19 Recommendations for 2019
As usual, I have some recommendations for you as 2019 kicks off.
Life
10 exciting things I recommend for your bucket list
What is on your bucket list? Do you even have one? Well, here are 20 exciting things that I recommend you consider adding to your bucket list, besides getting married.
Thoughts
The Day I Met With John Obidi
I had to be somewhere for something, but I do not recall what. Nevertheless, I had an appointment at an office. While wait for my appointment at the reception, I overheard someone say “John would be coming to today”. Serendipity!… I exclaimed to myself! I came for one thing, and got a meeting with John Obidi, I continued, thinking to myself. Then he walked in! I did not realize that he was there to meet…
Thoughts
The Danger of a One-sided Reality
There is a Ted talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie with a similar title. Buy my story is about something different. Yes, this is about one-sided stories too. But I am talking about the one-sided realities we experience. When we tell ourselves one side of the story, we find ourselves living in a one-sided reality. Over a decade ago, my mother invited a friend of mine to give a talk at an adult camp. For…
Relationships
What Do You Do When You Start to Catch Feelings?
In the last decade or so, I have had to change my opinion and beliefs about certain things. I have had to unlearn and relearn, over and over again. And believe me when I say it is one of the most uncomfortable feelings in the world! Anyway, I met this woman on Facebook. She was quiet and reserved, kind of like I am. But she was different. This woman always gave me audience, no matter…
Life
10 Recommendation for 2018
With the year 2018 a week older already, I have ten recommendations for this year, as usual: 1. Remember that everything adds up. Consider each action/decision you make as a building block toward whatever you are building… A career, business, relationship, financial independence, et cetera. Always ask yourself… Is this “block” solid enough to build upon in the future? 2. Choose yourself first. Remember that this is your life. You came in alone, without…
Life
Fear of Failure: It Is Not Failure You Fear
Is it failure we actually fear? Or do we fear what people would say or think about us, if we failed? I mean, is fear of failure real? If we did not seek anyone’s approval, would we still fear failure? If we are not trying to prove ourselves to people other than our own selves, would we still fear failure? If we knew that nobody will condemn or criticize us afterwards, would we still…
Relationships
6 Things to Give up, for a Successful Relationship
Anyone can build a successful relationship. Unfortunately though, not not everyone will enjoy a successful relationship. And the reason is simple… Success has a cost, and it is only those who are willing to pay the cost, who get to enjoy a successful relationship. Most of us are already “doing” one or more things to build our relationships and make them more successful. But I am not here to give you another list of more…