges into differing opinions on how to find true meaning in life. Indiana, always on the move, see
Read moreIn the fourth episode of Season 1, we delve into the practical steps and mindset shifts necessary to cultivate a purposeful life. As we navigate through the complexities of modern life, it is essential that we infuse our existence with meaning and direction. In this episode we explore powerful pract
Read moreIn this new episode of the Reed Manga Series, we are going to overcome obstacles to finding our Purpose. Indiana is taking us through a difficult journey filled with obstacles. She finds herself walking through a maze where every twist and turn presents a new challenge to overcome. Indiana’s mission
Read moreFind your purpose. One of the greatest Quests we embark upon is the pursuit of Purpose. It's a journey that often feels like groping in the dark, searching for that elusive spark that sets our souls ablaze. Yet, finding your Purpose isn't about stumbling upon a hidden treasure; it's about deliberate
Read moreExplore the human need for control, its roots in fear and insecurity, and how excessive control can affect relationships, work, and personal well-being.
Read moreKnowledge Without Action is Wastefulness and Action Without Knowledge is Foolishness In the grand theater of life, the stage is set for a comic play between wisdom and folly. Knowledge without action is wastefulness and action without knowledge is foolishness. As the lights come up, we see two chara
Read moreLove Explained Through Citations – Part 1 All you need is love. Love is all you need. Is this true? Maybe not... Valentine’s Day is not far away and soon anything to do with love will take center stage giving people the perfect day to express their enduring love for one another; for me it is a good
Read moreSelf-awareness is key to everything you do in your life on a personal and professional level. Self-awareness is defined as “ the ability to accurately assess one’s strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a growth mindset .” Being self-aware means that you h
Read moreLet's talk about love. How to love and be loved. It has been said that the greatest pursuit of human life is to love and be loved. We believe in love. It is in our nature to be drawn to love stories, to long for one of our own, and to hope that true love is possible. Falling in or out of love is one
Read moreDear Readers and Followers, I was on radio silence for a little while, but I am back! I am coming out of my chrysalis. I was busy working on different things, different projects. I was busy contemplating and observing the world and human nature. I spent time surrounded by friends and family on my be
Read moreRules are a necessity. Without rules there is chaos. But when rules are becoming too rigid it can create another type of chaos also known as tyranny. Knowing when to follow the rules and when to break them (without turning yourself into a wanted criminal) is a tall order but I have decided to tackle
Read more“No man is an island, entire of itself ” John Donne. Human beings are social animals, and we need each other to survive and thrive. We are connected to each other, whether through blood, contract, or just through a smile, a word, or a gesture, and that connection is important for the well-being and
Read moreThis is a story that you want to read. Stories teach us about life, about ourselves, and about others. There are two ways to learn valuable life lessons that will teach us to become a little bit smarter and wiser. The first method is through trial, error, and personal experience and the second metho
Read moreMany people consider the poem “If” written in 1895 by the British writer Rudyard Kipling to be one of the most inspirational poems ever written. The poem provides advice on how one should live one’s life with restraint, moderation, and composure. Kipling’s poem is addressed to his son to help him un
Read moreToday I am taking you on an adventure to Fairyland to be sprinkled with fairy wisdom. Once there was a competition to know who was the smartest fairy in Fairyland . The Water Fairy, the Green Fairy, and the Frost Fairy were going to compete. The three competing fairies had to answer 3 questions. The
Read more[ This is going to be a long story but if you read only one blog article this year, I suggest you read this one. Some deep secrets are going to be revealed… Make yourself comfortable because secrets such as this one cannot be revealed in a few paragraphs . I am going to take you on an epic journey.
Read moreBruce Lee’s legacy as a martial artist, movie star, and deep thinker remains very much alive today; there is so much we can learn from him, still. There was a point during his training when Bruce Lee became frustrated with his lack of progress. He was working hard but didn’t see any improvement. His
Read moreFor some people finding their passion is easy, they were born knowing what it was. For others, finding their passion is not so obvious. The problem is that a lot of people believe that their passion is hiding somewhere, maybe behind a tree or underneath a rock. The truth is that our passion comes fi
Read moreThis is the first of a series of blog articles where I will take a "fresh" look at "old" pieces that I published in the past, keeping it short and sweet. The main idea is to highlight the key concept or lesson that I shared, getting straight to the point and giving you food for thought. Long story s
Read more“The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom.” Sharon Ralls Lemon. It has been said that the mind is like a horse, we should learn how to ride it. Horses are always ready to share an adventure with you, they stand
Read morePeople have the ambition to become rich and famous to become an influencer, the truth is the majority of us will have to be content with a less ambitious but more obtainable goal of being happy and content with what we have whilst exercising some kind of positive influence within our community. Inst
Read moreToday, we celebrate women. Happy International Women’s Day to all the women out there! Remember to be your own fabulous self today and every day! Dream what you want to dream. Go where you want to go. Be what you want to be. Ride your own wave. March to your own beat, sing your own songs, write your
Read moreLife is a battlefield. Nothing is easy, we have to fight our way through everything, and with this in mind, it would be a good idea for us to know how to win every day battles and to familiarize ourselves with combat strategy and learn the best tricks in the book from trained warriors. War is part o
Read moreWishing you health, wealth, love, and happiness. We are coming to this time of the year when we wish our friends, family, colleagues, and everybody we meet the best of everything; wishing for health, wealth, Love and happiness encompasses pretty much everything that we all wish for. I wrote a whole
Read moreIt is customary during this time of the year to reflect on our achievements and take stock of what we learned. In this article, I would like to share with you the seven most important lessons I learned this year. 2021 is getting to a close. Thank goodness for that. We survived another year living in
Read more" Things are not what they seem, first impression deceives many, the intelligence of a few perceive what has been carefully hidden ”. Phaedrus c.444 – 393 BC. Phaedrus, whose name translates to bright or radiant was an ancient aristocrat who enjoyed the company of philosophers. He was particularly i
Read moreThe best way I know to get away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day living is to take a walk and immerse yourself in nature. Nature speaks and it has a lot of wisdom to share; but you need to pay attention. I just came back from a three-day trek in the mountain; it was one of the most difficult
Read moreOn the 11th of November, the world commemorates Armistice Day and honors the brave men and women who have died in the line of duty since the First World War. The armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed in November 1918, at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The
Read moreWherever we are in the world, we all want the same thing. We all want to survive and thrive. We want to be happy, healthy, and wealthy. Surely, there must be a secret to get to this Eldorado. I’ve got news for you: the secret to survive and thrive in this crazy world is that, there is no secret. We
Read moreHow do you handle Adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean? The story of the carrot, egg, and coffee bean is well-known; for those who have already heard about it, read it again, it is worth it and for those who are hearing it for the first time, you will enjoy it. It is a story about p
Read moreLife is a battlefield. Nothing is easy, we have to fight our way through everything, and with this, in mind, it would be a good idea for us to familiarize ourselves with combat strategy and learn the best tricks in the book from trained warriors. In military strategy, before combat units are sent to
Read moreToday (18th October), I wake-up, dress, and show up to celebrate my birthday. Happy birthday also to Russell, my dear husband we are sharing the same birthday. I have been on this earth for a few decades, and I am grateful for every single morning when I got to wake up and do my thing. My loyal read
Read moreEveryone on social media is looking to gain more followers on their social media platform. I say, stop following the crowd. They are lost. In order to stay sane, our brains create the illusion that all our thoughts are completely rational and independent. But, no matter how independent-minded you th
Read moreIf you could describe in one word the world we are living in right now, what would it be? Tricky question, right? True, but it is a useful and fun game because it forces you to gather your thoughts in a precise and concise manner and pack everything of importance into one little word! Coming back to
Read moreWe should not underestimate the writers’ role in society. From the beginning of time, knowledge was shared from generation to generation thanks to storytellers who used their artistry to pass on information, knowledge, and wisdom to their community. Writers start writing in solitude but once the wor
Read moreGiven the choice would you rather be a good person or a dangerous person? What an odd question to ask, you may say, of course, I’d rather be a good person! For those of you who know me and have read my work before, you would know that one of my favorite things is to tackle difficult subjects, look u
Read moreAs a mother of two daughters, I was thinking recently about the most precious gifts I could give to them. Something useful and timeless, that they would cherish each and every day. After pondering on the subject for a little bit I came up with 3 gifts ideas in the form of a mother’s wish for her dau
Read moreWhether we think about it or not, Hope is part of everyone’s life. How can we find Hope ? Everyone hopes for something. We are living in an age of despair and fractured communities where we are being forced to alienate ourselves from our family, friends, colleagues, and clients. The world currently
Read moreI have always had great difficulties answering the question “Where are you from?” This seemingly innocuous question always throws me back a little because I don’t have a simple answer to give to that question without having to explain my whole life story including giving an impromptu geography lesso
Read more“Laws are like sausages; it is better not to see them being made” Otton Von Bismarck There are many examples throughout history of crazy things you won't believe used to be legal. We tend to think of the law as an obvious truth, the reality is that society pretty much makes things up as we go along.
Read moreLife is a journey, enjoy the ride. Sometimes the road is nice and pleasant and other times it is rocky, arduous, dangerous, and most unpleasant. No one voluntarily chooses to go down the unpleasant road, except that sometimes there is nowhere to go but down that road. Life is a road filled with hard
Read moreThere are many essential life lessons that we know but forgot. Practicing stillness is one of them. You may be one of those people who are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the well-intended advice that is flowing freely on all social media platforms. There is an abundance of therapists, dieticians,
Read moreA stereotype is defined as a simplification of reality, a rigid, categorizing – and often discriminatory – representation. A stereotype is a fixed, overgeneralized belief about a particular group or class of people. By stereotyping, we infer that a person has a whole range of characteristics and abi
Read moreWhat is the problem with the World? There are endless problems in the world too many to list, but I was thinking that it would be an intellectually challenging exercise to try to put my finger on it. A foolish endeavor you may think. Maybe. Only a fool or a wise man could seriously pretend to know t
Read moreThere are two types of people in this world: the scarcity type and the plenty type. Do you have a scarcity mindset or a plenty mindset? If you are one of those who are constantly worried that there will not be enough of anything; enough money, enough time, enough food, enough of … well, you fill in
Read moreChallenges of parenting in the 21 st century when your child is graduating from high school 2020 was the year of the Corona and also the year when my eldest daughter Maya was graduating from high school. The biggest challenge as a parent is that we have to guide and prepare our children to enter a w
Read moreThe six most important lessons I learned this year 2020 is getting to a close. Thank goodness for that. If I had to choose one word to describe the year when everything happened and nothing happened all at once, it would be INSANE. I have no qualms leaving 2020 behind me wishing for next year to be
Read moreHow to gain wisdom? Read some Aesop's fables Everyone wants to gain wisdom. Wisdom is one of the greatest qualities that human beings can possess. So, seek it, hold on to it, share it and treasure it. Why? Because it will help you navigate through choppy waters, it will lift you up from the depths o
Read moreWant Good Things to Happen to You? Try Patience “ Good things do come to those who wait .” Abraham Lincoln People don’t like being put on hold, waiting in line, or getting stuck in traffic. In the olden days you had to wait for days for a letter to reach you through the post. Now you can send a text
Read moreThe festive season is upon us, a time for celebrations, seasonal gatherings and exchange of gifts. For the little ones, Christmas is associated with everything looking a little prettier than usual, with Christmas decorations and lights everywhere. But the excitement really comes from the expectation of a visit from Santa Claus who will stop by to drop off lots of presents, assuming of course that they have been good enough throughout the year.
Read moreBy popular demand, the Second Edition of "This Is Your Quest" is out! In this new edition you will find some new analysis on some current events, some points have been refined, and some new wisdom has been added! There is more to it than there was before! Watch the trailer below: https://youtu.be/9D
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