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Lifestyle Articles

This section of the blog is a collection of short articles and video clips on designed to help you get a little smarter in the field of Lifestyle skills, including guest house management, wine appreciation and creative writing.

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Lifestyle | Start a passion project in 2013
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By Ruth Steyn

The term “passion project” refers to a project on something that you are passionate about, something that is outside of your normal 9-to-5 routine. This concept is used in schools with young learners, but applies equally to people of any age. It’s easy to make excuses, claiming that you can’t balance work and a passion project – but this is neither true nor a good strategy to live by. It is important to make time to do things that inspire you. The aim is not to be perfect, but to learn to do something that you’ve always wanted to try. Whether it’s travel writing, skydiving, or DIY, the New Year offers the incentive to get you started. Here are some ideas to get you inspired for your own 2013 passion project.

 

Lifestyle | Catching up with rugby star and student, Peter Grant
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Last year we ran an interview with rugby star, Peter Grant, after he registered to do our University of Cape Town Basics of Financial Management short course. Over the last month he’s been working hard on the course from his base in Japan, where he’s currently playing rugby. We caught up with him to find out how the course has been going.

 
Lifestyle | 2012 Annual Publication
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By GetSmarter

The 2012 Annual publication has been created to reflect on and review a year at GetSmarter. Read about our achievements, learn more about our departments, and experience our company culture.

2012 has been another fantastic year, filled with challenges, growth and success. Download the 2012 Annual Publication to read all about our journey this year and meet the dedicated and dynamic team that made it all happen.

 

Lifestyle | Saving in the silly season
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By Claire Butler

It’s only natural that we tend to get a bit impulsive with our spending over the holidays. Having more time on our hands leaves us socialising and shopping more than usual. Add to that a number of festive special occasions and our bank balance can easily start to take strain. Here are some practical tips that, if used, can help ensure that you don’t overspend this holiday.

 
Lifestyle | 5 books to read this holiday
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Summer holidays are finally here! In preparation for the holidays, we decided to ask renowned author and convener of our Random House Struik Creative Writing course, Mike Nicol, to compile a list of recommended books to accompany you on those relaxing late morning lie-ins and lazy afternoons in the sun.

 
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