Sunél’s Blog

Sunél's Blog | Is it the right time to invest offshore?
By
Sunél Veldtman, | 01 November 2024

 I, too, still fall into the trap of trying to answer the rand question. It feels smart. However, I’ve concluded that the idea of being right is delusional. Instead, I choose to approach decisions as choices with consequences

Sunél's Blog | Why we don't have to fear freedom
By
Sunél Veldtman, | 25 October 2024

Imagine embracing the freedom of retirement - where the pressure of obligations fades, and meaningful moments and passions take center stage. To really live!

Sunél's Blog | Connecting the dots
By
Sunél Veldtman, | 18 October 2024

In a world that emphasises the skills typically associated with youth – innovation, speed and ingenious problem-solving – we can easily overlook the slower, more deliberate advantage that comes with age and experience: the impact of wisdom.

Sunél's Blog | Why we need fire
By
Sunél Veldtman, | 11 October 2024

We now know that fire is necessary for the survival of many species, but too frequent fires can also endanger them.

Similarly, difficult times of loss or challenge can be times of reflection, rebirth, and reconnection in our lives. 

But just as frequent fires can destroy fynbos, frequent hardship can also destroy us

Sunél's Blog | When chicks don't fly
By
Sunél Veldtman, | 04 October 2024

Helping children to navitage life in their mid-twenties is difficult. Many thought, by now, we would have successfully launched adults into the world. Yet, somehow, we are still in the thick of it, helping them navigate early adulthood

Sunél's Blog | What if we are seeing change
By
Sunél Veldtman, | 27 September 2024

We remain sceptical. And we have reason to be. We’ve been burned.

Our scepticism, while understandable, can sometimes stand in the way of progress, too.