Daily Letter

A short, daily burst of inspiration in fewer than a 100 words.

  • "A thought-provoking collection of ideas and musings that if taken to heart, have the potential to add immense depth and richness (with compounding interest) to your life"

    Shane Dryden, co-founder Yuppiechef

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    Nerine

  • "Getting this letter is a breath of fresh air amongst the sea of emails in my ever-growing inbox each day. It’s the one I excitedly click to open, waiting to see what image will load accompanied by an insight into Pierre’s wonderful strategic brain."

    Mireille

  • "It delivers a daily dose of thought-provoking insights that encourage you to pause, reflect, and ask new questions – a powerful boost for advancing my personal strategy!"

    Ronel

  • "If you want to be reminded how to be a decent human in just a few sentences, then this is it."

    Ronel H

  • “Pierres’ Daily Letter has become the weekday spark of inspiration, motivation and perspective for me. To me his letters serve as a reminder to not turn my rhythms into routine, but to stay intentionally present in every day”

    Jacobs

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When did they get't?

Communication has only happened when the other person has understood what you have said.

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mark't like Vincent

A good artist has an identifiable mark.

Van Gogh had a very specific mark.
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Don't do this:

There is a saying in Afrikaans, 'Moenie die ding ryp druk nie.'

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Infinity in your hand

There are about seven and a half quintillion grains of sand on earth (give or take). This sand has been formed over the last 500 million years. When you pick

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A pervasive form of violence...

I've noticed during lockdown there is a tendency for overwork. I've had several conversations with friends who now work 14 hour days, just because there isn't anything else to do.

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is it a good idea?

Remembered this yesterday, and it is such a good litmus test for an idea,

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and 5 6 7 8

I love dance, not so much to dance, just dance. Proper choreographed serious dance. I went nuts when Sia's Chandelier video came out.

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