by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 27, 2024 | Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
Mr. Biliaminu Lawal was one of the pool drivers at the bank I worked for circa 2005. He was humble to a fault and always called everyone, “Oga mi” (my boss). He was a widower and had three grown-up children. On a certain day, I was on a sales call, and...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 20, 2024 | Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
When I got my first car, I was excited. It was a Volvo 340DL—cute and gold in colour. I lived in one of the flats within a 4-block, 8-flat property. Our landlord, Alhaji Lawal of blessed memory, lived in one of the flats. As is our culture, I went to Alhaji Lawal’s...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 13, 2024 | Inspiration, Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
Building on the groundwork laid in the first part of this article, you might be wondering how to approach goal setting effectively. This article explores practical strategies for setting, pursuing, and achieving your life goals. If you’ve not set your goals yet,...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Dec 6, 2024 | Inspiration, Life Lessons, Tips and Insights
Towards the end of 2009, I sat with my wife to plan specifically for 2010. That has been our routine for many years because we sit down to write our goals. I have my individual goals, and she has hers. Then, we have family goals. That year, one of her major business...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Nov 15, 2024 | Business and Career, Tips and Insights
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,...
by Bayo Adeyinka | Nov 1, 2024 | Business and Career, Tips and Insights
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...
