INSIGHTS
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One thing I realized early in life is this:You can only rise to the level of your understanding. For years, I pondered deeply on what the Kingdom truly is—its purpose, its value, and how one enters into it. Why is it so cherished, and what is the ultimate outcome? I eventually came to see that
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I remember like it was yesterday when I asked a mentor of mine what his goal in life was. I expected something lofty—expanding into new territories, reaching a capital benchmark, or traveling the world. But his response was surprisingly simple: “Have fun and make a difference.” At first, it seemed too simple. But the more
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They say, “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Well, Africa is more like an encyclopedia with a tattered cover and pages stolen—only now is it beginning to be restored. For too long, many have looked down upon Africa: citing unorganized governance systems, lack of infrastructure, and uneducated or miseducated communities. While some of this
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There’s a saying: “A dream without a team is just a wish.” That’s the essence of leadership and culture—because it’s not simply teamwork that makes the dream work, it’s the right team with the right leadership. As I shared in a previous post, I grew up playing a myriad of sports in my adolescence. But
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There’s a saying, “Dig your well before you are thirsty.” What that means is simple: prepare for what you need before the moment you need it. When I was in university studying entrepreneurship and a myriad of other subjects, my focus wasn’t limited to lectures or textbooks. I intentionally read books that aligned with where
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There is a quote I like quite a bit: “Your reputation precedes you.” For those wondering why I like it—it means your past actions have been consistent enough that others talk about how you behave before you even enter the room. This can be good or bad depending on how you treat people and how
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We live in the “age of hype,” where followers, likes, and viral clips are currency. Attention is the commodity, and big headlines or outlandish claims dominate the feed. Some of it is smart marketing, most of it is noise. I’ve never been one to chase the spotlight. My instinct is to work quietly, maximize my
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They say, “Health is wealth”—and I can’t agree more. You could have all the gold, glory, and influence imaginable, but if your body is failing, you will spend most of your energy and resources trying to fix it. True wealth is living in a body that supports your goals, dreams, and calling. STARTING SMALL –
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Discover your value within… One of the most important questions to ask yourself early in life is: What is my gift? What innate talents and skills do I possess that can serve others? That is where your value lies—where joy transforms into productivity and purpose is born. At a young age, I was able to
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Failure can become your teacher. Sometimes failure is better than success—it humbles you, drives you, and shifts you to where you need to be. Case in point: chess. Dan, an old colleague of mine in school, was exceptional at chess, and I would lose all the time. I didn’t play to win; I played to
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