Tag: Leadership

I Went Silent for 10 Days. Here’s What I Learned.

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I chose to end my mini-sabbatical with something that stretched me far beyond my comfort zone: a 10-day Vipassana silent retreat. Ten full days of silence. No phone. No books. No journals. No conversations. Just me, my thoughts, and at least 10 hours of meditation each day. The routine was simple; sleep, eat, meditate, repeat. Yet within that simplicity came some of the most profound realizations – and even long-postponed decisions – of my adult life. So many of the choices we truly need to make get delayed, ignored, or buried under distractions, but in the silence, avoidance isn’t an option.

The Art of Building and Leading, while Still Breathing

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It’s been over a year since I last shared here — not for lack of stories, but because life got loud, fast, and full. Building a startup (especially in Africa) is no walk in the park. It’s a mix of relentless passion, endless hustle, and the constant balancing act of delivering value while staying sane.… Continue reading The Art of Building and Leading, while Still Breathing

The Underdog Journey to Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Cover

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I am grateful to list on Forbes Africa among 30 young Africans who choose to write tomorrow’s history today; with relentless focus, stubborn self-belief and unwavering determination.  This recognition however, comes during the toughest phase of my entrepreneurial journey; amidst uncertain times, where every day is a battle. That notwithstanding, I know that I am privileged to… Continue reading The Underdog Journey to Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 Cover

Great Leaders Eat Last

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In Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek does not propose any new leadership theory or core principle. He has a much higher purpose to his writing. His vision is simple: to create a new generation of men and women who understand that an organization’s success, or a nations success for that matter, or failure is based… Continue reading Great Leaders Eat Last

3 superb ways to stick out your business

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“Its not about what you do but why you do it.” If you are running a business, its about time you asked yourself a few questions that will give you an idea if you are really standing out from the crowd. Why am I doing business? What makes me/my business different? Who is my customer,… Continue reading 3 superb ways to stick out your business

Lessons from running 2+ businesses

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At one point in my life, only 21 years of age at the time, I found myself actively involved in running 4 businesses. I always wonder how this came to be, considering I just celebrated my 5th anniversary as an entrepreneur, four of which I was still persuing my undergraduate computer science degree. At the age of 18,… Continue reading Lessons from running 2+ businesses