That inbox zero
Many people aim for inbox zero. That state in which your email inbox has no unread email. Here’s the thing: What exactly does inbox zero do for you? Does it merely make you feel productive and on top of things …
You could be wrong about this
When you are blessed to have had a winning streak, you soon fall into the trap of thinking you can never go wrong. It is certainly unproductive to be constantly second guessing yourself at every turn. Yet, it is incredibly …
The reason you need to win clean and fair (Just like Usain Bolt)
It is not enough to win. It is also important to win clean and under fair conditions, that is what truly demonstrates that anybody can do it. That is the kind of legacy we need to leave behind. Someday, you …
Standing out in a crowded market
We are no longer living in the era when few companies offered products and services, these days, with lowered barriers to starting and running many kinds of business, new competitors spring up all the time. You can no longer really …
What mistakes are you making?
Making real progress in the real world will also require making mistakes along the way. If you are really interested in becoming better and making real progress, not all your moves will work out, and that is fine. Mistakes need …
The most interesting thing about Michael Phelps breaking a 2, 168 year old record
Michael Phelps is arguably the greatest Olympic athlete in the history of the games. He recently added a curious feather to his cap: He now possesses the most individual gold medals EVER, breaking a record dating back all the way …
The impact of Industrialisation on creativity
Industrialisation, the process of making something at scale is cool, no doubt. That is also where the big bucks lie. Until you are able to industrialise what you do, you might not be able to maximise your financial returns from …
Businesses that run themselves
Businesses don’t run on autopilot, at least at the initial stages. A lot of work has to go into it. I always find it amusing when wantre-preneurs (that class of people who want to start an enterprise, but are still …
Where the winner looks for inspiration
The real winners do not look left or right for ideas on how to forge ahead. They look within. Looking left and right implies you are watching your competitors, obsessing over them, and this usually comes at a cost to …
Where is the wisdom that will bring wealth to Nigeria?
The wisdom of Joseph brought wealth to Egypt, The wisdom of Nikola Tesla brought wealth to USA during his lifetime. The wisdom of King Solomon brought wealth to Israel, The wisdom of Henry Ford enriched USA. So, 2 questions: Where …