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My first day of college was quite interesting. I had just moved all the way from Nigeria to the United States the previous week and was still settling in, trying to get accustomed to the different lifestyle and culture. I knew nothing about America, except for things people had told me and what I had Read more about Fitting In[…]
Ever met someone for the first time and walked away thinking, “I don’t know why, but I like that guy”? Intelligent people pride themselves in their ability to think and make decisions logically. However, the truth remains that we make a majority of our decisions emotionally – especially when it comes to the people we Read more about How to Become “Likeable”[…]
Whoever controls our time controls our life. Since we spend a good amount of time with the people we consider to be friends, it makes sense that we should be deliberate in the process of choosing them. I’ve found that the more mature we get, the greater the clarity we have in the qualities we Read more about Choosing the Right Friends[…]
“What you sow is what you reap.” As kids, these were words adults drummed rhythmically into our ears by caring adults. They are words of wisdom; a constant reminder that life is guided by laws and principles. Realizing the “law abiding” nature of life itself makes it easier for us to weigh the outcomes we Read more about Seeds of Life[…]
The ancient Greek aphorism, “Know Thyself” holds so much truth. To do anything of worth, we must know ourselves beyond the opinion of others. For some reason, people feel the need to attack good things. These attacks seem cynical until we learn that it’s just the way life is set up. Good things must tested Read more about Know Thyself[…]
Have you ever been stuck? And i don’t mean literally. Not the kind where your dress or shoe gets caught on a sharp edge in public and turns into an embarrassing moment. I am talking about the kind where you feel like you are not where you’re supposed to be even though you don’t know Read more about Stuck…[…]
“In the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king”. This is a popular adage often used to explain why doing the “minimum” in the midst of a group of mediocre individuals makes you stand out. The adage suggests that your little efforts will propel you to the position of leadership – i.e. Read more about Agony of the One-eyed Man[…]
When a diamond is being formed, it first starts out as a lump of coal. It goes through immense amounts of the RIGHT kind of pressure to become the shining diamond we love. If the pressure isn’t right, it becomes dust. It’s tough… to watch others succeed, achieve goals, make dreams come true. And you Read more about A Diamond in the Rough[…]
You’ve probably heard what happens when crabs are put in a bucket. This concept has been given several names:“Crab Mentality”, “Crab Technology”, or the most creative name of all “Crabs in a bucket”. Either way, the point is: none of the crabs in the bucket is able to escape as they hold each other down. Read more about Turn Up for Crabs[…]
Being in a position of leadership creates an aura of power around you. More often than not, this means that the people you’re leading will tend to act a certain way when in your presence. To be an effective leader therefore, you have a responsibility to be intentional about assuming a posture of humility. One Read more about Pass it On…[…]