but by their effect on those around us . Successful individuals understand the importance of giving back and positively impacting their communities and the world .
In this edition of The Professional , it is interesting to see how success can be interpreted or experienced . In his article , Redefining the definition of success , on page 8 , Izak Smit , PPS Group CEO , gives his take on the issue . At the same time , our regular contributor , Dr Jonathan Moch , believes it all lies in your own narrative ( article on page 14 ).
Elvira Wood is the editor and writer at PPS . She holds a PhD in Communication Studies from North West University and has previously worked as a financial journalist for some of South Africa ’ s leading daily newspapers .
Apart from various takes on success , this edition also offers some views on how to construct investment portfolios in an uncertain world ( page 11 ), how underinsured South Africans are ( page 16 ) and how stressed graduate professionals are ( page 28 ).
A highlight is an article on page 20 where we feature the first-ever recipients of our Pioneer Scholarship .
In our regular features , you will find “ fail-safe ” recipes to ensure your kitchen adventures are a success ( page 34 ), and we transport you to Namibia , the land of the brave , in our travel feature on page 36 .
Enjoy the read ,
El vira
Editor
Elvira Wood
PPS is a licensed insurer conducting life insurance business , a licensed controlling company and an FSP .
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