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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, “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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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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When I understand a thing, I do it with intention. For many years, I didn’t truly grasp the depth and power of Prayer, Praise, and Worship (PPW). Don’t get me wrong—I grew up doing it. But I didn’t understand the why behind it, or the life-altering impact it could have. What I’ve learned is this:
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Peace from within is intentional. At a young age, I found myself drawn to personal development literature. Many of the books I read pointed toward the importance of stillness—meditation, reflection, solitude. What began as a curiosity eventually became a lifestyle. Over time, I realized that stillness wasn’t a lack of movement—it was a discipline, a
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As I walk through the journey of entrepreneurship, I often find myself thinking about farming. Many people today — especially in urban areas — rarely consider where their food comes from. The process from seed to harvest is often invisible. But behind every meal is a story of unseen labor, discipline, unpredictability, and resilience. And
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When you read, you don’t just gather information — you step into the minds of those who wrote the words. You inherit their patterns, perspectives, and sometimes, their paths. “Early” on, I realized something:I wasn’t chasing the things that successful people had.I was chasing the way they thought to get those things. That shift changed
Early Boykins III 