Do You Have the Capacity to Hear the Uncomfortable Truth?
“We seem to prefer a comfortable lie to the uncomfortable truth. We punish those who point out reality,…
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Lessons From The Life Of Dr. Uduak Akpanumoh – What Will You Be Remembered For When You’re Gone?
“Our lives are not our own. We are bound to others, past and present, and by each crime…
Lessons from the Life of My Foster Daddy – The Greatest Wealth Lies in Abundance of Virtues
“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants,” observed Epictetus. Similarly, Cicero noted, “Virtue…
Life is Not Taught in Classrooms with Walls
“Life is not taught in classrooms,” so declared Itoro Ekaiyah after a work-related life transforming experience. To Albert…
Has Nigerian Politics Swallowed Good Governance?
“The true test of a civilization is not the census, nor the size of its cities, nor the…
Don’t Be a Victim of Snake Chase Effect
“Be the person who breaks the cycle. If you were judged, choose understanding. If you were rejected, choose…
Your Network is Your Net Worth
“Your network has given us net worth,” so wrote Ikemesit Orok to me when he saw the depth…
Let Your Work Speak for You
“Let your work speak for itself: If poor, it will remain silent. If average, it will whisper. If…
The Abuse of “Charity Begins at Home”
In his 1642 work, “Religio Medici,” Sir Thomas Browne stated, “Charity begins at home.” While many have adopted…
Don’t Like What You Don’t Like – the Hypocrisy in Celebrating Nigerians Winning Elections in UK
The feeling was mixed. On one side, I was ecstatic, and on the other side, I was wondering…