Who cried wolf? – ghost of bachelorhood “Every man is a bachelor out of his wife’s sight”” This story is fiction, and the characters are products of my crazy imagination. Please enjoy the short story. That was me, on our honeymoon night. There I was sprawled out on this expansive king size bed with my […]
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Let’s talk about your bad boss “People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses” Work In Progress Related Posts Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn
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Are we alone in this vast universe? “We often miss what we don’t expect to see,” Growing up decades ago, as students, we spent countless times going through books that tried really hard to describe the concept of the universe- from the big bang theories to the redshift and steady state theories. I remember vividly
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Your perception is your reality If you are perceived to be something, you might as well be it because that’s the truth in people’s minds. ****** There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.” — Aldous Huxley Years ago, I used to have a friend at
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Guide to common interview questions “The best way out is always through.” — Robert Frost When I was starting out my job search almost two decades ago, there was no such thing as a guide to interview questions. We barely rehearsed for the session. On the big day, one simply jumped into a dusty and
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Common mistakes first time entrepreneurs make “One of the huge mistakes people make is that they try to force an interest on themselves. You don’t choose your passions; your passions choose you.” So, I stumbled on this very incisive post by James Altucher on Quora and I thought to share the lessons and advice for
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February Special III – Is love really enough? “Love is not enough. It must be the foundation, the corner stone – but not the complete structure. It is much too pliable, too yielding” Is love really enough? She says….. Yes, Let me explain. Love isn’t just a feeling, the euphoria and sweet nothings of being with someone.
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February Special II — How many times to forgive? “Forgiveness doesn’t excuse their behavior, forgiveness prevents their behavior from destroying your heart” How many times to forgive? The February series is a 2-minute short read with opinions from two diverse individuals on everyday relationship and marital issues. How many times would you forgive? Would you
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February Special I – It is ME, not YOU “it’s far better to hear it is them, and not you, than to wait and see how it goes without them letting you know where they are really at” The February Series is a 2-minute short read with opinions from two diverse personalities about everyday relationship
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In pursuit of Happiness – Ain’t we all? We are responsible for our own happiness. I am sure you have heard many motivational speakers of our time say often that “happiness is a choice” Trust me, I do not intend to debunk this because I agree completely. Whether you choose to remain happy or sad is
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Signs of Low Esteem – how to fix Don’t let life weigh you down Do you hear voices inside your head? Saying….. “You’re stupid.” “You’re fat.” “Nobody likes you.” “You are a loser.” “You should be quiet. Every time you talk you just make a fool of yourself.” “Why can’t you be like other people?”
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Relationship Currency – why it matters Relationship is the currency of life The first time I heard the about the “relationship currency”, it was from a TED talk video event anchored by Carla Harris, where she eloquently provided clarity on the reason why many top managers never rise beyond a growth cap. Ms. Harris is
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How to choose your Mentors Pitch in for some valuable insights One question that many young people will ask at some point in their career is; “how do I choose a mentor”? Unlike your biological parents where you had no choice in their selection, choosing a mentor is the prerogative of the mentee. The choice
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Indispensable Tom – Jolade No darling, the world doesn’t revolve around you, Ta da! True story, I used to work with someone who would always tout how important he was to the organization, how he is untouchable and is to be revered no matter what he did. Why? Because he brings value to the table!
Open your eyes – the opportunity is right there Awesome opportunities fly by more often than you can ever imagine. But you need to know how to assess them. I have always thought deeply about opportunities and how it appears that some people seem to just attract opportunities effortlessly while others work terribly hard to
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The Story of my Burnt Soup – how I almost died The only time I had visitors from home during my 6year stint at the Obafemi Awolowo University, was when I burnt my soup! I thought I would never write this story…….but here I am. Enjoy! Have we met? I am not quite sure we
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Building your Social Capital – what to do? “You are the sum total of the people you meet and interact with in the world “ “The central premise of social capital is that social networks have value that can be mined.” Think of Social capital as the collective value of all ‘social networks’ [ people
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The Author’s Interview – Prisoner of Fate “It’s the first of many and I am positive about this passionate journey and the reward ahead “ Akin Akingbogun I suppose that the first platform to answer questions about my first book should be on my website. Not just because this was where it all got rekindled,
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Why it’s cold at the top – your career heights “Cold is merciless. It shows you where you are. What you are” Wim Hof It is cold at the top – But could be warmer Disclaimer – This post is not just about mount Everest. I crave your indulgence to read till the end to
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Letting Go – is hardwork “Sometimes, letting things go is an act of far greater power than hanging on” – Eckhart Tolle Many people believe that holding on and staying course are signs of great strength. This may be true. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let
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