Careers and Popular Culture - OriginalSteps.com

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Careers and Popular Culture; Published: 30 September 2016; Last Updated: 03 October 2016

Instrumental by James Rhodes

James Rhodes' passion for music has been his absolute lifeline. It has been the thread that has held him together through a life that has encompassed pain, conflict and turmoil. Listening to Rachmaninov on a loop as a traumatised teenager or discovering an Adagio by Bach while in a hospital ward - such exquisite miracles of musical genius have helped him survive his demons, and, along with a chance encounter with a stranger, inspired him to become the renowned concert pianist he is today.

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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Careers and Popular Culture; Published: 22 August 2016; Last Updated: 22 August 2016

- an alternative book review feature by Alie Brand

Expanding on the concept of popular culture and it's influence on careers - Alie Brand of Stellenbosch Rugby Academy examines how James Kerr in his book Legacy uses the example of the world's most successful Rugby team, the legendary All Blacks of New Zealand, to reveal practical lessons for leadership and business. Creating a book that can be applied to a career both on and off the field of the play. Illustrating how the game of rugby and literature combined can help inspire stronger careers in general.

According to Brand these are some of the highlighted attributes (based on extracts and quotes,) that one can gain from Legacy, which makes it a must read for everyone wanting to improve their career.

Legacy by James Kerr - image courtesy of Little, Brown Book Group

Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Careers and Popular Culture; Published: 20 July 2016; Last Updated: 20 July 2016

From Marvel comes “Doctor Strange,” the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident robs him of the use of his hands. When traditional medicine fails him, he is forced to look for healing, and hope, in an unlikely place—a mysterious enclave known as Kamar-Taj.

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Details: Written by OriginalSteps; Category: Careers and Popular Culture; Published: 17 June 2016; Last Updated: 05 July 2016

with Alie Brand from Stellenbosch Rugby Academy

The James Bond franchise suggests themes that can inspire success on the sports field - SKYFALL © 2012 Danjaq, LLC, United Artists Corporation, Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. 007 Gun Logo and related James Bond Trademarks © 1962-2012 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. SKYFALL, 007 and related James Bond Trademarks are trademarks of Danjaq, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Understanding the influence of movies in sport

Rugby (as with most sport) is a wonderful tool that shapes us for life. The very reason you are reading this, is a testimony that something about this game has ignited your passion and fuelled your spirit.

However in our society today we see a lot of people giving up on their goals, not willing to go the extra mile. In a way a general trend to look for a quick fix or the fast track to success without a willingness to apply oneself has grown.

By turning to the popular culture of films, we have now found a source to inspire and remedy the motivation needed for players to excel. Creating a better path than the aforementioned "quick fix"...