When you think about something so often, you may forget and think it is real. That is what happens when someone continues to lie to themselves. It starts by applying and attaining a one week or one-month certificate at a prominent University. Then you start calling yourself an alumnus of that prestigious University. Then you indicate on your academic documents you obtained a certificate, degree, and other qualifications. And suddenly you tell friends you were at that university for several years and even became a student leader there. Some people graduate to the level of explaining how they were active…

Remember, no one ever dies from a snake bite. It is the poison, that the snake leaves in the body, that kills the person. When someone hurts you, and they only leave the poison if you do not confront them and or forgive them, and free your mind to focus on what matters. When you forgive, you remove the poison from your body. However, when you fail to forgive, the poison of hate, anger and annoyance affects your ability to focus and progress. To be happy, forgive and forget. No one has ever died from a snake bite. It is…

Do not imagine this, because it happens every day. Your department is running well. You are on top of your job. And you are winning. Everything is going your way. You are getting compliments from your peers. You seem to be making all good decisions and no one is complaining.  Things appear to be going well for you.  You are “in the zone” so to speak.  Your direct supervisor asks you to meet him in the conference room at 3:00 p.m. the following day.  He does not give you more information. That evening, you go back home with a swagger…

They say there is no limit to human stupidity, and they are straight on point. Today I learned about the story of Nicolae Minovici, a man who was born in Romania in the last quarter of 1868 and died at the age of 73 in June 1941 from an illness affecting his vocal cords. To know more about this brave, criminologist, visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolae_Minovici He conducted extensive research on the effects of hanging on the human body. He studied so many victims of hanging and published several papers but was never satisfied with the findings. He wanted to experience the effect…

“Enjoy yourself – Remember my friend to enjoy your planning as well as your accomplishment, for life, is too short for negative energy.” Bruce Lee The Chinese say, when you lose your way at any point during your journey, go to your starting point. Sometimes, you have got to start over again to get ahead. Go and say hi to your friends and relatives in the village. Visit that village mosque or Church and do give them support, in any way you can. Visit those places you frequented in your early days and years and touch base on where you…