Wasted Potential
April 14, 2026
I’ve wasted over 16 years of potential, and it mostly comes down to a few factors. First, being afraid of things that only seem tough until you actually sit with them. It started early. I first touched a computer in primary school and genuinely enjoyed messing around with it. But somewhere along the way, I
Job or Passion
April 7, 2026
In Matthew 22:15-22, a story is told of how the Pharisees and Herodians sent out their disciples to trick Jesus. They asked, “Teacher, we know you’re a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others because you pay no attention to who
Detachment
April 4, 2026
I define detachment as the ability to pursue anything without getting attached to the outcome of your pursuit, i.e., whether you get it or not. The opposite of detachment is attachment, and it’s something many can relate to. For instance, if you are pursuing a crush, and you get attached to that feeling, you sign
How to Optimize Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
July 27, 2025
Today, we go through the steps you need to take to optimize your curriculum vitae. I’ll be using a real example, an optimized CV I worked on for a friend who was applying for a logistics role in a supply chain management company. So as we go through this, I’ll show you exactly what matters,
What Employers Are Looking For (That School Never Taught You)
July 8, 2025
If you’re stepping into the job market, especially targeting jobs in governmental institutions, established parastatals, or legacy employers, the types of places known for job security where you might stay for decades and eventually retire, then there’s more to consider than academic qualifications alone. While it’s true you can land a job purely on merit,
How To Turn Your Job Into A Launchpad For Your Dream Career
June 23, 2025
A lot of us know what it feels like to be stuck in a job that drains the life out of us. It’s not just boring, it’s soul-sucking. Every day you walk into that workspace, a part of you feels like it’s dying inside. And you’re not alone in this. Many people have been in
The Hard Truth About Following Your Passion
June 16, 2025
People say follow your passion. But is it really good advice? Let’s talk about it. First, as with every advice we get, it depends on the context or the perspective that you’re adopting. In this case, I want us to talk from the perspective of someone who has bills to pay and can secure a job. What
How to Choose a Career When You Have Too Many Interests
June 7, 2025
For the longest time, we’ve been told that having many interests is a weakness. That you’re indecisive. That you’re scattered. And that you need to pick one thing, focus on it, and do it for the rest of your life. But is that really the truth? If you ask me, having many interests is actually
Before You Throw Away Your Degree To Follow Your Passion, Read This
June 2, 2025
I’ve always been interested in many things. While this makes my life hard to box into one path, it also means I struggle to choose which direction to follow. Everything feels exciting, and the opportunity cost of letting go of one path for another often feels overwhelming. This indecision affected me when it came to
You’ve Graduated But Your Degree Isn’t Your Passion. What Next?
June 1, 2025
Some people are lucky. They know exactly what they want to do from an early age, pursue it with confidence, and actually find fulfillment. But for most of us, by the time we join university, we still haven’t figured it out. So we end up being pressured into careers our parents, guardians, or society believe