Don't Be the Best, Be the Only

Don't Be the Best, Be the Only

In today's solo episode, we explore what it means to explore a singular path to your dreams on the road to CA(SA). We chat about some thoughts and ideas on becoming the best CA only you can be - and why authenticity is differentiation in the market of value creators. We go over: 1. How to get rich (without getting lucky) by Naval Ravikant 2. Productive yourself by Naval Ravikant 3. Meditations on talent by Kevin Kelly inter alia. 4. Do the Wrong Thing by Alunga Madala 5. If by Rudyard Kipling 6. An ode to the fools by Alunga Madala Enjoy!

Do It Because You Love It | Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob Pt2

Once more, we are joined by Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob - CA(SA), founder and host of the Chat EBT Show, and entrepreneur. We chat about doing what you love :) We also chat about: * Why he recently left corporate; * The story of how he started his podcast Chat EBT; * Steve Jobs’ failure story that led to his being fired from Apple; * Why starting is the gift not to the world but to yourself; * Starting his fractional IA consultancy, You H8 Admin; * His experience working for a US firm remotely; * Transferable skills from his podcast work into his other professional work; * Businesses stories of failure towards success and more. Enjoy! ________________________________________ Listen to Part 1: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vp0WT77vJX37XBM8sE95N?si=gl_iDFSVTd-k3VwweoipMQ] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/what-if-articles-were-shorter-mohamed-ebrahim-tayob-pt1/id1742417548?i=1000770523750] YouTube [https://youtu.be/1ripIRZU_6k?si=Np46hFOerj5eD2q-] ________________________________________ Check out Chat EBT Show [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGWlEpf8Y8Le11PzJz1_NhzH82HfLTCD&si=CqFeTsBRneu1NkzI] ________________________________________ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala] ________________________________________ Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtoca Follow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast

What If Articles Were Shorter? | Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob Pt1

Today, we are joined by Mohamed Ebrahim Tayob - CA(SA), founder and host of the Chat EBT Show, and entrepreneur. We chat about his experience with shorter articles through RPL and what it meant for his career. We also chat about: * Taking the plunge of being yourself; * The power of singular purpose and vision; * Why we should zoom out on our careers to contextualise our failures; * Why the greatest businesspeople are not the best musicians, but the best conductors; * How the CA journey shapes you into a leader, and more. Enjoy! ________________________________________ Check out Chat EBT Show [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhGWlEpf8Y8Le11PzJz1_NhzH82HfLTCD&si=CqFeTsBRneu1NkzI] ________________________________________ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala] ________________________________________ Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtoca Follow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast

The Fire of Articles & The Power of Persistence | Oreel Reddy

Today, we are joined by Oreel Reddy, CA(SA), ACMA and CGMA, and Finance & Operations Manager at Avanti Coffee Company. We chat about how persistence, humility and staying in the fire long enough can shape both your career and your character. We also chat about: * His unconventional route to becoming a CA(SA) His unconventional route to becoming a CA(SA) through the CIMA-SAICA reciprocal agreement; * Self-funding and studying part-time through UNISA; * The fire and humility of articles; * Why communication and storytelling are becoming critical skills for finance professionals; * The difference between understanding numbers and influencing people; * Why many aspiring professionals give up a little quicker than they should; * His old school’s “brick by brick” initiative and the importance of building legacy within communities; * What South Africa can learn from China’s culture of efficiency and innovation, and more. Enjoy! __________________________________________________ Check out the MVSS brick initiative [https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1539751894823101&id=100063649145295&http_ref=eyJ0cyI6MTc3OTY0MTM1NjAwMCwiciI6IiJ9] __________________________________________________ Connect with me on LinkedIn: Alunga Madala LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtoca Follow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA Podcast LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-road-to-ca-podcast?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Why She Never Settled Even Studying Part-time | Amogelang Tia Mawela Pt2

Once more, we are joined by Amo Tia Mawela, award-winning CA trainee at AGSA and community developer. We chat about how perseverance and never settling for the easy path took her through her part-time postgraduate studies. We also chat about: * Her brief explorations in tax articles; * Getting a job in estate wealth consulting at a bank during her part-time CTA studies; * The non-linear nature of the CA journey but also why it’s definitely not indefinite, and more. Enjoy! _________________________________________ Listen to Part 1: Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/16zqTSqK0q1RxuLqWjh1xC?si=YZTqNeemQE6uW0jMJVkDiw] Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/finding-yourself-through-failure-amogelang-tia-mawela-pt1/id1742417548?i=1000767082668] YouTube [https://youtu.be/GpxMeCNvGgw?si=WLcNtxLAFr23dRq7] _________________________________________ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alunga-madala] _________________________________________ Follow us on Instagram - @the_rdtoca Follow us on LinkedIn - The Road to CA Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube - @TheRoadtoCAPodcast