Johannesburg - This week we feature international keynote speaker and best-selling author Erik Kruger.
Kruger has been entrusted to speak to the audiences of the Young Presidents Organization, the Entrepreneurs Organization, Discovery, Momentum, Liberty, Sasfin, Cipla, TedX and many more.
His writing has been featured in GQ, Entrepreneur, & Inc.com.
He also co-hosts one of South Africa’s best business podcasts, “The Expansive”.
He is also a best-selling author of the book “Dangerous”.
Which author do you most look up to?
Seth Godin and Malcolm Gladwell
What was the first book you read?
I definitely cannot remember that. However, according to my Kindle, history the first Kindle book I ever bought was “Today We Are Rich” by Tim Sanders.
The moment you most regret in your life?
Not buying a ton of Bitcoin in 2011 :)
You have been elected as the president of SA. What are the most pressing issues you address first?
It has to be education. Everything is made better when people are educated, have the ability to critically think and effectively solve problems.
The meal that most reminds you of your childhood?
Sunday lunch. Vleis, rys, en aartappels.
The secret to happiness is…
Dogs.
The Netflix series that everyone should be watching?
“Queens Gambit.” It's not new, but it's one of the best series they produced.
You are able to spend the day with any influential person. Who do you choose to spend time with and why?
Barack Obama would rank very high. I have always admired his confidence, composure, and ability to elegantly communicate his thoughts. He also just seems like a great person.
The one thing most people don't know about you?
That I still get nervous when I am about to go on stage.
You are able to write a book about any South African. Who do you choose?
I'd write not about one person but about the people of South Africa. Showcasing the incredible stories of resilience, perseverance and success.