G is just for Google
Google has always been one company I admire a lot. I like the founders; Larry Page and Sergey Brin, they simply do not see any need to follow conventions or norms. They simply look out for what needs to get …
Re: The blindest and the lamest
My Dad sent in his response to the #TMP edition titled: The blindest and the lamest: Surely there is no substitute for sound education – it does not hinder vision, it activates it! It’s an insurance against blindness & lameness! …
The blindest and the lamest
The greatest miracle is not really when a blind man can see again or when a lame man can walk again. It is not about having legs, but having somewhere to go. It is not about having eyesight, it is …
Setting aside the standard specs
Being creative often requires ignoring standard specifications of how something should look or work. We have to define the goal, what we really want to get done and then try to see if we can come up with something that …
7,000 Nigerians can be wrong…
In fact, all 7 billion people on the planet may not be right. I think one of the keys to creativity is allowing expression to whatever thoughts or ideas you have and been er.. stubborn/arrogant enough to think you have …
All Hustle, No smarts
Anybody serious about starting and running a business or whatever has to constantly be on her toes, immersed in continuous learning. You have to keep amassing ideas from people, especially by reading books. A lot of folks out there just …
Sentimental Business
Your business can never achieve its maximum potentials if you are the sentimental type. People that are too emotional rarely makes it far in business. This is a business, not a hobby that you get to decide how you want …
The best feature about the future
The best thing about the future is that it creeps up upon us a day at a time. Slowly, but steadily and consistently, the future marches forward bravely. We have to take heed not to slack up and mix things …
There is always room for one more
It will require a lot of mental strength, imagination and concentration to come up with a completely new idea. An idea that nobody else is working on. So, whatever business idea pops into your head, do not back out under …
The mentoring thing
Who have you discussed your life’ goals with and is working hand-in-hand with you towards achieving them? Who have you discussed your ideas for a new company or NGO with and is helping you ‘work out’ the ideas into something …