Hey Reader I once walked into a room full of strangers and immediately forgot how to be a normal human being. Everyone looked confident, talking, laughing, moving like they belonged. I stood there thinking, 'what do I even say first?' So I did what most people do; I pulled out my phone and pretended I was busy. A few minutes later, someone next to me said, “Let me guess, you’re also trying to figure out how to start talking to people here?” We both laughed, and just like that, it stopped...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Sometimes when I ask people new to buying and selling what their motivation is, the answer is almost always the same: “I want profit. I’m tired of 9–5.” I usually just smile, not because they’re wrong—but because they haven’t seen this stage of business yet. The first few months are different.There’s energy.There’s momentum.There’s hope that things will move fast. Then Quarter 2 comes and reality starts to show itself. Sales slow down.Expenses don’t.Light bills… yet no light.Fuel...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader Growing up, business was the only language I understood. Everyone around me was doing “import and export.” It sounded big. Important. So I decided early—that was my future too. In my head, business was simple:Open a shop. Sell something. Make money. That was it. By the time I finished secondary school, I was ready to start. No university. Just real life. Then my parents stepped in. They convinced me to go to university first—with a promise: finish school, and they’d support...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader When I was younger, my teachers had one line they never got tired of repeating: “Karma is real. What you do to others will come back to you.” I wasn’t convinced. I had seen people cheat and win. Lie and get away with it. Be cruel and still thrive. So I quietly filed karma under “nice theory, unproven.” Then university happened. We had a class rep—let’s call her Ada. Ada was strict. Not disciplined—strict. Submit your assignment two seconds late? She wouldn’t collect it. Need...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader I hear the famous line every February: “So… what are you getting for me?” Sometimes it comes dressed up differently. “Will you be my Val?” And just like that, the season changes. Love becomes louder. Colors feel brighter. People suddenly soften. Everyone becomes extra sweet, extra kind, extra generous—at least for a moment. When I was younger, especially back in elementary school, I used to ask random people to be my Valentine. Not because I had some deep romantic intention, but...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Let’s be honest, always putting others first doesn’t sound flashy. It’s not like the viral Instagram quote “be a saint!” or as dramatic as “always give, never take!” But here’s the truth: generosity is like the foundation of a house; it keeps everything standing, but only if the structure itself is strong. I’ve always shared. Since I was a child, giving was just part of me. No special occasions, no fanfare; if someone needed something, I gave. People looked at me as the go-to...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader We all know them. The high performers who crush every KPI, nail every presentation, and seem to be on a first-name basis with the C-suite. The colleagues whose LinkedIn profiles make the rest of us feel like we're standing still. But here's what the performance reviews don't capture: not every top performer is someone you'd actually want to grab coffee with. I'm thinking of someone I used to work with. On paper, he was exceptional. Never missed a deadline, delivered flawless work,...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader Another year, another chance to get it right. You've probably already seen the gym crowd swell, watched your social media feed fill with #NewYearNewMe posts, and maybe even set a few intentions yourself over that New Year's toast. But beyond the initial burst of energy, how do we actually follow through? Image Credit - Vecteezy.com I recall an old teacher's words during a routine school assembly – yes, back when assemblies were still a thing 😅. She was sharing about life and her...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader Let’s clear this up before the year ends; if you feel behind, unmotivated, or slightly disconnected from the goals you set in January, take it from me, you’re normal. By this time of the year, it's often a race to “finish strong". Lock in, push harder, and suddenly fix everything before January 1st. While this may be possible for some, most of us are just trying to respond to emails without zoning out. Rest is not idleness! I believe this quote should be printed on hoodies, because...
5 months ago • 1 min read