Conquering Envy: Strategies for Overcoming Comparison and Achieving Personal Growth
“Mako nyinaa mpetu mmre”. — This Akan aphorism translates as “pepper from the same plant does not ripen simultaneously.’ You will find both ripe and unripe pepper on the same stalk of the same pepper plant. They will all ripen eventually if becoming red indicates maturity. Not…
Nurturing Relationships: Choosing Wisely and Letting Go
Building and maintaining relationships is an integral part of our lives. However, not every person who enters our life deserves a permanent place in it. In this blog post, I will explore the importance of selective relationships, understanding the evolution of connections, setting boundaries, embracing…
Nigeria’s Shadow Democracy
Chimamanda Adichie, a well-known novelist and human rights activist, made headlines on Thursday, April 6, after penning a lengthy letter to US President Joe Biden about the flaws of the 2023 presidential elections, which were held on Saturday, February 25. In the thought-provoking lengthy letter…
Wisdom Matey Tetteh: The guy who did his best
My University journey Before being accepted into the university, all applicants had to complete a written test and an oral interview. When I arrived at the interview grounds, I was intimidated by the other applicants who, appeared well-prepared. I could see them meticulously preparing themselves…
20s Wisdom: A Guide to Building a Fulfilling Life in Your Twenties
Entering your twenties can be a challenging period filled with a range of emotions, decisions, and experiences. Whether it’s high energy, identity crisis, paranoia, or insecurities, there is no shortage of difficulties that arise during this stage of life. Society often expects young adults to…
What is between you and your next big job?
The big Question “Hello Wisdom, I am applying for a job client service executive job but as a requirement, the ideal candidate must know how to manage social media. I am not sure if I should apply because I am not savvy in social management….
Men Settle Where They Find Peace. Not Beauty.
Following the covid-19 pandemic, I got infected and was put under a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a company–sponsored isolation center. I spent my days with a coworker who has also contracted the virus. We were discharged to go home after 14 days and several tests….
How my reputation (unknown to me) saved me when I needed help most
Our reputation doesn’t come from how we talk about ourselves. Our reputation comes from how others talk about us. - Simon Senek I find this statement so true reflecting on an incident that happened some years ago during my undergraduate studies at the University. After all, attempts…
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