A collection of articles to keep you company this weekend:
1. Business lessons from the unending buzz of a beehive- Business Daily
"All a bee does is in anticipation of the future. When a lucrative vein of nectar is found, the entire colony doesn’t rush to mine it no matter how enriching the short term benefits.
They know that someday, the nectar there will stop flowing and they will need to rapidly reallocate resources to other productive sites"
2. Leadership: Why Can't Kenya's Middle Class Deliver?- Modern Ghana
"The Kenyan middle class are also in the rush to become mirror images of other cultures. Urged on by the impact of internet connectivity, mega shopping malls and entertainment spots, they have no time to reflect on authenticity. While the middle class in developed and emerging economies drive the industrial and knowledge economies of their nations, their Kenyan counterpart is suffocating in imports and a "show off' attitude that delivers little onto the market place other than a cultural and political "traffic jam."
3. The 11 Ways That Consumers Are Hopeless at Math- The Atlantic
"We're terrified of extremes. We don't like feeling cheap, and we don't like feeling duped. Since we're not sure what things are worth, we shy away from prices that appear too high or too low. Stores can employ our bias for moderation against us"
4. Super Cheap Ways To Keep Fit- Rookie Manager
"When you hear of fitness, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Gym membership? Expensive gear?"
5.You too can be an online trader- Business Daily
"Google trader, an online platform by Internet giant, Google Inc. is one of the latest entrants in Kenya’s online sphere that is seeing business grow their markets and attract more clients."
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