Ebenezer Mamabolo

The Coaching Manual to the Top Three Decisions in Life

What if the decisions that shape your future deserve more thought than you are giving them?

In Before You Do: The Coaching Manual to the Top Three Decisions in Life, Ebenezer Mamabolo challenges readers to approach life’s most important decisions with intention, preparation and a deeper understanding of their purpose. Drawing on the idea that a successful journey requires preparation before departure, the book reminds readers that pursuing a dream is only the beginning. Knowing what it takes to fulfil that dream is equally important.

Mamabolo identifies three fundamental decisions that can shape the course of one’s life: choosing a career, choosing a relationship and becoming a leader. Each requires careful consideration, self-awareness and an understanding of the responsibilities and challenges involved.

The book explores how career choices can influence personal fulfilment and professional growth, how work, romantic, family and friendship relationships can strengthen or undermine one’s progress, and how leadership begins with the ability to lead oneself before leading others. It also draws attention to the importance of good health, strong character, vision and other essential qualities that contribute to effective leadership.

At the heart of Before You Do is the principle of maximising your minimum and learning to monetise your purpose. Mamabolo encourages readers to recognise what they have, understand what they can develop and identify how their purpose can be translated into meaningful outcomes.

More than a motivational read, the book serves as a coaching manual, incorporating reflective questions to help readers examine their choices, assess their progress and understand the factors influencing their decision-making.

Whether you are deciding on a career path, entering a relationship or preparing to lead others, Before You Do invites you to pause, reflect and prepare before taking the next step. Because the decisions you make today can influence the person you become tomorrow.

Ebenezer Mamabolo is a South African author and host of The Leadership Mandate on Shynebright Radio. Through his writing, Mamabolo explores the relationship between purpose, self-awareness and decision-making. His work challenges readers to look beyond immediate ambitions and consider the personal qualities, responsibilities and preparation required to achieve meaningful outcomes.