Birthed in Ghana, raised by the spirit of Africa, and presented to the global stage, Richie Mensah’s Masterminds Podcast has evolved into a powerhouse of intellectual and entrepreneurial discourse.

In its latest trending episode, the platform welcomes Vusi Thembekwayo, a South African global entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of MyGrowthFund.

Having advised titans such as Deloitte, BMW, and Investec, Vusi joins the conversation to dissect the rigorous personal cost of long-term success, offering a masterclass in discipline, standards, and systems that transcends traditional business advice.

Vusi’s philosophy is anchored in the belief that principles must always supersede tactics. While tactics are often slaves to shifting algorithms and volatile environments, principles remain the bedrock of a lasting legacy.

Drawing from his background in martial arts, he emphasises that true power is forged in the "unseen hours," the discipline of performing the same arduous tasks daily with zero immediate feedback.

In an era obsessed with instant gratification, he argues that this ability to work diligently without the fuel of public applause is what builds authentic character.

This grit is further exemplified by his "Michael Phelps" approach to endurance: the conviction that success belongs to those who can operate longer and withstand more pain than their competition.

The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Vusi reflects on his journey into public speaking, which began as a form of therapy following his father’s murder.

He posits that when one’s career is born from a sense of purpose rather than a chase for income, the accompanying sacrifices cease to feel like a "cost" and instead become a natural rhythm of life. He issues a poignant warning to the gifted and highly intelligent: the danger of being lured into industries simply because they have the talent to succeed there, rather than because the work fuels their soul.

For Vusi, the ultimate metric of a successful life is finding the work that "recharges" the spirit rather than merely draining it. To achieve what he calls "unreasonable success," Vusi suggests that one must commit to an "unreasonable volume of work," a level of output so high that failure becomes statistically improbable.

This commitment to excellence is a recurring theme that Masterminds Podcast continues to explore as it expands its reach across the continent.

Following a recent high-profile expedition to South Africa, the podcast is set to feature a formidable lineup of visionaries, including former Google SA Country Manager, Stafford Masie, innovation strategist, Mushambi Mutuma, and brand storyteller, Kojo Baffoe.

With upcoming guests ranging from marketing leader Sibusiso Shangase to the esteemed Dr. Mzamo Masito, Masterminds is cementing its status as the premier hub for African excellence.