In this part 6 of willpower, I continue on the importance of positive float On the 5 August 2004, I boarded a taxi heading to Kireka (a city suburb where I used to live). In the taxi I sat next to an old man. He had an Obote like haircut and looked well educated. I just sat quietly. As we were approaching Spear motors junction, after a 10 minutes’ drive, the old man tapped on me and said: Hi, young man. What do you do? I looked at him and intoned: “I am a consultant. I help people solve their…
Crossing the Ethical Boundary 3:Insights from a fraud investigator.
Why people cross the ethical line? Read: Crossing the Ethical boundary Part 2 People cross the ethical line due to four things summarized in the fraud diamond Everyone works in order to earn a salary to pay for their needs and wants. You want to drive a good car, live in a good apartment or house. Get successful partners. You are motivated to make money and it is your DNA! You’re motivated to earn more and live a good life. The problem is that human condition of greed makes us want more. Because there will always be someone better than us.…
The willpower to succeed: error on positive float
Isaiah 40:31. But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. In this part 5 of willpower, I explore the reward for not giving up. When I started a consulting business on 20 June 2004, I felt on top of the world being my own boss. I thought succeeding as entrepreneur was all about starting a business. I was naïve. Running a business is not easy as I later found out. The good thing is it helped…
Crossing the Ethical boundary Part 2: Insights from a fraud investigator
What do you think is the number one reason why many people do not succeed in their life? Read: Crossing the Ethical boundary Part 1 Here is my story. After getting all the records, summarizing work and documenting all the evidence I needed, I was ready to present my findings to the director. As investigators, we don’t report unless we have had a chat with the suspects in our report. Clearly, the bursar was a key suspect. But he could not have worked alone. The head teacher and the director of studies too, were part of the deal. How do…
The four step process to finding a perfect marriage partner
“A perfect partner makes a great family” – Fr. John Mungereza Last Sunday, Fr. John Mungereza, the Parish priest of Our Lady of Africa Mbuya church explained a four step process young Christians should use so as to find a great marriage partner. Friendship.Fr. John explained that, you should start by forming friendship. Have many friends so that youare exposed to great people. The best places to find people are at school, church, party, or workplace. It is advisable to make friendship with people you meet at places that are respectable. Avoid looking for friends in places like night clubs.…
Entebbe road: my near death experience
Suddenly, a loud bang in the bonnet swept through inside the car. The steering wheel became very hard to maneuver like that of a car whose Engine is off. Keep in mind I was cruising at 110km/hr, on the wheels behind the Subaru Impreza WRX STi Sport. I gathered all my energy and tried to keep the light car, now very hard car on the road. And finally it came to a stop. I am grateful I got out intact. Have you ever had a close call with death? It is times like these we reflect and appreciate the gift…
