The People You Go Home To
A Yoruba proverb says, “If the people inside cannot destroy you, the ones outside cannot.”
Life
Thoughts on purpose, ambition, relationships, personal growth and the everyday experience of being human.
You Have to Be Willing to Be Rejected
Rejection can be the cost of discovering if your idea is strong enough beyond just your own thoughts.
The Life You Want Will Cost You the Life You Have
Dear Friend, You reach a point where you realize you can’t build the life you want with the same old habits, people, comfort zone, and mindset that got you here. That realisation is not always exciting. Sometimes, it is painful. I watched a video yesterday about why the Earth revolves around the sun. It was mind-blowing. You’re seeing that some things you like are getting in the way of the person you want to be. …
The Economy Is Not Your Experience
Are you aware that two things can be true at the same time? The economy can be improving, and yet the lives of the people can still feel harder. I had this thought after reading the latest reports on Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis. It says that the country is attracting investment. That the stock market has performed strongly. Capital is flowing in. We have very good numbers on paper. But then you go to the market. …
The Most Dangerous Weapon Isn’t a Gun
Whether King Leopold II wrote that infamous letter doesn’t change the question it forces us to ask.
The Most Expensive Word in the English Language
The best football boots are terrible for a marathon. The best camera is a poor choice if all you need is a phone call. When you use “Best” without context, it is meaningless. Yet we build our lives around that word. You want the best job instead of the work that aligns with your assignments. We want to live in the best city instead of the one that gives us peace. We want the best …
The Day the Gatekeepers Died
But sitting in class today, I couldn’t help but smile a little. As the lecturer kept talking about how much power media gatekeepers have, I was happy he was teaching us history, not what’s happening now. At least not as bad as then.