PATIENCE
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A contrary perspective of mine is that there are occasions where being overlooked can be a gift. It never feels good to be overlooked or underappreciated. But I never let that make me feel any less than what I knew I was—or what I knew I would become. Over time I learned that many people
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All we truly have in this life are choices. Every decision is a seed—one that will eventually bear fruit, whether good or bad. I understood this early in life, and I’ve always viewed choices like the mechanics of a video game: if you want to become a superior player, you must first understand the rules
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My personal lifelong saying is simple: Play to learn — learn to win. People are complex, but there are universal traits that reveal how similar we actually are. One of them is the way we engage with games—passed down through culture, taught to us in childhood, and often mirrored in how we navigate adulthood. Two
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“There’s a saying: you are never lost if you have found yourself.” I took that to heart while young, and it has guided me throughout my entrepreneurial path—and in the way I pour into founders today. When you understand who you are, even the most complex paths become purposeful. RAISING YOUR PERSPECTIVE TO UNDERSTAND THE
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My father used to say, “Never let someone lick the sugar off your bubble gum.” At first, I laughed—because, honestly, that sounds ridiculous. But the message stuck: what’s for you is for you. Protect your peace, guard your joy, and don’t let anyone take what makes you unique. As you progress through life, it’s natural
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Definition:Humility is the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance. It’s the ability to recognize your strengths without arrogance and your weaknesses without shame. At its core, humility is strength under control — the awareness that success is not achieved alone and that there’s always room to grow. THE HEART OF
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Once you know your worth, it’s time to align yourself with people who recognize your value. Many people feel out of place or undervalued, not because they lack potential, but because they’re planted in the wrong environment. When you begin identifying and developing your gifts, you must also find a community that nurtures those gifts—people
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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, “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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