Miscellaneous

Here are articles that don’t fit into the main topics of this blog

Preparing For Greener Pastures: The Value of Personal Development, Even When You Have Nothing To Show For It

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Moving abroad may amplify who you are and what you do. But it’s personal development that first prepares you. Preparing For Greener Pastures The Value of Personal Development, Even

Hoping for a better life in Nigeria can feel like trying to survive in the Amazon rain forest, butt-naked. It pours problems and bad news like rain. And inflation, like a vicious beast, is always ravaging – the cost of living defies the law of aerodynamics, and the purchasing power diminishes, as the value of the naira falls against the dollar like a coconut from a tree.

So, despite all these, why am I not of the opinion that immigrating (aka “Japa”) is the solution?

Crafting a Better Nigeria: Why Your Work Should Be More Than A Means To Money 

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We perceive other countries as the proverbial promised lands: clean, safe and functional. Even the internet doesn’t fail to remind us each day of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms, Paris’ romantic cafes, and the Caribbean beaches, where the sand kisses your feet and the breeze wraps around bare skin.

And so, we dream. We wish. We plan to leave.

The Journey To Becoming: My 2024 Living Eulogy

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They have always tried to reveal themselves to me in fragments, but my own expectations have often warped my interpretation of their intentions. I’ve seen them as malevolent at times, and indifferent at others. But this year, I guess I was able to see that it was all beyond good and bad, and about shaping me into someone better.

The Art of Sharing Sensitive Stories: Talking About Hard Topics Without Hurting Anyone

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You see, every word we speak is laden with meaning. It is the stories of people captured in syllables. It’s events that have happened over and over again. And the experiences of my friends, no matter how unique they might seem (to them or even me), are ubiquitous to humanity. This is also true for my experiences, your experiences, or the experiences of anyone really…

Why You Should Take More Photographs 

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I’m a beginner photographer, albeit obsessed. At the time of writing, I don’t yet own a camera, but that hasn’t stopped me from copiously ingesting photography content and consistently regurgitating them on my WhatsApp status. I probably spend more time sharing striking photographs and photography memes than I do taking actual pictures, which sometimes makes … Read more

Living an Absurd Life: How Do One Find Meaning in a Meaningless Existence?

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I think and feel life is absurd.  Though, as a kid, I never thought of or felt this way. Back then, life was all about waking up, eating, playing, sleeping, and doing it all over again. In my little world, that was all there was and all that mattered. But, then, I was sent to … Read more

When Your Dream Fails: 4 Solid Ways to Move Forward 

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If your dreams start to fall apart, people may offer the conventional “It’s well” reassurances, but deep down, we know it’s not that simple. You can’t patch up a broken heart and dreams with words of affirmations, cliches or platitudes. Quick fixes and generic advice do not provide real help either. 

What I’ve found is that understanding core principles, and timeless truths, is far more practical and helpful. These truths give you a framework, something to lean on when things fall apart.

Why Dreams Fall Apart

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We’ve all seen those “inspiring” interviews, where some “successful” person throws around some “motivational” lines about their big ideas, working non-stop, and never giving up on their dreams.  True, all that matters. It’s how great things get done. However, it’s only half the story and honestly, it’s the boring half. What about when you put … Read more