“The hunter who chases two antelopes returns with stories” is an African proverb that speaks to the likelihood of returning empty handed from a hunting trip laced with lack of focus. Similarly, ambition without structure will end in the same fashion. I ran into an old friend a few days back. Save for growing an additional white hair or two, he hadn’t changed much. He still had zeal for life but lack of focus was His Achilles heel. After exchanging pleasantries, I sought to fi

“No matter how far you urinate, the last drop always falls at your feet” is a Nigerian proverb that subtly speaks to the consequences of our actions. Accountability is as stubborn as a mule. You can aim outward and muster the energy to even win a peeing competition but the final outcome always circles back like a boomerang with vengeance. Before the advent of social media, I was an ardent cyclist. In as much as the two items appear to be as unrelated as chalk and cheese, I wi

Robin Sharma once said “If people aren’t laughing at your dreams, your dreams aren’t big enough.” In as much as I am in concurrence with his line of thought, I have some reservations owing to the fact that I am more inclined towards the option of building in silence. However, since thoughts become things, one ought to err on the side of caution and occasionally let the universe in on our plans. Even if it means letting one’s guard down over a drink or two with a close ally. N

Confucius once said “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” Couldn’t agree more with this statement. Anyone donning a plain shirt is deemed to lack personality. The more the prints and color, the merrier the outfit. Flamboyance is associated with the latter outfit. Little thought is given to how much time is spent in the selection of outfit. The dilemma doesn’t end at the check-out counter when purchasing clothes. It’s only the beginning. More often t

Had barely settled in to work one morning when word reached us that a giant had fallen. The news hit many like a ton of bricks and everything came to a standstill. People took to the streets. Tributes started streaming in on live television shortly thereafter. I had always known the figure was influential but was unsure as to what extent he was. It’s only in the silence that followed his fall that I truly heard the echo of his footsteps. In as much as the top elective seat in

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