Mark Barnes is a weekly columnist for Business Day who has spent 30 years in finance and markets, and was also the South African Post Office CEO.

MARK BARNES | In the business of their lives, our children are the captains of ...

With so much at their fingertips, children believe they have all the answers — but it's tough out there, writes Mark Barnes

MARK BARNES | Rules is rules, but some need overruling

Peer pressure would service us better if bullies are kept at bay because regulations are often misused, writes Mark Barnes

MARK BARNES | You’re not alone in your anxiety, but remember, no-one cares

Modern life is fraught with insecurities, from global warming to new Covid variants, but we must learn to rise above it.

MARK BARNES | Out with resolutions, in with flaws

Ever stuck to those you've made at New Year? No? Then ditch them fast

MARK BARNES | Don't seek purpose on purpose, but keep your mind open

Start with the trivial, then move up the clutter hierarchy until you find you’re not only ditching things, but also issues, and, finally, people

MARK BARNES | There is no shortcut to becoming an expert. It’s a journey

There's a rare, passionate species out there to which you should open your mind. Who knows, you may become part of the fold

MARK BARNES | You’re not special because you have issues. Everyone does

Having issues is not the issue. Living with them is.

MARK BARNES | We can learn a lot about life from watching sports

There are rules and there is pride — two necessary factors to make living good.

MARK BARNES | Gardening is a metaphor for life: weed out the bad, plant the good

Gardening is a metaphor for life and has the ability to inspire hope and encourage healing.

MARK BARNES | Give yourself a break and dance your blues away

Music has the power to transport you to another place where you can lose yourself for a while.