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​ Official welcome to the weekend! I don’t know why, but Fridays always feel easier. The day burns low and calm. Grab your popcorn, I have a gist from my day to share. *** So my boss lent his car to a friend who needed it for a trip out of town. Because of that, we had to go about our activities on bikes and something stood out for me. It was the subtle shift in how we were treated. Take for instance the security men on the way who would usually greet us energetically, or the beggar by the roadside my boss would give money to whenever we passed. This day, they all seemed not to see us. It was oddly fascinating. For them, it was not really the person. It was the status, the class, and it is not exactly wrong. It is just human. Dearest reader, we treat people based on how we perceive them and our perception comes from what we see, how we interpret it and what these persons represent to us. Now imagine my surprise at the end of the day when the car was back and suddenly everyone went back...
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​ “When we are intentional about how we live our daily life, there are things we are not supposed to be bothered with.” ~ Muse The quality of one’s life is shaped by their day-to-day living, by the activities they carry out consistently. Our everyday habits speak louder than our occasional, massive efforts. As a writer, there’s a particular way I live. In my interactions with people and the world around me, there is a deliberate intentionality. I see stories everywhere. I watch movies and read books, taking note of lines, words, and expressions. I look deeper into meanings, because my next piece of content may spring from something subtle. And because of this intentional way of living, writing doesn’t feel like a burden, most times, it simply flows out of me. Dearest reader, the point is this: living is intentional. We decide how to live, and from that decision, a ripple effect begins. It shows in the quality of our lives, the things that trouble us, and the realities we experience. If...
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WE ARE ALL ENTITLED Yes, you, me, and everyone walking this earth has that small entitlement streak. Some people have it in tiny doses, some in moderate form, and some do not even look like they have it at all. Then there are the extreme ones, the ones whose own is on another level entirely. And honestly, that is normal. There will always be people who take things to the extreme. Now, what does it really mean to be entitled? People often describe it as feeling like you deserve something or should get what you want without earning it, just because of who you are. But do you know entitlement works in two directions? Case 1: “I am very important, so I deserve this.” Case 2: “I am nothing, I have nothing, I am pathetic, so I deserve this.” Different words, but the same mindset. Like Mark Manson would say, many of us act like our problems are special and deserve special care. That right there is entitlement. Dearest reader, most times we do not even notice it. But it is there. And there is ...
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"Content of the day"

What a funny title. I remember when I used to be very dutiful with my daily scheduling. I had this task called “content of the day”. It was the most important thing on my list, yet somehow the last thing I attended to. And I honestly tried many times to write earlier. I would get it right for a few days and then boom, I was back to my usual habit of waiting till nightfall. Maybe one day I will change, but for now I will stick to it. *** I came across a poetic line today. It read, “Yes, I walked away but to save you the only way I knew”. That part that said “the only way I knew” touched something in me. It is giving my method may not be the best, but I went as far as my knowledge could carry me. I gave saving you my best shot. And honestly, that is something. It is the thought that counts. It is the going all the way even when you do not have the perfect method. My boss would usually joke that if he finds out you went through a lot to get him a gift, he will tell you not to bother again...
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NATURE VERSUS NURTURE? Dearest reader, what really makes you, you? Is your most authentic self shaped by your nature or by your nurturing? Before we go deep, let us settle the basics. What exactly is nature and what is nurturing? The word nature comes from the Latin word natura which means birth or character and originates from the verb nasci which means to be born. In simple terms, nature is how we come. It is the innate traits and characteristics we are born with. Nurture on the other hand comes from the Latin verb nutrire which means to nourish or to suckle. It is seen as upbringing, the act and responsibility of raising a child. So when we talk about the authenticity of our being, is it tied to our nature or our nurturing? Most of us are born with certain traits that make us unique from the start. Yet there are also people whose upbringing shapes them into their most authentic selves. So the real question becomes this. Between this is who I am naturally and this is who I have becom...
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Myself and @Romunu Precious will be doing a little challenge. Every week, we will read a chapter from Mr Kenrick’s book and then write about it on Saturday. Book title: Personal Branding Ps: If you attended the Revamp Conference 2025, then you probably already have your copy. ***** What really is personal branding? What comes to your mind when you hear the word personal branding? For me, I used to think it meant brand enhancement. You know, something for people who already have a brand and just want to sell it better. While that idea isn’t totally wrong, it was only half the truth. Mr K’s first chapter opened my eyes. He made it clear that we all have brands. We are all brands. And every day, we are leaving lasting experiences, whether we mean to or not. He said and I quote, “Branding is identity expressed with consistency and clarity.” Identity = You. So branding is simply expression. Giving expression to your being in a consistent way and making sure your message is clear...
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So I came across something interesting today. It read, "It is not that we are not doing enough. It is that we lack internal foundations." Sometimes it is not about doing more. It is about having a system inside you that can carry whatever you are trying to build. We live in a world that glorifies doing it. We are made to believe that once you set the goals and lock in, boom, results will appear. As if life is a straight line or a simple do and get system. But the real issue is often in our internal foundation. That root where everything we do springs from. So when things are not working, it may not be that you are not doing enough. It does not always ask for more energy, more work, or more striving. Sometimes it is a wake up call to check your internal foundations. Are you built to support the dreams you carry? Are you trained to hold the weight of the future you want? Dearest reader, our internal foundations are like the skeletal system. You do not see them, but they hold ev...
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