The other day I realized that we can be very negative about life, and most times we don’t even realize it. I realized this after a conversation I had with my loved one, about my 30th birthday which is in a few days. “Welcome to the 30s, where nothing works. Where your body doesn’t do what you want it to….” on and on she went,…
Read MoreThey say that most start ups die within their first 3 years. The statistics are worse in Africa where starting a business is fraught with challenges ranging from lack of capital to legislative difficulties and of course the worst, lack of sufficient local market. When I think of the businesses I would advise anyone to start, cheese is the last on the list. Africans aren’t…
Read MoreAre pursuing your passion and making money mutually exclusive? Do you currently hate your job and are hoping to make enough money to some day quit and do that which you are truly passionate about? Are you sure what you’re passionate about is what you are genetically encoded to do? This 4 minute video talks about how to make sure your passion also pays your…
Read MoreTwo monks were strolling by a stream on their way home to the monastery. They were startled by the sound of a young woman in a bridal gown, sitting by the stream, crying softly. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she gazed across the water. She needed to cross to get to her wedding, but she was fearful that doing so might ruin her beautiful…
Read MoreHas this ever happened to you? You are reading a book, watching TV, scrolling your tweets or shuffling papers while your significant other (or your friend or mother) is talking to you. Suddenly you hear, “You are not listening to me.” You look up and say, “Yes I am.” And calmly provide a verbatim playback of everything said to prove that you were listening and…
Read MoreEvery single night for the last 3 nights, I’ve had a running related dream, sometimes nightmare, because on Sunday, I take part in my first ever half marathon. I haven’t trained well, but pulling out isn’t an option. See the interview below done by Kirsty of Vision Africa on why I am running for more than one good cause: What fundraising challenge are you doing? I…
Read MoreI just finished reading Michael Lewis’ Vanity Fair profile of Barack Obama, and I am blown away. Everyone who knows me knows I’m more than a little fascinated by the POTUS and FLOTUS, mostly because they’re ordinary people holding the most powerful job in the US. A true example of the fact that anyone can make it. This profile takes my fascination a step further,…
Read MoreYesterday’s 100 metre men’s finals was the highlight of The Olympics, as Usain Bolt breathtakingly broke the Olympics record, finishing the race in 9.63 seconds, again affirming his position as the fastest man alive. The most amazing thing was that he seemed to do it effortlessly. In fact, some people felt he could have done better time had he put in more effort, but that’s…
Read MoreI love books. But like everything we love, unless consumed in moderation, the results can be be counter productive. Last week I was on leave, and decided to spend sometime on my bookshelf, only to realize I have over 15 unread or half read books. I also noticed at least 5 titles I’d skimmed over with the promise to read later that never…
Read MoreFor as long as I can remember, people have been making new year resolutions, and have been failing at it. This year, more than 90 million adult Americans made new year resolutions and the top resolutions were about health and financial well being. With billions of people around the world resolving to do better each year, why are things getting worse? Why is it that…
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