The Normalization of Abnormalities
“The danger is not in the abnormality itself, but in the silence that allows it to become routine,”…
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Don’t Let the Pursuit of Popularity Override the Need to Preserve Values
“One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than…
Where the Rule of Power Overrides the Rule of Law, Everyone is a Potential Victim
“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” declared Lord Acton. Montesquieu earlier argued that “there is…
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,…
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…