The Journey to Here explores the twists and turns of life, business, and growth, sharing practical wisdom on self-development, life skills, and building success. Along the way, we learn valuable lessons that we share with you, as we create a life that blends technology with simple living. All with a dash of humor and real-life stories from our rural Southern European home.Join the weekly newsletter by<a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow"> subscribing here!</a>

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This sounds like horrible advice. We are so conditioned that failing means a bad thing.However, we believe something different... let us know what your take is!Subscribe to the <a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile" rel="nofollow">weekly newsletter </a>

Fail! Fast! (er)! .ep126

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We all know someone who runs towards the fire waving their arms — and somehow makes it worse. This week&#39;s R&amp;R — Rewind and Replay — is a reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do with a problem is stop, step back, and ask whether it was ever really a problem to begin with.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Time-rethinking-relationship-ebook/dp/B0G48PLB6N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Take Back Time</a> - available on Amazon

The Problem with the Problem R&R .ep91

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It started with a word search over morning coffee. What it reminded us of was far bigger than finding hidden words on a page. This episode is about the things we see clearly, the things others cannot, and the opportunity that lives in that gap.Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Time-rethinking-relationship-ebook/dp/B0G48PLB6N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">&#34;Take Back Time&#34;</a> - Available as both e-book and print copy

Hidden in Plain Sight .ep125

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So many people feel that their life sucks. Things are hard, expensive, and relentless.What you thought would be a walk in the park is more like a walk among dragons. In this week&#39;s episode we challenge what it means to believe that life sucks — and what you can do when you feel stuck.<a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile" rel="nofollow">Join the weekly newsletter!</a>

Does your life suck? .ep124

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We recently gave some valuable investment advice in episode 122.In this R&amp;R episode we chatted about the differences between true wealth, and what we consider being rich. Is it always what you think it is?Remember to subscribe to the <a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile" rel="nofollow">weekly newslette</a>r while you are at it!

Do you wanna get rich? R&R .ep88

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We know this. Yet change still catches us by surprise — the fact that we are designed to constantly adapt, grow, and let go.In this episode we explore what it means to embrace change, and the people and experiences that make the journey worthwhile.

Things Change .ep123

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We talk about investing, and often connect it to only the matters of the money. In this episode we challenge that idea, asking, where else can you be investing and expect REAL, tangible rewards? Remember to check out the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Time-rethinking-relationship-ebook/dp/B0G48PLB6N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Take Back time!</a>

Investment advice .ep122

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Facing a career transition or retrenchment? Mariette Snyman shares her powerful journey from established journalist to thriving podcast host after being let go at age 60 during 2020.In this conversation, award-winning journalist and podcast host Mariette Snyman takes us through the moment her 20-year career ended overnight - and how she rebuilt her identity, discovered her value, and created a meaningful second act. If you&#39;re navigating job loss, career reinvention, or questioning your relevance after 50, this interview offers both hope and a practical roadmap.Mariette shares her 5-step pivot framework: clarity, control, emotional balance, understanding change cycles, and tracking your progress. We explore the power of storytelling, the importance of support networks, and why connection matters more than credentials. 🎧 DISCOVER MARIETTE&#39;S WORK: Website &amp; Podcast: <a href="https://mariettesnyman.co.za" rel="nofollow">https://mariettesnyman.co.za </a>Calm, Clear and Helpful Podcast: 250+ episodes on wellness, physical and mental health, relationships, and personal development

Career ended - Life began .ep121

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This one is dedicated to our good friend Z - for teaching us about the term &#34;kissing frogs&#34;. Mannnn, we&#39;ve done a lot of that recently, but the beauty of it is that we have learned to recognise and value the non-frogs way faster. Life is often about doing things we are not excited about, but in the process we have the possibility of truly finding the magic...Remember to <a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile" rel="nofollow">subscribe to the weekly newsletter!</a>

Frog Kissing .ep120

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If you want to use AI in your business but worry about privacy, authenticity and losing control of your data, this conversation is for you.In this first episode of our Ethical Technology series, M and D share why we chose to use AI deliberately - not as a shiny shortcut, but as a practical tool that supports the way we already work. We talk about why privacy matters, how transcription changed our workflow, and why tools like Notta.ai help us capture business conversations without losing our own voice.This is not about replacing your thinking with AI. It is about using the right tools to support your thinking, protect your data and create more freedom in the way you work.Try Notta.<a href="http://notta.cello.so/d4BL7xcZVQ7" rel="nofollow">ai here and get 10% off: </a>

Still human? .ep119

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This episode explores how information overwhelm disconnects us from meaningful relationships. We hope to encourage intentional outreach to loved ones, and emphasizes that human connection transcends technology. When someone crosses your mind, it&#39;s a call to maintain deep friendships through simple acts of kindness.Remember to pick up a copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Time-rethinking-relationship-ebook/dp/B0G48PLB6N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Take Back Time</a>, available on Amazon.

That 20cm Space Occupation .ep118

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Why does overcrowding your life or business with too many priorities deplete your limited resources and prevents real growth?Discover why investing in your foundational systems—your people, infrastructure, and mindset—matters more than chasing the latest trends, and how creating the right conditions makes growth inevitable. Learn when to have the humility to pivot from what isn&#39;t working, celebrate your milestones, and stop forcing things that simply don&#39;t fit your unique circumstances.Remember to join our<a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile" rel="nofollow"> weekly newsletter!</a>

Your daily life will benefit from this .ep117

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Turnover is vanity. Profit is sanity. Cashflow is reality. Whether you are a small business, whether you are working hard at making your household budget work. In this episode M continues the chat with Frencel Gillion on his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/GROWTH-ILLUSION-BUSINESSES-CREATE-OTHERS/dp/B0GXPMT3BW" rel="nofollow">The Growth Illusion.</a>

The Growth Illusion part2 .ep116

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In this week’s episode, we explore the beauty of change and how it reshapes our horizons, much like nature reclaiming an old ruin. We discuss why holding onto the familiar can sometimes stifle hidden strengths, and how welcoming transformation can unlock new joy and direction.Tune in for a gentle reminder that change isn’t always intrusive—it can be the clearing of a blocked view to something better.

The horizon is changing .ep115

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We have spoken about this before - firing the things and the people and the commitments that only steal our most valuable resources - TIME. In this episode we explore what the new freedom may give you.The book &#34;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Time-rethinking-relationship-ebook/dp/B0G48PLB6N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Take Back Time is available from Amazon </a>as paperback and Kindle copy.

Fire the **** wasters! .ep114

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Question - how can changing one small habit this week restore your joy, nourishment and community?Listen to this week&#39;s episode and remember to subscribe to th<a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com" rel="nofollow">e weekly newsletter!</a>

Because we are what we ... ep.113

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The Growth Illusion. &#34;Most businesses grow. Very few become truly valuable. Revenue increases. Teams expand. Opportunities multiply. From the outside, everything looks like progress. But beneath the surface, something starts to break. Complexity builds. Decisions slow down.&#34; In this interview between M and the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/GROWTH-ILLUSION-BUSINESSES-CREATE-OTHERS/dp/B0GXPMT3BW/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">The Growth Illusion </a>they discuss ways in which to scale, invest and transfer not only businesses, but all the things that make us human.

The Growth Illusion - Part1 .ep112

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Imagine some extra. Extra cash in your wallet, time in your day, fuel in your car. How will you ever figure out what to do with it...You can obviously buy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Time-rethinking-relationship-ebook/dp/B0G48PLB6N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">M&#39;s book Take Back Time.</a>.. And think about<a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile" rel="nofollow"> fast cars </a>and flipping burgers....

What to do with the **** you are getting back .ep111

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AI - the conversation on everyone&#39;s lips. And wherever you turn someone is going to answer your questions with a quick search on whatever tool is the flavour of the month. Have you considered that at its core, we may be using AI all wrong?Remember to get your copy of M&#39;s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Time-rethinking-relationship-ebook/dp/B0G48PLB6N/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Take Back Time at Amazon!</a>

You've been using AI all wrong .ep110

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In this episode, Em and Dee explore why so many of us wait for the “right moment” to start living the life we want. From the Matrix’s Oracle to The Alchemist, they unpack how fear, normalcy bias, and over‑planning keep us stuck — and why taking even one small step can change everything. A warm, motivating reminder to stop waiting, start doing, and move towards the life you envision…Remember to subscribe to <a href="https://the-journey-to-here.kit.com/profile" rel="nofollow">our weekly newsletter!</a>

Thinking Isn’t Doing: The Case for Starting Now R&R.ep15

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The Journey to Here explores the twists and turns of life, business, and growth, sharing practical wisdom on self-development, life skills, and building success. Along the way, we learn valuable lessons that we share with you, as we create a life that blends technology with simple living. All with a dash of humor and real-life stories from our rural Southern European home.

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