Hey Pal

I recently had the opportunity to join Andrew Mason on the Omni Show Podcast. I have been a big fan of Omni Focus for a long time, it was a real privilege to be on their pod. If you've ever been curious about the magic behind the "Getting Things Done" (GTD) method or how technology can make it even more powerful then check out the Omni Show. The episode will be released later in the week, I will share a link in next weeks newsletter.

As most of you know, I have a slightly weird passion for productivity. I always shake my head when I see my work colleagues trying to digest information in a meeting. Where are you storing this information? How will you remember to complete this tasks? Is it a one step task or a multiple step project? Oh boy, I see some crazy things.

Jiu Jitsu Challenge 🥊

I have my first belt grading next month. Jiu Jitsu belt grading isn't just about showcasing your techniques or proving you can roll. It's really a testament to your dedication. Each belt is a chapter in a story, a symbol of the journey. The road is hard, it's supposed to be.

The interesting thing about the Jiu Jitsu journey is not about the accumulation of stripes and belts it’s about you who become on the way to earning them. It is important to note, I am about as white as a white belt can be, I am still getting smashed every week but my improvement is crazy when I think back to lesson one in December last year. I am really proud of myself for taking on this challenge, it was so hard t get started and the cold Johannesburg winter evenings didnt make it any easier to don the Gi and head off to class to get strangled, squashed and humbled.

One day you'll look back and wonder what might have been, or you can make today day one and forge your own path. The universe rewards those who step into the arena.

This Weeks Bryan Air Podcast News Links🆕

With input from my avid newsletter readers I have decided to display the title and link to the main stories of the week only. Ryan and I took a deep dive on Cathay Pacific this week, a once dream job for expat pilots is no longer. The high paying contracts of the past have been replaced by second tier employment conditions. Cathay used to attract the highest skilled pilots, those highly skilled experienced pilots are applying their trade in other parts of the world. Cathay has taken it one step further, contracts for expat pilots do not even exist anymore.