Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski aka the Unabomber serves prison time in the US as a domestic terrorist. The genius, former mathematics professor is charged with killing three people and injuring 23 others using mail bombs. To me, Kaczynski’s story is laden with potential intervention points from the very beginning. Why did he turn to crime? He … Read more
Last year, a friend asked if I could share some tips on how to raise an intelligent child. His wife was impressed when they visited–the “big man” was almost three then. They sought ideas as they raised their own son. Well, I told him I could share a few tips based on my role as … Read more
I discovered Africa on a mobile game my son liked playing. Apparently, the song was a hit way back in 1982 when it was released and then attained a resurgence more recently. The countless covers, from cool to parody, acapella, instrumentals, and choir renditions all pay homage. Even Grammy.com says some scientists laud it as … Read more
Here’s the concluding part of the post. Please read the first part here. I’ve included a bonus at the very end. It’s no gimmick, just lighthearted humour, and maybe a reward of some kind for those who persevere (or scroll) to the end. July 1. Back To The Future: Why The 2020 Strategy Is A … Read more
Happy New Year! Welcome to a new season, may we all receive the grace to thrive. 2020 was a year filled with the entire spectrum of human emotion, from happy to despair, hope to grief, on a global scale. We mourn the departed, we hope for the best, and must continue to live more deliberately. … Read more
Character, capacity, and competence: three elements crucial to succeed wherever we find ourselves in life. They matter for every one, be it young or old. Character refers to your values, the things important to you: integrity, empathy, selflessness, generosity. It is a measure of how good you are on the inside. Capacity is your potential … Read more
I once told a friend that becoming the CEO of MTN wasn’t my ambition. We were discussing the future, careers, money, comfort. I probably didn’t (and still don’t) fully understand the implication of that statement. I came across as an unambitious fellow content with his poverty while my mates, and juniors, plunged into work and … Read more
It is hard to win an argument against faith, but it is easy to insinuate, to plant a seed of doubt, just a shadow to mix things up a tiny bit. Then its efficacy is soon gone, no effort required to persuade or compel you to refute your earlier claims. Doubt takes on a life … Read more
I’m just thinking about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on the message of Jesus Christ and Christianity. Will the Gospel be preached by chatbots or even full-fledged robots and androids? When Jesus spoke about the Gospel being preached to the ends of the earth, did he foresee that bots will take over from human … Read more
I select My Persons of 2018 from the best emails I received this year. I learnt many good things about success, work, health, habits, business, and Christianity. Visit their websites and subscribe to the newsletters. Here they are: Sean D’Souza for his mega-abundant small business strategy and marketing insights + other goodies too via www.psychotactics.com. … Read more