In our society, the origins of wealth are seldom questioned; the allure of affluence often casts a shadow over the means of its acquisition. Similarly, the thirst for miracles overshadows the curiosity to scrutinize their sources. Generosity, when activated by the wealthy, can seemingly absolve them of any misdeeds, a societal quirk that prevails despite …
My Gee, show me the way, what are you doing to make money? Read More »
Part 1: The Early Years and Formative Experiences The story of John D. Rockefeller, one of the most iconic entrepreneurs in American history, begins not on the grand stage of industry and commerce, but in the humble surroundings of his early years. Born in 1839 in Richford, New York, young Rockefeller’s life was marked by …
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Life is a perpetual exchange, a ceaseless barter of breath—inhaling oxygen, exhaling carbon dioxide. In this ever-moving world, where nothing remains static, understanding the true worth of what we exchange is paramount. Consider students who, in pursuit of academic excellence, often sacrifice precious moments with loved ones and friendships for the fleeting glory of acing …
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Being perceived by family or society as a responsible person is many steps up from being irresponsible. Responsible people are assets to society, and they contribute more than they take from society. Being responsible is a quest all humans have; it’s our journey of growth. We start out life as irresponsible babies and grow to …
How not to let the noise of your responsibility drown the whisper of your purpose. Read More »
I’m sorry if my analysis sounds too simplistic for you. My lessons and thoughts are based on my business history and career background. Let me first clarify where I am coming from. Here is a little about my background so you can weigh my analysis against it ⁃ I studied engineering, with many extracurricular spices …
Six practical lessons learned from the fall of S.T Soap Limited Read More »
The Nigerian political scene seems quite chaotic, and many of us whose preferred candidates didn’t seem to go past the primaries are either quiet or exhibiting some sympathy for particular candidates. I think it’s only right that I come out and share what my thoughts are for Nigeria going forward, for the benefit of those …
AY as his friends call him, is a guy’s guy. He’s one of those people who seem to have everything. He’s musically talented, looks good, he’s a leader and has a genuine and large heart. Another great thing about AY is that he was well brought up, learned good values from his childhood, he’s the …
Now I know why I have not been writing so frequently! There is regularly a clash of thoughts in my mind for having to write about something and speak about something else, and when the writing and the speaking need to happen on the same day, it’s tough. Today for example, I had made up …
Fourteen years ago, I was a little younger than I am now. I recall a particular day, I was sitting in my shop, yes, my shop. Just after secondary school, a friend and I had decided to start up a business venture ahead of getting into university. The breaks in universities were usually long and …
One of the ills I see in our society is the elevated position money is given. Not money literally though, I don’t have an issue with people being awarded for making money, where I see a problem, is where money is celebrated in our society without any consideration to the source of the money. We …
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