Decision making, Life
Hope is NOT a strategy
Hope is one of the sacred cows in our society that is considered inherently a good thing. But since we are in the habit of…
Decision making, Life
Two Monks
Two monks, older and younger, were crossing a river. At the river bank they saw a beautiful woman stranded. The woman could not cross the…
- February 5, 2023
Decision making, Life
On habits and morning routines
The internet and books are awash with recommendations of habits and routines that will make you successful at anything. From the 7 habits of highly…
- January 27, 2023
Decision making, Life
The Last Policeman
In Ben H. Winters’ novel, The Last Policeman. The world is ending. Astrophysicists, scientists and all the experts have predicted that in six months time,…
- January 22, 2023
Decision making, Life
Firefighting
The life of a human being is lived in a fire station. A significant proportion of his day is spent anticipating or putting out fires.…
- January 14, 2023
Family, Life
An ode to my brother
Some years ago when I was in campus, I could spend some days at my brother’s place during the long holidays. I was a rudderless young…
- January 7, 2023
Decision making, Life
Nothing new
Every end of year, we take stock of the year and declare that the next year will be great. We have many wishes for the…
- December 31, 2022
Family, Life
Christmas day
Christmas day evokes fond memories. It’s on 25th December that I got to wear the new clothes that my mum had bought for me in…
- December 24, 2022
Decision making, Life
Memento Mori
A story is told of a Merchant in Baghdad who sent his servant to the market to buy provisions, but after a short while the…
- December 19, 2022
Decision making, Life
Taking a Penalty Kick
In 2008, John Terry, the captain of Chelsea, was to take the decisive penalty kick. If he scored, Chelsea would win the UEFA champions League…
- December 11, 2022