Sweat the Small Stuff
It’s Friday afternoon. Mr. Shah walks into his bank with the statements that he has just received. Being Friday there is a long queue but he waits patiently. He finally gets to the counter at about 3:45 p.m. The teller, Jane, knows that this is her last client and he…
Entrepreneur Focus- Amani Maranga
You have seen this man hype up some of Kenya’s prominent events and engage a crowd with his smooth and inspired words. Amani Maranga is a renowned Master of Ceremony and Public Speaker who calls himself a communicator with purpose. He is a man with no regrets and a whole…
Weddings – The Unexpected
When planning for anything we often come across things that we did not anticipate. These things more than often set us back quite a bit. Trick is to be prepared for it. How one prepares for something they just don’t know about is the tricky part. Wedding wise, this post…
Entrepreneur Focus – Suzie Wokabi
In as much as cosmetics are widely used in Kenya, they are still perceived as a western concept with no original African brands. So it comes with great surprise to learn of Suzie Wokabi who is making strides, not just in the fashion industry but with cosmetics and with her…
Assets not Flossets
I had a consultation with a client recently. He was extremely proud of his achievements and informed me that over the past three years he had invested and accumulated assets. He was convinced that he was well on the way to wealth creation. When I prodded further about what…
First Job Chronicles- Mutheu's Story
While formal employment for me started in 2001, right after college, I was lucky enough to have had voluntary experience in different capacities at the YMCA and at St. John Ambulance Brigade, in Kenya. I had the chance to interact with people of different calibres and…
Fall into the Grove: Gain Momentum
‘Getting momentum going is the most difficult part of the job, and often taking the first step is enough to prompt you to make the best of your day’ ~ Robert J. McKain What Triggered this? As a sports enthusiast, I love to watch the NBA action, besides soccer. Not so long…
Action Without Audience (Quiet Professionals)
Those that excel understand it takes action without an audience. They hone their craft without fanfare. They show up early, leave late, and turn off the lights without applause. These solo actions define who’s really willing to put in the effort necessary to go from middle-class to world-class achievement. David…
The Hustle – Freelance Writing
Looking for ways to make more money? Read award-winning Crystal Ading's interview on her hustle: Freelance Writing.
The 4 Paths to Wealth – Part 1
The 25th edition of Forbes list of the World’s Top Billionaires was out a week ago. It saw the biggest rise in the number joining this prestigious club. From the previous figures of 943 to 1210 billionaires; more and more it appears, have either learnt few…
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