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Join us as we review "The Male Advantage" by Kris Sturmey or "1stman". A very popular mens lifestyle and self improvement Youtuber. Michael and I unpack the pages of this thought-provoking book. Join us as we navigate through the author's insights into the male experience within the context of mentality, execution, navigation through manhood and the pursuit of becoming an O...

In this video, I share my firsthand experience after deleting Instagram. Discover the unexpected impact it had on my daily life, mental well-being, and overall productivity. Join me as I reflect on the positives and challenges of living Instagram-free, offering insights and lessons learned from this social media detox. If you've ever considered taking a break from Instagram or deleting it altogeth...

In today's eye-opening episode, we're diving deep into the critical topic of living a double life—why it's a recipe for disaster, especially for the young minds navigating through life's journey. 🔍 Uncover the truth behind the facade as we explore the pitfalls of trying to juggle two identities. Using real-life examples, we shed light on the common scenario of maintaining a squeak...

Explore the power of choice on my latest YouTube video! Uncover the impact of decisions on our lives and how mindful choices can shape our journey. Join the conversation on the art of decision-making and let's navigate the endless possibilities together. * The choices we make today determine the success we have tomorrow. We hope you have enjoyed the video. ‹7 Make sure to like, subscribe and turn...

Ready to transform your life? Join me in this empowering discussion where we dive deep into the mindset of high achievers and explore the art of getting things done! 💪✨ In today's video, we unravel the secrets to becoming a powerhouse of productivity, especially when it comes to self-improvement and investing for the future. It's time to break free from the shackles of procrastination an...

Welcome to BTY Talks, our exciting new segment where Michael and I dive deep into meaningful conversations. In this episode, we explore the powerful mindset of gratitude, reflecting on our roles as responsible young stewards of the privileged opportunities we've been given. Join us as we navigate through global events, discussing the heart-wrenching tensions between Israel and Palestine—a trul...

Social Media can feel like a really integral part of our lives. Once you delete it, you realize that everyone else is focusing on this image built up on social media, rather than what is happening in real life. In this episode of BTY we discuss how leaving social media out of your life would be beneficial to you. It is beneficial to one's attention span, ability to be present, and it stops you...

University is often treated as a young persons sole focus, but there are habits and practices that one can do while at university to level up and develop yourself even further. This includes Short Courses, Social Skills and Soft Skills, Style and Appearance, Savings and Investments, and Mental Health. Focusing on developing these aspects of your life while at university will ensure that you come o...

It is easy to find excuses as to why we are not doing all that we could be doing. It can feel like we simply do not have the capacity for anything more. However, in this episode I discuss why this is not the case, and how you can create more time for doing more activities in your day. This can free up time for you to go the gym, start running, read books, open a new business or even do a short cou...

I was privileged to have a conversation with Deodat Beukes on the modeling and pageantry industry for males globally. We specifically talked about how these industries are perceived in Namibia. Our conversation also revolved around faith, a personal relationship with God, mental health and love. It was interesting to pick Deodat’s brain and hear his personal journey regarding these topics. It’s aw...

One's social muscle is often overlooked, and neglected. In this episode I discuss why it is important to prioritize the development of your social muscle, as much as we develop say our physical body, or even our brain and knowledge. I believe this is important as many young people I see around me each day have underdeveloped social skills. This is understandable as the culture and society we l...

Being a Youth Leader at Church has been one of the most rewarding things Ive done in my life. I have learnt alot over the past 3+ years of leading youth at my local church. Transitioning from being a member of the youth for many years and being led by others, and now being blessed with the opportunity to lead myself. I have learnt some very valuable life lessons, which is why I wanted to make a vi...

The question you may be asking is, how do I earn income as a student? We took the time to discuss the best ways to earn an extra income or side hustles that we have found from our experience, and students around us in both South Africa and Namibia. As a student, it is not easy to go through out the month without being broke, so we researched and have used our experience to provide you with the bes...

In the society we live in today masculinity is looked down on. There is many factors that come into play which influence this outlook, a reason could be because of the various negative examples set men we looked up to or still do. Though when we zoom in on what genuine masculinity is supposed to be, we can realize that these men don't portray the characteristics of a real man. I'm the vide...

Have you ever thought back to when you were younger, and how creative we once were? The world around you no longer encourages you to be creative, but rather encourages you to keep consuming, and keep buying. We are being made into the perfect consumer. The fact is, you cannot be at your creative best, when you are too busy consuming content for hours a day. We are always filling up every empty sec...

Time management and procrastinating. Probably a student's two greatest struggles while endeavoring for their qualification. In this episode of Better than Yesterday, I discuss what i have learnt over the past three years of being a student about managing one's time effectively. Not only am I studying, but I am involved in many extra activities such as running this youtube channel, having a...

“The end of 1STMAN” as a figure in self improvement, most of you might have heard of 1stman. So, what came to mind when you saw this video title? Here at BTY Michael and I were in shock when we came across this video. We have taken plenty of inspiration from Kris and can only thank him for all his contributions to the self improvement sphere. Therefore we decided to share our reactions and thought...

All of us have an Ego within us. It is something that needs to be constantly managed, otherwise it can lead to us becoming delusional. Which can hurt oneself and the people around us. Therefore, reading Ego is the Enemy can only be of benefit to ourselves. In the video I give an overview of what the book is about and explain how many people who rose to success. Could not remain there because of ho...

A stagnant person can be referred to one without recent growth or change. Many of us have been in a place of stagnation during our lives. While in this phase we ask ourselves, how do I move past this? In this episode Michael and I discuss how to stop being stagnant and begin to move forward again. It's natural to find oneself in a place of no growth or change, but one does not have to remain t...

Achieving financial freedom. Everyone wants it, but how does one actually get there? In this episode, Daniel and I discuss what young people heading into their 20's or currently in their 20's can do to establish a level of financial literacy. What this does is equips one with the knowledge and wisdom to make the right decisions that lead to financial freedom. When leaving university, socie...

Growing up in this era we as young men are exposed to different ways in which we can live our lives. Therefore we have opportunity to choose which lifestyle we want to live, one that is going to fulfill us. Having this in mind, it was important to discuss our viewpoint on the different lifestyles, like living more traditionally, being a successful playboy, a traveler and many others. Becoming awar...

Growing up in this era we as young men are exposed to different ways in which we can live our lives. Therefore we have opportunity to choose which lifestyle we want to live, one that is going to fulfill us. Having this in mind, it was important to discuss our viewpoint on the different lifestyles, like living more traditionally, being a successful playboy, a traveler and many others. Becoming awar...

Ryan Holiday's book 'Courage is Calling' is the first of his Stoic Virtue Series that goes over the four fundamental virtues. 'Courage is Calling' outlines how to overcome fear and become someone who has courage at their disposal. This is another episode of the BTY book club where we discuss books that are of interest to us, and hopefully to you. Ryan Holiday is a modern day St...

As a young person thinking too far ahead can confuse one. Fresh out of high school, our expectations are often high as we have this new chapter of life to explore! Soon after life can teach us some tough lessons as we realize that it takes time to build oneself up. Daniel and I discussed in today's episode where our expectations were a couple of years ago and wether or not those expectations w...

We had the privilege of interviewing the co-founders of Art of Passion Apparel - A sportswear and casual clothing brand located right here in the Mother City. It was established in 2016 by Gerald Dube the Co-Founder. After having a few struggles navigating through teenage hood he got tired of being around negative crowds. The AOPA brand stands for Unity and Positive change. It aims to inspire peop...