Keep Your Dreams Alive! Good Things Happen To Those Who Dream Big
We were seatmates in the latter period of my secondary school days. I remember that as we discussed in class that day about our university plans, I told her I would be the President of the Students’ Union of the University of Ibadan. I was 16 years old at the time, but I used to read about the...
How Social Media Can Shape Your Life and Career (Part 2)
This is not for everyone. The caveat is necessary, as I'm not about to argue or debate anything. I'm not even trying to convince anyone because those who have chosen to be foolish will be foolish, regardless of any intervention. As the saying goes, “The stray dog that will be forever lost...
How Social Media Can Shape Your Life and Career (Part 1)
Sometime in November 2019, I saw some wild pictures and videos of a certain “Ilorin Hangout” that went viral on social media. In the name of hanging out, people were hanging their future, so to speak. In one of those videos, guys were popping balloons directly on ladies' behinds with their...
Growth vs. Pay: The Key Questions to Ask Before Your Next Career Move
It was in 2007. I had been interviewed for a branch manager role and expected to start a brand new branch somewhere in Ibadan. The interview process took quite some time. Within that period, I had a chat with another organization, and within a week, I concluded the interview process. It was pretty...
Trusting God’s Plan When Ours Don’t Work Out
My first love was music. Growing up in the early 80s, I was heavily influenced by Dizzy K. Falola. To me then, he was a god—the god of music. His Baby Kilode song boomed everywhere then. I recall watching the Michael Jackson wannabe on TSOS (Television Service of Oyo State—as BCOS TV was...
Don’t Quit on Your Dreams. If You Fail, Try Again
I have failed many times, but this experience is one I will never forget. I was at 300 level in the university and had just finished serving as the Deputy Speaker of the Students Representative Congress (SRC). The following year, I took a plunge and contested for the post of President of the...
Understanding Times and Seasons: The Secret to Thriving Through Life’s Ups and Downs
“To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1) If you have a proper understanding of this scripture, life will be a lot easier. Everything—and I mean everything—has a season. God operates with timing even though He's not affected or limited by it....
6 Essential Questions to Ask Before Making Your Next Investment
Many years ago, I rubbed minds with a budding entrepreneur who wanted some investment advice. This entrepreneur was trying to decide between investing one million naira in a transportation business (with a projected monthly return of about 100,000 naira to 120,000 naira at the time) and investing...
Breaking Free from Mediocrity: Why Nigeria Needs a New Way of Thinking
On December 30, 2022, I took a walk with my wife. Along the way, we met an elderly man using a walking aid who should be in his 70s. "Excuse me, please I'm looking for the underground station," he said as he turned to me. Instinctively, I put my hands inside the pocket of my trousers and...
Authentic Leadership: Paving the Way for Others to Shine
I wanted to break the good news to him. He was my professional mentor and I knew he would be glad to hear the news. I had just picked up my offer and I had levelled up with him. I didn't even think about it when I called him. His response was what I expected and even more. He burst into...