co-challengers

Perspectives on Gratitude

Some years ago, Shawn Achor, a Harvard professor, went to Africa to address smallschoolchildren. To make the interaction lively, he humorously asked them, ‘How many of youlike schoolwork?’ He expected no one to raise their hands, as his experience (and most of ours)was that children in general do not like schoolwork. To his astonishment, many […]

Life lessons from the history of humankind

The origin of humans The earliest appearance of humans can be traced to Africa. The humans who later emerged in other parts of the world were – directly or indirectly – the result of the migration of some of these early humans. This is evident in the gene pool of modern-day humans. There is much […]

Lessons from the book ‘Happiness in Your Life – Book One: Karma’

I am reading an interesting book called ‘Happiness in Your Life – Book One: Karma’ written by Doe Zantamata. The book is filled with wonderful insights about happiness and good values. Even virtues which we are all familiar with, such as being kind to others, are examined in a new light. Reading and reflecting on […]

Different approaches to solving life’s problems

A man hitting a nail with a hammer

In society, we are encouraged to push harder if we fail. While that is generally good advice, simply exerting more effort without making any other changes may not always work. Imagine solving problems like hitting a nail with a hammer. The primary step is to hit harder if the nail doesn’t fit. However, if that […]

Life lessons from 2023

2023 was an interesting year for me. I learnt a lot from books, from talking to people, and from my own experiences. Below are some key lessons that I have learnt. I hope they are of benefit to you too.

African proverbs for a better life

Much like civilizations across the rest of the world, the Africans also recorded their wisdom and passed it down to their descendants. It is fascinating to note that their teachings are relevant in today’s world too. Here are some of my favorite African proverbs, along with my interpretations of them.