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...
Lessons from a cautionary tale: How to avoid misplaced trust and protect your interest
Story time Man struck an agreement with Ox at the beginning of time. Man: Ox! Come with me. You will help me plough my field and harvest my crops in exchange for me feeding you every day of the year. Even in a drought, there will...
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...
How the Volta River Authority helped me survive COVID-19
Today, March 11, 2023, marks the third anniversary since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. The pandemic brought uncertainty and chaos across the globe, leaving many searching for a safe haven. For me, that sanctuary was the Volta River Authority (VRA)...
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...
CRITICAL MEDIA INTERVIEW TOUCH-POINTS FOR YOUR BRAND IN THE CONTEMPORARY ERA
Here’s to the contemporary era where every brand, be it an individual or an organization must take advantage of public relations (PR) and publicity to sell their brand and what it represents. One of the tactics you can use to accomplish this mission is media...
Racheal Kuranchie: From Political Science To Software Development
In this article, I will be sharing my transition into tech and my experience as a back-end developer intern at Walulel Ghana. The Breakthrough I am a Political Science graduate from the University of Ghana. After my National Service during the Covid-19 time, I had...
How an act of kindness rekindled my hope in Humanity
A few weeks ago, I was returning from a burial service in Saltpond, a town in the Central Region of Ghana, to my home in Accra via public transportation. My sister was with me. I was exhausted when I sat in the front seat next...
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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