THRIVE: 04 In a blink of an eye, it is the season of Spring, in the year 2022! Usually, a season of rebirth. But 2022 for many of us is a year where change fatigue has surely kicked in. As we now head into the festive season, we need to pause and reflect on the year that has gone by, so that we can enjoy some time-out from the daily routines, relax and just BE! There have been so many adjustments to deal with, in all aspects of our lives – BUT as always, to grow from our experiences and to move forward, we must lean towards the positive and hold on to the flicker of light we see at the end of a winding tunnel. We need to remind ourselves, with grateful hearts, of our own greatness and that despite the challenges - we are enough. As we celebrate the School of Tourism and Hospitality, now ranked nineth (9) globally and still ranked number one (1) in Africa – we want to step into owning our greatness and celebrate all of you, who have made this remarkable achievement a reality. I think that far too often, we question whether we deserve the accolades that come our way. We need to banish these feelings of selfdoubt and know that we are enough and deserving! We need to celebrate our successes more. At times, we focus on the setbacks and failures and wish that life could be more plain sailing, right? However, we all know that life is full of imperfections – that is the beauty right there. We need to roll with the setbacks, accept the disappointments and share these experiences as part of life and growth lessons. As Africans, we need to celebrate our greatness even more - and dare I say be more audacious in what we do – and move towards the ‘We Can’ mindset. We all have greatness within, and ANYTHING is truly possible. The adage rings true that if you THINK IT, you can ACHIEVE IT – the power of the mind. It does not matter where you come from, the focus should be on where you are going and where you want to be. This means that you must BELIEVE in yourself. Many have come from nothing and have gone on to achieve greatness and build legacies. So, the message is therefore not to limit yourself and to attempt greatness! Do not be average – put in the effort. There will indeed be setbacks and losses along the journey to greatness. We have all been born with gifts and talents and ours is to find our purpose, which is key to owning your greatness. Greatness in turn, is not measured by money and stature but by COURAGE and HEART. So let me encourage you to own your gifts, talents, and successes. Embrace the failures, move forward, and grow. It is an absolute honour to celebrate our incredible alumni and industry partners, who inspire us in terms of their journeys of greatness. They have shown, grit, courage, resilience, growth, and heart - much needed as we take the tourism sector forward into owning its own greatness! Own Your Greatness Greatness in turn, is not measured by money and stature but by COURAGE and HEART. So let me encourage you to own your gifts, talents, and successes. Embrace the failures, move forward, and grow. E D I T O R I A L
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