In this episode, we go through different ways to use social media productively without being distracted, hurting your focus for deep work and fatiguing yourself out.

This episode is for anyone that feels like social media impacts their lives, the goals they set for themselves, maybe it distracts them or maybe it depresses them or makes them feel more anxiety.

Dr Cal Newport's Blog:

calnewport.com/

Mark Struczewski on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstruczewski/

Medium Blog Post on Digital Minimalism:

https://medium.com/swlh/digital-minimalism-how-to-simplify-your-online-life-76b54838a877

Thank you for listening. If you have any questions or comments we can connect on:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andile-nopapaza/

Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pushstartwithandile

Private Facebook Group for the community of Push Starters focussed on Productivity, Careers and Learning Micro-Entrepreneurship:

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In this instalment of Push Start Books, we cover a book that is relevant to the current moment we are in now. This book by Dr Gleb Tsipursky is a short yet impactful read. It is layered with strategies that help individuals, families, organizations and businesses make good decisions based on overcoming cognitive biases and concepts from behavioural economics. The concepts are laid out in a way that is simple for anyone to understand but are powerful enough to make real change. I added this title to my frequent, 'read and review' list. 

Connect with Dr Gleb Tsipursky on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gleb-tsipursky/

The book page: 

https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/adapt

Thank you for listening. If you have any questions or comments we can connect on: 

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andile-nopapaza/

Facebook Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pushstartwithandile

Private Facebook Group for the community of Push Starters: 

www.facebook.com/groups/pushstartcommunity/

In this instalment of PushStartHacks, we go through different strategies and major points to consider when applying for varsity/college during the pandemic. We talk about how do you pick a degree and career, how does one pick a varsity/college, accreditation of programmes and how to finance your further education and many more good nuggets. 

Applications season is upon us and you need to know your closing dates(South African Universities): 

https://briefly.co.za/50529-university-application-dates-2021.html

You also need to secure the bag (the money 💰) for your education: 

https://www.nsfas.org.za/content/

https://www.studentroom.co.za/category/bursaries/ 

If it will be possible for you to move into your  new city, you need to know how much does it cost to live there (Happy Adulting! - Cries inside): 

https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/

Get the FREE eBook I wrote on how to do well in varsity/college while having fun: 

https://mailchi.mp/f8e802ebbc2f/chowcoursefreebook

All you need is your email - and no, I won't send you countless emails, I will only send you resources that will help you. 

Thank you for listening. If you have any questions or comments we can connect on:

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andile-nopapaza/

Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pushstartwithandile

Private Facebook Group for the community of Push Starters:

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In this instalment of Push Start Hacks, we look at some of the things I have learnt from spending almost half a year partially isolated due to the lockdown. The lessons are detailed with relatable personal stories and actionable tips that one can implement based on what they need during lockdown

The next episode will detail a book that I am continuously reading by Dr Gleb Tsipursky, which has tons of science-backed information and tactics that helps individuals, families and businesses navigate the new normal we live in due to the pandemic.

If you would like to discuss some of these details of the show or ask some questions, we can definitely connect on LinkedIn and Facebook: Andile Nopapaza. If you know someone that can benefit from the episode, help them Push Start! and share the episode with them.

It is a tough and unprecedented time. This history-defining moment has brought new challenges to light. The mind definitely has found a new challenge to contend with. In this episode, I share my experiences of staying mentally strong during this time. I hope you find them helpful. 

I am in no shape or form a subject matter expert on this and there are professionals and helplines you can contact if you need professional help. Podcasters I recommend for this subject are Mark Metry and Jay Shetty, I learn greatly from them and I reckon you would too. 

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Ah, Procrastination! One of the many things we like doing at the moment and feel bitter after doing it. It leaves a sour taste in your mouth for sure when you are rushing to complete a project you have been putting off for a long time in an unrealistic coffee-fueled sprint. Everyone suffers from procrastination but it does not have to be that way. In this episode, I summarize the main takeaway points from the 1988 classic, The Now Habit by Dr Neil Fiore. This evergreen book talks about the deep causes of procrastination and the tactics you can use to address them. 

Also mentioned in the episode, Thomas Frank from College Info Geek. #GetThomas on the show lol. I also mention the book Atomic Habits by James Clear. please leave a voice note here: https://anchor.fm/andile-nopapaza if you would like a summary of that book too. 

Let's continue the conversation on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andile-nopapaza/

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Schools are closed, classes are empty and social media is packed lol. In this episode, I share productivity tips and tricks for high school students. These tips will enable you to get a head start on learning and keeping up with studies during the lockdown period. If you not in high school, please share this episode with someone that you know might get great help from it. Below are some of the tools mentioned in the episode. 

Cool Learning Videos for Math, Science and almost everything under the sun check out Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/, it also has videos for the little ones in primary school. 

To memorize body parts, terms, history events and stuff AnkiApp (Android, iOS and Web) flashcards will make the whole process fun.  

To learn a language check out: Duolingo on Android and iOS

To prepare yourself for new-age skills check out Codeacademy.org for free programming tutorials, Google Digital Skills for Africa for free Digital Marketing content (shout out to Uwais on LinkedIn for this), InterestingEngineering.com for inspiration and industry news if you want to get into the STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) fields and lastly some TEDTalks you can watch on the YouTube Go App for engaging topics at a fraction of the data cost. Disclaimer: There are no sponsorships or business relations associated with the websites or the tools I share. Mentions are only for educational and reference purposes.

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Jonaed Iqbal is the founder of NoDegree.com, a career consulting business that helps people find craft meaningful careers through helping them craft unique career paths, even when having #NoDegree! He started the business after having noticing that his job as an Actuary at the time did not satisfy his appetite to give and make an impact. 

In this episode, we discuss the mentality needed for crafting a great career without a degree, finding alternative ways to educate yourself, certifications, the value of mentorships to accelerate your learning, the power of networking and how negotiating can give you extra freedom to save and invest. Jonaed also learns Zulu, in this episode. Stick around till the end to hear that. 

You can connect with Jonaed on Linkedin for more insight. Check out his website, NoDegree for more resources and tools like this one on his podcast NoDegree.fm on how to interview. 

We can always connect on LinkedIn (Andile Nopapaza) for more questions which might be used for an episode. If you think someone you care about can benefit from the episode, be sure to share with them.  

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Welcome to another instalment of #PushStartHacks. In this episode, we talk about rewarding jobs of the future with that you can get without having a degree. Varsity is expensive and not everyone is supposed to go or wants to go for varied and valid reasons. Here I cover the reasons why you might want to look into these fields if you intend on building a career without going to university or college. 

Helpful sites: linkedin.com, indeed.com, glassdoor.com, pnet.com. Disclaimer: There are no sponsorships or business relations associated with the websites or the tools I share. Mentions are only for educational and reference purposes.

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Yenziwe Ngwenya (IG: @yenzi_n), affectionately known as Yenzi to her closest people and subscribers, is a South African YouTuber passionate about content creation in Africa. Her channel Intentional Yenzi focusses on personal development and fruitful intentional living in the world of ever-changing innovation and technology. She tackles crucial modern-day challenges like digital wellbeing,  dealing with failure and setback and also charting an...Intentional Life. Her sights are set on creating a new tech-related venture (you have to listen in to find out) and being the mouthpiece for new-age Wakanda-esque lifestyle design in Africa and sharing it with the World. She is doing all of this while studying a Degree in Accounting. 

In this episode, we talk about thriving in the new digital marketplace while keeping grounded in authenticity. Yenzi shares her experience starting a YouTube channel with a consistent set of values and actions. while also keeping an eye on growth.  She also discusses the personal and economic growth opportunities created platforms like LinkedIn and Youtube and the need for everyone, #OK_Everyone to learn and adapt to the new wave of disruption. 

For insightful videos, you can subscribe to Yenzi's channel: here 

Connect with her on LinkedIn Yenziwe Ngwenya

And follow her adventures on Insta: @yenzi_n

Remember we can always connect on LinkedIn: Andile Nopapaza 

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