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I read about the 0 billion investment from Nvidia and OpenAI going into the next wave of AI. Billions of dollars, tons of land, and data centers that use more power than cities.

The Builders Everyone Calls Crazy

Two days ago, I read about the $250 billion investment from Nvidia and OpenAI going into the next wave of AI. Billions of dollars, tons of land, and data centers that use more power than cities. While you think it’s another of Big Tech’s excesses. For me, it’s a sign that only big ideas lead to the future. You can’t build a legacy thinking small. Each generation starts with projects that seem crazy at first. … Read on

The Saint Who Starved

The Saint Who Starved

This brings us to a quiet but profound truth: A wise person avoids extremes in both bad deeds and good deeds. Life is balance.

The Poverty of Logic — Letter #28

The Poverty of Logic — Letter #28

You think that the antidote to self-destruction was better education. But watching a man willingly inhale smoke from a box that promises to kill him, I realized that we humans are not driven by what we know but…

Why “Build it and they will come” is a Lie (The Tecno Story)

Why “Build it and they will come” is a Lie (The Tecno Story)

On Saturday, I walked into a phone hub and noticed a quiet difference in the premium smartphones sitting behind the glass. When I looked at the “African versions” of the world’s biggest mobile brands, I spot a distinct feature. They all have double sim slots while the US version has one. It wasn’t always this way. For years, global tech giants enforced a strict “one phone, one SIM” standard. They operated on a common, yet … Read on

The 7-Year-Old Test You Must Not Fail

The 7-Year-Old Test You Must Not Fail

Think about how OPay is growing here. They didn’t show up with a complex system or a bunch of extra features. They brought only two things to the table…

The Church and the Religion Disruption

The Church and the Religion Disruption

Years from now, we’ll look back and realize the disruption didn’t begin with empty pews or declining denominations. It began when people started seeking God for themselves.

The future of the Church may not be about bigger buildings, but deeper believers.

Protect your energy; protect your circle

Protect your energy; protect your circle

If you are a creator, you know that building anything of value is lonely. Whether you are building a business, changing career paths, or getting your life together.

Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup semi-final, day before yesterday, with Martinez scoring the winner from a Messi pass right at the end.

The Economy of the Empty Tank

I used to think being wiped out was the opposite of being smart, like a price for pushing myself too hard. Sitting here in my office tonight, I got that exhaustion is kind of a filter.