Can you remember saying ‘YES’ to a request, idea, opinion or suggestion by a friend, family member, relative or boss only to wish you had said ‘NO’ ?
We have been brought up in a society that demands that we say ‘YES’ to our friends, parents, relatives and bosses even when they are wrong. This is unacceptable!
Most of us, me included feel guilty when we say ‘NO’ than when you say ‘YES’ to our friends, family members, relatives or even our bosses.
I have learnt that, there are numerous occasions when ‘NO’ …

I have been in Kenya for two weeks now.
In these two weeks, I am enjoying every bit especially the warm weather. I left Dublin when it was sub-zero temperatures accompanied by snowing.
I felt it is good to compare lifestyle in Nairobi to that in Dublin. The experiences in Dublin are similar to those you can experience in most of Western Europe cities and American cities.
Differences between Dublin and Nairobi

In Nairobi you can buy one sweet, one cigarette, a pair of pain killer such as panadol …

I know pretty sure that Africa is engulfed with African cup of Nations fever. I am also a proud African.
Despite the unfortunate and barbaric attack on Togolese team, I believe, the tournament will be a success.
The first game of the tournament was between the host nation Angola against Mali. The game deserves to be branded a spectacular come back in football. Although, I am not in a position to watch the tournament live at the moment, I followed that game on the internet.
After 75 minutes, it was not hard to …

1. Lift, encourage, and inspire people rather than tearing them down.
2. Surround yourself with simple but positive, hardworking and ethical people who are committed to success.
3. Commit to 1% improvement every day, after 30 days it will be 30% improvement and after 100 days, it will be 100% improvement-magical transformation!
4. Try one thing that you really think is impossible. NB. No-trying, no-winning!
5. Focus less on rewards like money, praise or recognition, instead focus on adding or creating value.
6. Believe in yourself and your dreams despite of what others say.
7. Increase …

Below is a poem by Valerie Cox. It will inspire you, entertain, educate, motivate and above all, teach you a great lesson.
Cookie Thief
A woman was waiting at an airport one night
With several long hours before her flight
She hunted for a book in the airport shop
Bought a bag of cookies and found a place to drop
She was engrossed in her book but happened to see
That the man beside her as bold as could be
Grabbed a cookie or two from the bag between
Which she tried to ignore to avoid a scene
She munched …