Today, we’re travelling the globe through childhood play. One game from every continent, each telling a story about culture, creativity, and community.

What’s fascinating is how many of these games require almost nothing: stones, chalk, string, sticks, or simply space to move.

And yet, they’ve entertained generations.

Links:

Mancala

Ancient Games:

https://ancientgames.org/mancala-africas-ancient-game-of-sowing-and-counting

Triple S games:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX7rj93m6o8

Hopscotch

https://www.britannica.com/topic/hopscotch-game

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5efIbt30Cg

Kedama

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendama?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5Cjkla-wEk

Marbles

https://www.museumofplay.org/toys/marbles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g4_JeRngao

Elastics (Chinese jump rope)

https://www.wikihow.com/Chinese-Jump-Rope

Double dutch

https://nationaldoubledutchleague.com/history/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYIFsKfYSs4

What if this season isn’t just something to survive…
what if it’s something to build in?

In the latest episode of Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, I share three powerful African-driven stories:

MAX AI — helping people earn income without owning a car
Solar Sister — empowering women to bring solar energy to their communities
Gjenge Makers — turning plastic waste into building materials

Different industries. Different challenges.
But the same mindset:

They didn’t wait for perfect conditions.
They built with what they had.

And maybe that’s the reminder for all of us.

#Opportunity #Entrepreneurship #AfricaRising #Innovation #MindsetShift #Podcast

What if this season isn’t just something to survive…
what if it’s something to build in?

In the latest episode of Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, I share three powerful African-driven stories:

MAX AI - helping people earn income without owning a car


Solar Sister - empowering women to bring solar energy to their communities
Gjenge Makers - turning plastic waste into building materials

Different industries. Different challenges.
But the same mindset:

They didn’t wait for perfect conditions.
They built with what they had.

And maybe that’s the reminder for all of us.

🎧 Episode coming soon

#Opportunity #Entrepreneurship #AfricaRising #Innovation #MindsetShift #Podcast

Positive South African Stories: Building Greatness in Business and Everyday Life

What if greatness isn’t about success — but about leverage?

In this episode of Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, Jason Skippers speaks with economic inclusion expert Clint Higgins about how everyday South Africans can move from survival to intentional growth. From shifting from building resources to just income to understanding opportunity, systems, and impact, this conversation offers practical hope for business owners, professionals, and anyone trying to build a better future.

Start your week with perspective, purpose, and possibility.

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#SouthAfricanPodcast #MondayMotivation #PositiveStories #GrowthMindset #EconomicInclusion #EnterpriseDevelopment #BuildDontBurnOut #SouthAfricaRising #SAStories

🎧 New Episode Live on Monday

This week on Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, I’m joined by Clint Higgins for a conversation about positive South African stories and what they teach us about building impact, opportunity, and meaningful resources in our own lives.

Because greatness isn’t about status.
It’s about what we build consistently over time.

This episode is also part of Podcasthon, the world’s largest charity podcast event. 💪

I’m proud to dedicate this episode to supporting a cause that truly matters to me, using the power of podcasting to spotlight stories that inspire action and change.

❤️ Tune in from Monday and be part of the conversation.

🎥 Watch:
https://youtu.be/v55T6XVXcLs

🎧 Listen:
https://iono.fm/e/1649674

If you’d like to learn more about Podcasthon and the incredible global initiative behind it, check them out here:


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What if being busy isn’t the same as being blessed?

This Monday on Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, we’re unpacking the difference between productivity and fruitfulness — and why doing more doesn’t always mean living better.

From biblical wisdom to real-world business examples, this episode invites us to rethink success, slow down, and focus on work that actually matters.

🎧 Listen now: Busy or Blessed? The Difference Between Productivity and Being Fruitful

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Ep 22: Busy or Blessed? The Difference Between Productivity and Being Fruitful

Ever finish a long day feeling exhausted… but not fulfilled?

This Monday on Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, we’re asking a simple but uncomfortable question:

Are we called to be productive… or fruitful?

A conversation about hustle culture, biblical wisdom, and why doing less can sometimes produce more.

🎙️ New episode dropping next Monday

#ThingsWeLearnedOnAMondayMorning #ComingSoon #FruitfulNotBusy #PodcastTeaser #MondayPodcast

Real heroes don’t wear capes.

In this episode of Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, we look ahead to 2026 — “twenty-twenty-fix” — and reflect on the kind of future we’re choosing to build.

Through powerful South African stories of resilience and innovation, we meet people who turned loss into leadership, problems into platforms, and everyday challenges into meaningful change. From rethinking business after a stroke, to creating pathways to work, improving access to healthcare, and simplifying daily transport — these are stories of people who fixed what was broken.

More than inspiration, this episode offers practical takeaways and clear calls to action for anyone who believes that hope is something you do.

Because we don’t need saviours.
We need amplifiers.

As we look ahead to 2026 — or as we call it, twenty-twenty-fix.

This episode of Things We Learned on a Monday Morning is a reminder that real change doesn’t come from superheroes… it comes from ordinary people who choose to build.

Real heroes don’t wear capes.
They rise from the Cape Flats.
They rebuild after loss.


They see broken systems and create better ones.

In this episode, we share the stories of South Africans who turned adversity into action — from reimagining business after a stroke, to creating pathways to work for young people, improving access to healthcare through technology, and making everyday transport safer and simpler.

These stories aren’t just inspirational — they come with practical lessons, clear takeaways, and a call to action for anyone who wants to be part of the solution.

Because South Africa is not short on hope.
It’s full of people of promise.

🎧 New episode drops Monday.

Some of the world’s greatest breakthroughs began with blunders, a melted chocolate bar, a mouldy Petri dish, a weak glue, or a game that no one played.

In this episode, we dive into the surprising stories behind accidental inventions, failed experiments, and wrong turns that led to extraordinary success. Because sometimes, failure isn’t the end of the story, it’s where the magic begins.