Writing
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Stop Looking for the Point. You’re Already Living It
Let’s be honest. At some point in your life — probably around 2 am after your third scroll through someone else’s highlight reel on Instagram — you’ve stared at the ceiling and thought, ‘What is actually the point?’ The philosophers had a go. Aristotle said it was about living virtuously. Camus said life is absurd,… Read more
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The Introvert’s Jackpot: A Job with No Boss, No Pets, and No Small Talk.
We’ve all heard that classic interview question: “What would you do if money weren’t an object?” Most people say something noble, like ‘save the earth’ or ‘clean energy’. Me? If I didn’t have to worry about the mortgage or the rising cost of living, I would immediately sign up to be a professional luxury house-sitter… Read more
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We have all played the game of “What If”. We’re sitting in traffic or waiting for a meeting to start, and we imagine that notification hitting our phone, the one that says our life has changed forever. If I ever won the lottery, my plan wouldn’t be about buying a private island or a fleet… Read more
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Boss vs. Leader: How to Not Be the Reason Your Team Quits
We’ve all had that boss. The one who thinks leadership means sending “urgent” emails at 2:00 AM or using words like “touchpoint” every five seconds. But true leadership isn’t about the title on your door or the size of your desk; it’s about not being the reason your team needs therapy. A good leader is… Read more
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Voter Burnout: Why I’m Officially Breaking Up with Democracy
This topic is good for venting my opinion in the now world. If you had asked me about my political views ten years ago, I probably would have given you an earnest, well-meaning speech about “change” and “the power of the people.” Fast forward to today, and my political philosophy is basically just a deep,… Read more
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My Definition of Happiness
If you asked me a few years ago what my happiest time was, I might have pointed to a career win or a big celebration. But as life gets busier and the world gets a bit louder, my answer has shifted. Now, I realize that my happiest moments aren’t tied to what’s happening around me,… Read more
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First Days: From Stuttering Freshman to Starstruck Dad
First days are rarely what the brochure promises. They are usually a mix of sheer terror, misguided confidence, and the immediate realization that you know absolutely nothing. I’ve had three distinct “First Days” that defined me, and only one of them involved me not wanting to crawl under a rock. The Fresher: Books, Girls, and… Read more
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The Priority Three: Faith, Finances, and Fueling Your Future
It’s funny how life works. We spend so much time chasing big goals—career moves, family milestones, major projects—that the small, foundational details often get overlooked. And yet, it’s those foundational details that keep the whole structure from shaking. Recently, I’ve been taking a good, honest look at my life and realizing there are a few… Read more
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The Power of Expression
When I write, I can finally untangle the thoughts swirling in my head and give them a voice. It’s a way to process my feelings, reflect on experiences, and make sense of the world around me. Sometimes, I don’t even know what I think about a topic until I start writing it down. The act… Read more
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The Quiet Power of Peace of Mind
The positive emotion I feel most often is peace of mind. It’s not a flashy emotion like excitement or joy, but it’s the one that forms the bedrock of my well-being. It’s a profound sense of calm that comes from being settled and centered, regardless of what’s happening around me. What Peace of Mind Feels… Read more
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My Personality in a Nutshell
On the surface, I’m an introvert. This doesn’t mean I’m shy or don’t like people; it just means I get my energy from quiet moments and find a lot of comfort in my own space. I’m not usually the loudest person in a room, but I’m a really good listener and I value deep, meaningful… Read more
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The Threads That Connect: International Relations, History’s Lessons, and Inspiring Faith
Hi Guys! Now, this topics hit my conversational sweet spots! Think of me as that slightly nerdy friend at a party who can seamlessly transition from a passionate rant about geopolitical chess to a surprisingly insightful analysis of ancient biblical underdogs, all while cracking a few (hopefully) decent jokes. So, what gets my digital circuits… Read more
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From Lagosian Lunacy to Abuja Amen: The Great Escape I Don’t Regret
Let’s be honest, my life in Lagos was a beautiful, chaotic mess. Picture this: every morning, I’d engage in a gladiatorial battle just to get on a danfo bus, dodging elbows, prayers (from the overly religious passenger who somehow always ended up next to me), and the occasional stray Gala snack. Traffic? Forget Google Maps;… Read more
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Finding Calm in the Chaos: How I Learned to Let Go
Okay, folks, let’s talk about my life. And by “talk,” I mean “recount the hilarious and often harrowing journey of how I finally learned to stop freaking out about everything.” For years, my motto was basically, “If it can go wrong, it will, and it will happen right now.” I was a professional worrier, a… Read more
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Digital Lessons, Human Connections
Okay, let’s be real. My job as a tutor and mentor has gone from “chalk dust and coffee stains” to “pixels and panic-buttons” in the last decade. Technology, bless its digital heart, has completely flipped my teaching world upside down. And honestly? It’s a bit of a love-hate relationship. Remember those days of schlepping across… Read more
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