We all come from different backgrounds, religions, nations and are brought up in unique family settings. As we mature from childhood, to the teen years and then into an adulthood- the people that end up influencing a large part of who and what we will become will be the choice of our friends. When we are ‘getting it together’ in life and trying to understand…
Life's a Safari
Maisha ni safariThe more and more that I interact with my friends, colleagues, managers and seniors- the greatest lesson that I am taking home with me on a consistent basis is the importance of a can-do attitude! Life is already challenging as it is and it will only continue being so. Competition and the scarcity for the control of resources is what is leading people to cling…
The world and each individual has their own definition of success. The world defines success as making it in the corporate world for example; driving the best car, wearing flashy suits, living in an expensive place and making the dollars! Every person now has their own definition to fit in with their present reality. Life can be a difficult and often unpredictable journey with curvy…
As human beings, we are uniquely endowed compared to other creatures that roam this beautiful universe. However, notwithstanding, these our endowments and gifts we often fail to live above our privileges and rather choose to settle for less- the act of merely existing and looking forward to the next day. This is an area that calls for a drastic change if we are to reach…
The world, fans, sports lovers, citizens, the young and elderly all set aside their differences during this spectacular season of competition and sheer will. We set aside our differences, stereotypes and name calling to support those from our own nations to win the gold medals and if they didn’t then they could strive for the silver or the bronze. Friends meet and shout at the…
I was sitting down the other day and contemplating my own work, school and life experiences in relation to my younger siblings who were born in the close of the millennium and what great differences exist! This younger, vibrant, tech savvy and creative pack want success now even at any cost. It would be hard to catch them working in a company for more than…
When you wake up every day and think about what you have become and the experiences that you have had, you often come to the realization that your life hasn’t quite turned out as you would have liked. And I suppose that this is one of the things that makes it unique and full of surprises. We do our part to set goals, work towards…
We have been given 24 hours in a day to achieve the essential aspects of our lives such as sleeping, eating, working and attempting to fulfill our goals and plans. Despite being given the same amount time as everyone else, some of us live below our privileges and end up under performing in school, at work and in meeting our family obligations. We should not…
By virtue of living, breathing and co-existing in this the 21st century, we cannot manage our lives effectively without turning to technology. Everything we do requires the element of technology from our smart-phones to our lap-tops, kindles and every other smart device that one can think of. After all, when all is said and done can this over dependence and over use of technology be…
You may be in a new job, searching for work or seeking for ‘greener’ pastures outside your workplace. The reasons could be many and they could vary from a better salary, working hours, career growth or all the above. Sometimes, in life we are not able to achieve our ideal career or land the dream job due to uncontrollable factors such as the high rate…