If you ask me about my blessings in life, one of the things I’ll mention is my abundance of social capital. I am blessed with the best friends. Unlike many out there that say they only have a few real friends, I have a lot of friends and I can confidently say my relationship with …
“I think my life is boring. My marriage doesn’t excite me. We don’t even ‘vibe’ like before. I don’t love you anymore. The fire is all gone.” Most times, what you call boring is the normal nature of life. What you call mundane is peace surrounding you. And if you find that complacency has entered …
The world we live in now….belongs to the audacious. The unconventional. The people that look at the impossible and think of how they can make it possible. You might be an introvert but it doesn’t mean you cannot acquire those social skills necessary to thrive. Be audacious. Be outstanding. If you are not ready to …
Sometimes, people make you feel like apologizing for the opportunities/gifts that the universe has bestowed on you. Some even belittle your successes and attribute it to just the opportunities.“She’s doing well just because her father has money.”“She got the job because of her beauty.”“He’s progressing in his career because he comes from old money.”“He passed …
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My dad used to tell me, “respect is reciprocal. Even if it is the most junior member of the team, give them the respect they deserve because they’re human. And that is what a decent human being does. Not to talk of your boss. Even if your close friend is your boss, accord him the …
There are two groups of people that would always receive more. People that show genuine gratitude and those that give generously. The universe has a way of giving back to these two groups of people. I belong to the two groups. Now imagine how people just give me stuff😁If you see me carrying any expensive …
This advice is for parents and intending parents trying to do right by their children or who intend to do right by their children. Disclaimer – I am not a parenting coach. Just a parent trying to do right by her children and the society at large. In a world filled with ‘anyhowness’ that keeps …
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When you see children that have been raised in love and with kindness, it is always easy to know them. Be it a two parent or a single parent home. There’s this warmth and happiness they exude. People stay in unhealthy and visibly abusive relationship and they tell themselves it is for the kids. You’re …
Kindness and money are mutually compatible. So is the absence of money and kindness. Good looks and wealth are mutually compatible so is the lack of beauty and wealth. In other words, you can be beautiful, handsome & rich and still be a good and kind person. They are not mutually exclusive. It may be …
It takes a deliberate and intentional effort to achieve excellence. When you see people that are at the top or excelling in their field, understand that it was not a journey that happened in a day. It may look so effortless to you but if you ask them, they’ll tell you it is a combination …
