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Be Intentional and Purposeful Today
Phemelo Kebinelang
April 24, 2025
24 APRIL 2025
š°THE DIGITAL ECONOMYš°
"BE Intentional and Purposeful Today"
Newsletter
"Empowering Youth and Communities to THRIVE in this DIGITAL ERA!ā
From Unemployed to Remote Worker: Siphoās Story
Letās get real for a second.
Being unemployed in South Africa can feel like youāre stuck in a never-ending traffic jam on the N1, watching everyone else zoom past.
But what if I told you Sipho from Mpumalanga flipped his āno job, no hopeā situation into a remote work success story?
There was no magic wand or overnight miracleājust a mindset shift and some smart moves.
Siphoās journey shows that your circumstances donāt define you; your choices do.
Just a year ago, Sipho was jobless, feeling stuck and questioning his purpose.
But hereās the twist, Sipho didnāt wait for a miracle.
He made a bold decision to act with intention, purpose and focus.
With a few strategic moves, he transitioned from unemployed to thriving as a remote worker in the digital space.
Sounds like a superhero origin story?
Not quite.
Sipho shows that with the right mindset and actions, the extraordinary becomes possible, even for you.
Siphoās journey wasnāt easy.
He didnāt know the first thing about remote work or where to begin.
So, he started by sharpening his skills through free online platforms like this Newsletter.
Intentionality was his compass.
Every day, he woke up with a plan to reach out to potential employers and learn something new about his chosen industry.
His resilience and willingness to adapt paid off.
Today, he works as a freelance graphic designer for clients worldwide, all from his home in Mpumalanga.
Siphoās story is a wake-up call: action beats excuses every time.
If Sipho can do it, whatās stopping you?
Be relentless.
Be intentional. Be purposeful.
Please click on all the links below to access valuable opportunities, resources, and articles specially curated for you.
WEBINAR INVITATION
How To Navigate The Worst Fake Job Market Ever!
Event by Mark Anthony Dyson
DATE: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
TIME: 4:00 PM
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Looking for a Job? 50+ Tips for Job Search Success
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POWERFUL INSIGHTS/TIPS
Your boss is overwhelmedāhereās how to work with them, not against them. Read More ā
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Rethinking Productivity in Four Days
The idea of a four-day workweek has gone from fringe concept to front-page conversationāand for good reason. This article explores how early adopters are redesigning not just hours, but entire workflows to prioritize focus, flexibility, and well-being. It also highlights the real-world challenges companies face when trying to move past the pilot phase and make the model stick.
Takeaways from HR Think Tank Members:
Avoid the honeymoon effect: Laci Loew reminds us that excitement fades fast if structural changes donāt back it up.
Itās about redesigning work, not just shortening it: Francesca Ranieri says the best implementations streamline, not overload.
Flexibility matters: Michael D. Brown and Ulrike Hildebrand stress that this model canāt be one-size-fits-all.
Redefine productivity: Chandran Fernando urges leaders to focus on outcomes and well-being.
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Weāve handpicked the best insights, strategies, and speakers from the original Online Business Innovators Summit and brought them back for a special encore event.
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Whether you missed it the first time or want to relive the most powerful moments, weāve got you covered.
Join us this weekend at the Kickstart Your Online Business Summit.Click below to:
PLUS: This time, weāve added region-friendly viewing options so you can join the sessions live in either US or EU time, making it easier than ever to follow along and engage.
Donāt miss this second chance to kickstart your online business the right way.ONLINE COURSE: Chatgpt 101: Complete Beginner's Guide and Masterclass
This course covers how to train ChatGPT to write emails, design a structured online course outline, and identify the best Google Chrome extensions that work well with ChatGPT. Youāll also learn how to use AI to boost your productivity and streamline your workflows for better efficiency and results.
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How to detect a lie by The Gentle Force
7.1 Detect microexpressions
Watch for microexpressions ā theyāre the emotional āoops!ā moments.
You know when someone smiles, but it looks forced? Thatās your first clue.
Microexpressions are those tiny facial expressions that happen super fast ā often in just a fraction of a second. Theyāre almost impossible to control, and they usually show someoneās true feelings before theyāve had a chance to put on a mask.7.2 Listen for contradictions
If the puzzle pieces donāt fit, something might be off.
When someoneās telling the truth, their story usually holds up over time.
The details stay the same, even if they tell it more than once. But with lies? Not so much.7.3 Look for fear or guilt
The body tells the truth, even when the words donāt.
Lying can be stressful. Even for practiced liars, thereās a certain level of tension involved in bending the truth. And our bodies? They donāt like that tension. Thatās why people often show physical signs of discomfort when theyāre being dishonest.7.4 Hesitating before answering
Hesitation speaks volumes.
When you ask someone a simple question, and they know the answer, they usually respond pretty quickly. But when someone is lying, their brain needs time to come up with a believable answer. That often results in a pause or hesitation.7.5 Facial expressions
If they say one thing but look another, trust the face.
Hereās a fun trick: turn off the sound during a video and just watch someoneās face. Youāll often get a sense of what theyāre really feeling, even if you canāt hear them.Day 1: UNLOCK Your Freedom by Trey Lewellen
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