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FOUR MINUTES HOLIDAY

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… I am in a boat bike, 1630hrs: Moderately , Its_My_Time goes first in the playlist. Wonderful_wonder by Nathaniel reignites my love for Gods nature as it plays next. Some kilometres away — is a dream of paradise; an escape from the rat race, a perfect patch of sand where you can gaze at a calm blue sea while relaxing under the rustling palms. Well, not all islands are created the same. This is my new home. Here, I hide out in a luxurious over-the-water bungalow and bask in my good fortune as well as fall asleep to the gentle slosh of the sea. It’s fun. As I cycle back to the island, Roger Whittaker’ A Little Goodbye sinks deep and moves me to tears…(chorus). A little good-bye A little I'll do what I must do A little good-bye A little I'll do what I must do The sundowns. Every new day offers a unique mechanism — a new change. A Laptop, internet access, food & power is good enough to sort me for survival on the island. However, this calls

THE KINDERGARTEN

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I was ten years by then. In a small kiosk, I met my caring Dad who broke the news to me; “I’m transferring you to an academy.” Over the next 11 yrs or so, I spent most of my life trying to specialize myself in a building called ‘school.’ Finally, according to the set system, the schooling came an end when I did my last paper on campus, BBA 407. Little did I know schooling had just begun! When I was 21 years, I remember these words from David, former schoolmate: Life itself is a school — a kindergarten. I thought he was mad! Today, I stamp this statement as true. Life you are exceptional, And I want you to know how much I enjoy being your student How fast the years run I try hard to learn all that I can Indeed, there is so much to know! The one thing you have tried to teach me To last my whole life through, Is to know that you are SPECIAL. BEST KINDERGARTEN. With distinguished professor's, life is a thorough kindergarten. With all the degrees, pape

LOT MORE BRANCHING, YET.

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Lots to go. Maybe halfway there. The goal is simple: Catching_Up. Soon! I loved the people I met, the things I learned, the stories I heard and equally told, Loved my new home-based office more. Despite the horrors, the good days, the just plain old weird days; still had lessons to carry forward: God is awesome! Whether you are on board or not, Life keeps on trucking along. I should probably just stay on board. Change is a chance! I branched out on my own. As to why I did it, as will be asked in my 60s', and a memory of my bold decision at Twenty_three,  here is an answer … “It was a strange feeling. More on my own, I wanted to experience the world. ‘How simple could it be’, ‘How hard could it be’, I always wondered. I am still learning. The work wasn’t boring; we did exciting things; we made two days old businesses look like a successful start up. We built an ecosystem and opened up to remote entrepreneurs. I just wanted to swim elsewhere.   Maybe

A NOTE FOR JUNIOR

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At the age of 12 or so, my mom and dad moved to Texas. I cannot tell you what exactly the reason was or pretty much any other detail about the relocation because I honestly do not recall anything of the sort. One of the most vivid reasons to smile at that time was getting closer to my childhood friend, Junior. We must have been tiny kids when we met each other and started getting along so well. Neither of us knows the exact year of our comradeship. Years passed. And the comradeship turned to a brotherhood. One day we were sent to the woods, we had to sort out the cows as the weekend was approaching. Uncontrollably, each of us started laughing. We stopped cutting the thick grass. We sat and initiated a chat about life. We had big dreams. We both wanted to make it so soon… “Hey, look at the sky, yet two more rounds, remember the route we are using, I mean the hill”. I really remember that day more than others that we had together. Not to mention the day we stole avocad

EPISODE_2019

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Launching eshowup in your 2019 life episode. Everyday show up is the mantra   @eshowup. It's simple, life is the pitch. You are to play on that ground for another 365 days. I'm challenging everyone with the following:  #1. Think about the touches, tackles & passes. As they unfold, how will you go about your 2019 activities? How stylish? #2. Think about the replay. Will it touch , motivate , inspire someone in the end of 2019? There is no shortcut, the Noble task before you is to show up on the pitch daily. Thanks fam', fruitful 2019. Be part of the eshowup  community and purpose to show up everyday. Still in the race, no pulling back till you catch_up. ...start your dream business today  

WHAT MAKES SENSE?

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A beautiful picture was hanging squarely on the wall. From a distance, I took notes: How can we turn things around to begin living a life that is filled with well-being, meaning and fulfilment -- a life that does make sense?   The majority of the people in this world are living in a way that simply doesn't make sense.   We are a species that has lost its way. Well, what doesn’t make sense? Constantly thinking about the anxieties of your future. Living your life based on societies expectations. Being on a constant drive to be and acquire more:   “Bigger, better, more”. More wealth, more possessions, more power, more status. Greed!! Then, what makes sense? Finding pleasure in the little things. Within every single moment lies a gift for us to discover, and when we are present we can take what the moment provides us with, whereas when we aren't present we miss out on that beauty. Discovering who you are at your very essence. Giving your greatest

WORRY NOT

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Just admit: to a certain extent, you have spent too much of your life tiptoeing around. Trying to become someone else. You wanted to make a good impression with people. You wanted to make everyone like you. Well, you wanted everything to be easy and therefore sacrificed part of the truth, part of yourself for the sake of not stepping out of line. For too much of your life, you have hurt yourself. All this was as a result of worry. My friend – worry not – You’re a fisherman living alone along the coast You put your fishing pole down and sit at the water’s edge, No catch Worry not – Mum, Dad; your son/daughter was involved in a fatal accident Sister, you feel sick, you can’t have children of your own, betrayed in love, divorced Worry not – Employee, retrenchments all over and you are a victim Entrepreneur,  that tender dint come through, your partners kicked you out of the deal Hey Dude, you missed that interview, bro Worry not – Coach, Captain; Your