Youth Focus Initiative is my pet project which I started when I was 24, an age by which most students have already completed their first degree and for some their PhDs. After completing secondary school, financial meltdown at the family level put a temporary cap on my thirst for a higher education. As fate would… Continue reading The Story of My Pet
Category: Personal Growth
Life Gives You What You Ask of Life
In January 2013, I was at a petrol station (gas station as the Americans will say) to refill the fuel tank of my car. As the petrol attendant was refilling the tank of my car, I heard a voice. The voice was so distinct and mellifluous that I could not ignore it. “Could you please… Continue reading Life Gives You What You Ask of Life
Jose Mourinho as a Metaphor of Purpose
Purpose, according to Encarta Dictionary, means “reason for existence; the reason for which something exists or for which it has been done or made.” To everything there is a purpose. Nothing exists without a reason. When God created man, He had His reason for doing so. He created man to have dominion, to subdue and… Continue reading Jose Mourinho as a Metaphor of Purpose
Defining Success
By Tunde Oseni Success is a relative term. It means different things to different people. Nevertheless, we all know successful people when we see them. According to The Pocket Oxford Dictionary (e-version), success means ‘accomplishment of an aim; favourable outcome; attainment of wealth, fame, or position’. People admire success and society rewards it. Simply, to… Continue reading Defining Success
Beyond Showing Up: Did You Change the Outcome?
It’s tempting and comforting to put in an appearance and do what is anticipated of you: nod, take notes, and enjoy the refreshments and leave. Being negative should not imply actively pulling down only. If you’re not putting in the effort to add something, it’s equivalent to actively taking something away. It hurts all of… Continue reading Beyond Showing Up: Did You Change the Outcome?
Being Smart Is Not Good Enough for Today
Yesterday, being smart was good enough. Today, the landscape is different. The business environment has evolved and become super competitive. The world is moving faster than we can cope. Today, being smart is not adequate. You got to be getting smarter each day. It is only by stretching yourself and exploring opportunities for continual improvement… Continue reading Being Smart Is Not Good Enough for Today
It’s Not Bad to Be an Outsider, After All.
Having an outsider’s perception of the world helps you see change and the desire to succeed so it’s not always an advantage to be an insider. Sometimes it’s great to be an outsider.
How Old Is Your Knowledge?
A couple of weeks ago I was with my mentor in his office. I went to him not to be lectured, but for a different purpose. As I was about to tell him my mission, a woman came in. This woman, apart from being a veterinary doctor, also holds a Ph.D. in Innovation and Technology… Continue reading How Old Is Your Knowledge?