I’ve read some good books on motivation. There are many theories on internal versus external motivation. The intrinsic value of a job well-done. There are ideas around reward systems and ownership. I have a few theories of my own. Of… Read More »Nothing Motivates Like a Deadline
“It is not the road ahead that wears you out — it is the grain of sand in your shoe.” –Arabian proverb The idea of having concrete, achievable goals seem to be deeply ingrained in our culture. I know I… Read More »The Best Goal is No Goal
We used to think of a millionaire as rich. Pretty soon that’s going to be the poverty level. So how do you get ahead — and stay ahead — of the ever-increasing cost of living? Surprisingly enough, there’s no secret… Read More »Make a Million Bucks
By Joanne H Garroway From the time we are babies, we have setbacks: we don’t get fed fast enough or have a wet diaper changed promptly, our frustrations leading to crying and tantrums. Setbacks, disappointments, and obstacles are unavoidable as… Read More »Turning Setbacks Into Success
She has no money but she’s in love with life. It’s funny cos she’s had to struggle for everything. Living the best way she can with her second hand clothes, she smiles while thinking, ‘I’ll hunt down that silver spoon,… Read More »Born with a Wooden Spoon
I’ll be fifteen soon and my life just got interesting. Don’t get me wrong, I love God and all but when I go to church, I don’t see him, all I see is a handsome young man, Joshua, the Pastor’s… Read More »Nnenna’s Story: A Light in the Darkness #7
“Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaas!” I screamed in excitement. Though smiling, mum furrowed her brows. “C’mon mum, thats a new way of saying yes. it depicts extreme excitement.” mum raised her nose, “Is that so?” “Yes mom” “hian! Nnenna, if I hear that word… Read More »Nnenna’s Story: A Light in the Darkness, #6
Could life get any stranger? I marvelled. Well, it turns out, it can or rather it just did. Dorcas spoke as she chewed her gum loudly, making her words slightly incomprehensible, “how come you’re the only girl in this village… Read More »Nnenna’s Story: A Light in the Darkness, #5
Chapter 4 My knees rested on the cold kitchen floor as I ground the pepper. Mum had gone to a neighbour’s farm to work. It was unusual for a family not to have a farm of their own but that… Read More »Nnenna’s Story: A Light in the Darkness #4
Chapter 3 Mummy cried as she listened to the narration of my ordeal at Uncle Chuks house. For the first time, she taught me somethings: never let a man touch your chest, legs or ass, infact, if any touch exceeds… Read More »Nnenna’s Story: A Light in the Darkness #3
Chapter Two Read Chapter One HERE I was only paid #1000 that month after which my services were terminated. Mum spoke to me as I rested my head on her thighs. “Don’t cry my sunshine. Please don’t cry.” “Mum, I… Read More »Nnenna’s Story: A Light in the Darkness #2
Chapter 1 My story is a lesson. It is a tragedy. It is comical. It is a voice of hope. My story is pain and love, beauty and ashes, tears and laughter. My story is me and I am Nnenna.… Read More »Nnenna’s Story: A Light in the Darkness
On a serene and sodden, Saturday afternoon, I laid on my couch thinking about nothing in particular and everything in general when I received the email below. For me, writing is everything and in everything. Being able to relay a… Read More »MY APPOINTMENT AS THE AMBASSADOR OF THE SPANISH LANGUAGE
Starting a business is a daunting task, and as an entrepreneur, it’s not uncommon to encounter setbacks and obstacles along the way. During my own entrepreneurial journey, I noticed that the resources available for entrepreneurs were limited, which made navigating… Read More »First Post: Why I started HussleTips?
