I felt proud that this is the community that I came from and I decided that it was time to give something back.

gyrationfive’s contribution to this event will be revealed over the coming weeks. We are excited to be a part of this project which celebrates the lives of the people who want to ensure that a legacy is left behind for future generations.

It is in cases such as these, that technology and people compliment each other and where collaboration and community can make a difference in the lives of ordinary people.

Truth be told – gadgets can cause clutter. Clutter can result in time wasting and these days it seems that what people (and organisations)really need are simple, uncomplicated solutions to their day to day challenges, in other words, efficiency – getting more done with less clutter in the same amount of time.

It is important to reflect on how technology can contribute to our lives (or business) as well as the lives of those around us. Productivity is key to your success and making the right device choice can help you get things done faster.

In my opinion, productivity plugs into how you are “wired” and  by this I mean how you think, absorb your surroundings, analyse and solve problems etc. As an example, one device that I see working a lot harder for me over the coming months is my Windows based Pocket PC. It has also become a lot more than “just a phone”. For me, it has become an enabler – a tool to increase my productivity at work and at home. In fact, sections of this post was written on my Pocket PC. I capture my thoughts immediately and revisit them later – simple.

So before you rush out to purchase your next gadget, pause for a moment and answer one question… All things considered will having it make my life easier or will it add to the clutter?

One last thing. If your “gadget” handles data, be vigilant about doing regular back ups!

• No information at your fingertips
• No sharing of ideas and opinions
• No “instant” communication

The Internet – What an amazing resource for business and personal growth. The reality is that many of the young people that I interact with (and many South Africans in general) still live in a world with no access to the Internet.

I believe that there are many reasons for this and I won’t go into those reasons right now, but I am excited to note that things are improving.

To me, this reality highlights the opportunities that exist for so many young people who do not currently have this powerful resource at their disposal.

I have so much more to say on this topic (and over the coming months we will explore many of these thoughts), but for now this is a good place to pause and emphasise another key building block of gyrationfive – Technology (specifically, the Internet).

Personally, being connected has been enjoyable and profitable (and yes, it is important to disconnect sometimes). We would love to hear how technology is impacting your life. Share your experiences, views (good or bad) with the rest of the WWW by leaving your comment(s).

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