Wynand Pretorius

Curious human. Writing from the heart.  This is for my boys. 

On seeking magic in your life

Hi Wynand here "On seeking magic in your life" What a topic, and the reason I want to write about this today is because of a quote I recently heard: The Magic you seek is in the work you avoid Simple words, but the weight of them hits hard. Because what we...

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Life Lessons when you are down and out

Hey Wynand here Life lessons when you’re down and out are not easy to find.“How,” you might ask, “do you learn anything when the mountain ahead feels unclimbable?”It feels impossible. No guru talk. I’m writing this while feeling sick in bed—with the flu.My mind is...

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Oops I did it again…..time to take back my health

Hey Wynand here, Today, I embark to take back my health...again. In a previous post, I outlined my personal rules for being a man. One of those rules emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's body. After all, we only get one, and it's the vessel that propels...

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For my sons: Rules of being a man

Hey Wynand here. I’ve said it before —this blog, or as I like to call it, my writings from the heart - is meant for my sons. And today, I want to share something deeply personal: my rules for being a man. These are my rules. It is okay if you disagree with me. You’ll...

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Why Social Media is Fake (and also the money)

Hi Wynand here This morning, I came across an Instagram video. A man, confidently declaring his rules for life, stated: Social media is fake, but the money is real. Like most modern-day gurus, he sells the usual alpha male blueprint—teaching men how to attract women,...

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3 Reasons Why Fear Is Holding Me Back from Making a Move

Hey, Wynand here In this essay we will direct a deep burning question that is flowing inside me: Why Fear Is Holding Me Back and how to break free from doubt, judgment, and uncertainty to move forward with confidence? Fear has always been a huge obstacle in my life....

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I want a quiet life

Hi Wynand here I yearn for a quiet life. A simple one. Slower pace. Less noise. More peace. A life where I can think, create, and breathe. Not just quiet outside—but inside too. This didn’t come out of nowhere. Maybe it’s always been there. A whisper I couldn’t hear...

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Why I Am a Seeker and Not an Intellectual

Hey, Wynand here. The other day, I watched a YouTube short where Jordan Peterson—paraphrasing here—remarked that Joe Rogan isn’t an intellectual but rather a seeker. At first glance, this statement might seem dismissive, but it wasn’t meant that way. Peterson...

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