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This week I've started Part II of the book. This section speaks of execution in the light of moral dilemma.

In the wake of restrictive technology and rough climatic conditions, both General Hansell and General LeMay want to get the job done, but rough decisions must be made to execute.

A reality we face often in business and corporate.

I've just finished reading the 1st subheading - Becoming Me. There is so much I can relate to - from Michelle's curiosity, her love for getting things done and attaining success, her steadfastness, being made to feel different like an outsider... I enjoyed chapter 8, which details how she met Barack and when she realised that she's into him. I love a love story

I'm not a big fan of memoirs, but I have been enjoying them of late.

Dug into the first 2 chapters under the context "Becoming Me". Michelle is giving us a peak into her childhood and family. I like the descriptive writing and how she addresses some of the biases in her family whilst still honouring them.

I thoroughly enjoyed this read.It encapsulates my chosen theme for this year - leadership.It's an inspiring read.Rassie has a zest for life which he expresses through his passion and technical acumen for rugby.Rassie is personalised in this book.The prolific themes include passion, technical knowledge, resilience and resolve.Ambition doesn't favour all, and there are times when leaders need to account for actions.

Accountability is one of my mantras. More to the point, being accountable requires emotional intelligence and results in growth and improved performance. In the next two chapters (Chapters 21 and 22), Rassie accepts responsibility for his actions, even though it was not intentional.

The two chapters I have just read, Chapters 19&20, are quite heavy. Rassie's integrity is questioned and his intentions are unpacked. Chapter 20 details the leaked video that was submitted to the World Rugby team.

These chapters clearly demonstrate that leadership cannot be romanticised or nonchalant. Tough calls need to be made to drive the ultimate expected outcome.

The book is getting more technical and Rassie is using descriptive writing to place me, as the reader, in front of the pitch. The intensity is rising as I read.
These past few pages are thrilling and Rassie's passion about SA, rugby, transformation, and existentialism are palpable.

A truly honest account from Rassie.
I enjoyed the detailed writings un Chapter 14 of the tactics deployed in some of the Rugby Championship games, nail-biting writing. The author tackles the reader emotionally by making the reader relate. Some of the decisions taken before a match can seem misguided during the match if your why is not strong enough. I refer this to my own work space - did I call the right "plays"...

I'm still enjoying the read.
I'm treading the chapters with caution as the matter about SA rugby challenges is being broached.

What I don't appreciate is that Rassie is going to great lengths to portray himself with the best intentions, specifically during the Allistair Coetzee coaching tenure. Many times business decisions impact other parties poorly and the ones who are left standing are seen as the instigator.

Simply written, but it has a way of inspiring one to be more intentional in their performance

Thoroughly enjoying this read thus far.
There are so many relatable elements - this book manages to humanise Rassie, where we get glimpses of him as a person and not just an iconic leader.

I have only read 3 chapters, but the book is filled with humour that many South Africans would appreciate.

Off to an endearing start.
Rassie begins by taking us into his childhood his, family and where his love for rugby began.
I look forward to journeying through this read.

Koch is breaking it down very constructively and with simplicity.
Great lesson around reframing one's mind around setback. This includes keeping busy after a setback and finding ways to thrive.
Ultimately, his most influential advice regarding setback is that one must "relish failure". True form of reframing the mind and conquering business.

I am enjoying the book. It's inspiring.
Although more research and soundness was required on one finding and driving one's personal vehicle.
The insight provided on how the greats thrived during setbacks is a great read to strengthen one's psychology. I'm in the last throes of this read - looking forward to the culmination.

I have just started reading the Foreward written by Jamil F. Khan and I already know that this is a must-read. Khan highlights that we, as South Africans, have a superficial knowledge of each other across races. It is these superficial nuances that dominate our engagements across racial lines, giving us false assurance that we are fulfilling the dream of a Rainbow Nation.
More work needs to be done in SA.

Finally into the book and it's interesting to learn that there were factions in the previous government similar to what is happening in the current government. Some of the strategies came from superstitious thought, and backfired.