We are quick to refer to “falling in love” as if love is an electric phenomenon that might carry us away with neither warning nor control. It sounds so exciting, free-falling, but the truth is, what falls risks breaking. To fall, by its very nature, is to be unstable and
Atelophobia, in simple terms, means fear of imperfection. It is an overwhelming anxiety that any flaw in oneself or others might lead to failure or rejection. The fear extends beyond a simple desire to do well; it carries with it the need for perfection which is tiring. Atelophobia often emanates
Life is full of surprises; it often contains twists that catch us by surprise and that we often never saw coming. Sometimes, the things which previously brought joy and excitement in our lives may turn around and hold us back, even hurt us. This can be said regarding some of
The word “tacenda” is Latin, meaning “things better left unsaid.” It describes those moments or details that might be better left unvoiced either for the sake of peace, for someone’s privacy, or simply out of respect. It is understandable, in this age of transparency and openness regarding communication, if one
“Do not use a gun when God has called you to use a sling” is one of the instructions that I let guide my life and decisions, unapologetically. On many occasions where I had to reflect on it and ask the Spirit critical questions, one answer stood out. He
Oh yes, I can guess the first thought on your mind, “but you are not writing from Nigeria.” Yes. That’s correct, but I think I have a message that will be of help. There is a mystery I would like to unravel. I promise this is going to be
I don’t know who needs to hear this too. I got this message for myself, and I thought it would be kind to share. Sometimes, you have to be willing to be vulnerable and be helped or favored. Don’t act as if you have it figured out or in control
“What you do has a far greater impact than what you say.” – Stephen Covey. Undoubtedly, one of the biggest and best decisions I have made in my lifetime is choosing to become a student on Africa’s most beautiful campus with the most vibrant students’ union. I count it a
An excerpt from our book, ‘Beyond Romance’ ‘Words cannot convey how much I love you. Since the moment I met you, I knew I was going to love you till the day I die’. These and many other sweet lines are heard at the onset of every relationship. They say,
With all my sense of empathy, I think I should first say thank you to the kind parents who raised me. I was a very stubborn child with few brutal traits, despite being raised in a practical church way. I grew up exhibiting a couple of traits that my mother
It’s 15 days into the new year, and I really don’t seem to have gotten over the previous year. That sounds absurd, right? I know. I will tell you about how I am feeling. The new year has come, and there’s less hype about it. Just like 2020 taught us
YOU MIGHT NEED A BREAK TOO. For a couple of weeks, I deliberately stayed away from certain routines, especially the ones that I have committed almost all my life to. I’m talking about a couple of activities related to my career, passion and enterprise. A curious friend sent a funny
Undoubtedly, life is in phases. One phase of life prepares you for another. To thrive in a new phase of your life, you may need an entirely new approach and skill set. The strength that brought you to this phase may not necessarily take you to the next. All my
Sequel to my last post tagged ‘Now that she said yes, what changed?’ I got a lot of positive feedback from ‘my sisters in the Lord😄’ but forgive me… I want to turn the table. While the chase was on,. You were quick to ‘urgently need 2k’ Just while he
Just few weeks ago, ‘you go slap police for her sake’ Just few weeks ago, ”you go go to court for her case’. About a month ago, you were singing, ‘wetin I can’t do, for my baby my baby’ About a month ago, you were ‘beginning to fall in love’
One of the rare privileges I have enjoyed in life is an early consciousness of the need to live a purpose-driven life. I developed an appetite for a constructive life as early as age 14. Literally, the major actor in this situation was a simple question a public speaker asked
I can remember Oliver Twist ‘dared for more’ and Pepsi asking us to ‘ask for more’. But the question is, do you really need more? Let me break the ice: ‘Until you appreciate what you currently have, more won’t make your life better.’ Have you forgotten the old saying that
To Whom It May Concern: Episode 5. YOU SHOULDN’T DIE FOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE; THEY NEED YOU TO STAY ALIVE It turns out that one of the most common untrue things people say is “I will die for you.” Some talkative guys often use this dramatic line to try to
With so much excitement and enthusiasm, we present to you the first set of graduate at the Business Mentorship Program initiated by The Olalekan Olatunbosun Network (TOON). We admitted 78 applicants from the 89 applications received and ended up graduating just 15 people who were able to fulfil all requirements
To Whom It May Concern: Episode 4 TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE, THAT IS, IF THE HEADS DO NOT GROW FROM THE SAME NECK Yes, if those heads grow from the same neck, they are possibly not better than one. When an empty mind teams with an empty mind,