What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? I love my pen and paper… I can’t miss having one… ”Pen and paper will solve almost anything. Or at least start the process.” Nicholas Bate – I always say the pen and paper capture the mind in a way that technology by no means will not. And […]
“In the pursuit of our passions, we must be willing to embrace the unknown. It is through venturing into uncharted territory that we uncover our true greatness.” Allen K. Baguma Touch the Untouched by Allen K. Baguma is a compelling and inspirational book that delves into the author’s personal journey of pursuing dreams and passions. Allen emphasizes […]
What is your name? Now Theresa was flabbergasted! Who does this man thinks he is, Theresa thought. Her mind must have reflected on her frowning face and the man noticed the obvious disgust and anger that was building inside her. He quickly softened his stance and said, I meant where did we stop yesterday and […]
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. According to https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health Mental health is real and as […]
Never Stop Growing. I remember while in school when we failed a test we branded ourselves as not good enough. We compared ourselves with students who had passed and regarded ourselves as failures. If we are not careful we can carry on this mentality into adult life. We need to know that life is the […]
The truth is that we are living in tough times. As we speak there are people who have lost their beloved ones. There are others who have no source of income. There are others who are thinking of where to get school fees for their children next term. Basically, no one is immune to tough […]
The most beautiful steps in the world are the steps of a baby because then you are sure that the baby will step into the world. Every day we take steps to the market place seeking our destiny, seeking opportunities and working out our dreams. I have written some reminders as you make every step […]
The Scattered Boss… Part 1 “I am so lost in the world Lord; I don’t know what to do! ” She cried out with deep anguish in her heart. She had been crying for a very long time. Year in and year out! There was silence as her plea seems to have fallen onto the […]
I have written these nuggets to inspire you and remind you that life gives what we value and respect. It’s a privilege to share these nuggets with you which have been written over the years as I journey in this life. Most of these are shared in the books which you can get from the […]
How would our lives be without the gift of being thankful… “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” Meister Eckhart This is the reason I have penned this free e-book to remind us to be thankful every day for at least the next 30 […]
Life is a paradox filled with energy, vigor, failure, tiredness, and achievements. As a writer, I sometimes have no words to write, I can sit looking at my computer composing phrases and paraphrasing words until I say not now probably another day! It’s at such points when I listen not to myself that I write […]
Now or Never, Keep Hope Alive Recently, I was in a business meeting, where I sat next to a textile businessman. He looked worried and sat uncomfortably throughout the meeting, sending endless messages. After the meeting, I asked him if everything was ok; “My dear friend, nothing is ok,” he said “I am sorry, do […]
The Power of Networking At the beginning, of my business journey, I was a new fish in a new big pond and I struggled. Along the way, I started joining support groups and that is when I saw some light at the end of the tunnel. I got information which is enabled us to plan […]
Confront the Lions in your life When in a jungle confront a lion, not a monkey. Many times in leadership, in the marketplace, and in daily life, we are faced with various fears aka lions in the jungle and the easiest thing to do is run and hide until the storm is over or we […]
WEEKLY DIGEST FOR YOU FACING 2022 WITH AN OPEN MIND At the beginning of the year, there is great joy and excitement for all of us. We see and feel a new dream; it’s like the awakening of the soul. 2021 was no exception, everywhere I was greeted with the happy new year, and as […]
Many times when Leadership is mentioned then it’s placed in terms of politicians, religious leaders, etc which is synonymous with power and authority. In general, it’s perceived as mysticism with the assumption that it’s an imported spice of imperialism and western colonialism. It is also believed to be an exclusive virtue acquired only through cultural […]
Keeping Afloat Amidst Uncertainties of the Current World In this issue I want us to open up the cans of worms and see how we can help our business thrive; careers develop and families survive in the current economic challenges facing us. Let’s look at some ten keys. Keep your head raised, stay afloat. Every […]
Watching Africa through the Lens of Opportunities When you listen and watch media fraternities there is a bent to concentrate on the problems Africa and the world faces such as the broad day robbery be it in a bank, taxi, or grocery shop, deplorable infrastructure, preventable diseases that cause unnecessary death, growing poverty levels, malnourishment, […]
Find your passion then you can be a leader “Hi Allen, I want to be a leader but what does it take?” Isaac asked me in a discussion forum. This is one of the most common questions I have received over time? The answers are many but let me talk about passion. Martin Luther King […]