Self-Defeat: A Sure Path to Life of Mediocrity

The man who doubts himself is twice defeated in the race of life, as he has placed a barrier on the height he can attain in life. Doubt is the opposite of faith. It kills initiatives and prevents one from living out one’s dream. Self-defeat is indeed a sure path to a life of mediocrity.… Continue reading Self-Defeat: A Sure Path to Life of Mediocrity

How to Avoid Mistakes in Life by Learning from the Stories of Others

How to Avoid Life-threatening Mistakes by Learning from the Stories of Others In Africa, stories are used to teach morals, to entertain, and to uphold core values as a people. At this phase of our development when we are faced with a lot of challenging situations, what we need are stories of hope, not stories… Continue reading How to Avoid Mistakes in Life by Learning from the Stories of Others

How to Give Meaning to a Clueless Life

The greatest tragedy of life is for people  to live and die and never come out of themselves, to never realise the possibilities hidden within them. Each time I come across people with huge potentials and who seem to be clueless about what to do with their innate abilities, my heart bleeds.  To give meaning… Continue reading How to Give Meaning to a Clueless Life

Your Expectations Can Determine Whether a Drug Works for You

A positive attitude in life is not only essential for career development and success, in fact according a new study published in Science Translational Medicine, pessimism can determine whether a drug works for you or not. According to the study, a patient’s belief that a drug will not work can become a self fulfilling prophecy. What this… Continue reading Your Expectations Can Determine Whether a Drug Works for You