I Don’t Need Another Opportunity

I Don’t Need Another Opportunity

Not every opportunity deserves your attention. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is stay focused on what you’ve already chosen to build.

What We Trust to Keep Us Safe

What We Trust to Keep Us Safe

Nigeria’s recurring building collapses raise a deeper question about trust, competence and accountability and the things that quietly hold society together.

You Need Something To Look Forward To

You Need Something To Look Forward To

Because the future is not supposed to be just the place where our problems will be waiting for us. The future is also supposed to be the place where at least some of our joys will be waiting.

What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think?

What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think?

There are seasons in life when you know you are making progress, but you cannot feel it yet. You know you are making excellent decisions, delaying gratification, cutting expenses and investing, but you can’t see the results. It can be frustrating. You are more disciplined than ever. You work 10X than before. Yet, somehow, life still looks almost the same. I got this inspiration from Nigeria’s latest inflation figures. It says inflation fell from 15.91% … Read on

When Home Is Strong, You Can Fight Anywhere

The People You Go Home To

A Yoruba proverb says, “If the people inside cannot destroy you, the ones outside cannot.”

The Life You Want Will Cost You the Life You Have

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. … Read on

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. … Read on

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 … Read on