The Story of Thomas Monaghan (Founder of Domino’s Pizza)

Thomas Stephen Monaghan founder of Domino’s Pizza ( largest pizza seller worldwide in terms of sales) was born 25-Mar-1937 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After the demise of his father, when Thomas was age four, his mother had some difficulties in raising he and his brother James as a single parent. Hence by the time Monaghan was six, in 1943 the burden was too much that … Continue reading The Story of Thomas Monaghan (Founder of Domino’s Pizza)

The world needs your value; be purposeful about life.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson rightly said, “the purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Like Ralph, I believe that we have all been created with the purpose of adding value to the ecosystem in one way or the other and … Continue reading The world needs your value; be purposeful about life.

It’s never too late to start all over again.

 Has the coronavirus caused a major change in your life? Are you at a crossroad of  starting all over again or maintaining status quo? Are things not going the way you expected them or do you feel stuck? Then this article is for you. Over the past two months the world has gone through significant shock, emotionally, psychologically, and financially. Some have lost their loved … Continue reading It’s never too late to start all over again.

Why Some Talented People Fail in Life.

We ‘ve all seen them and perhaps have had them as friends, close family relatives, classmates or as people we admired from afar. Everything seems to be going on well for them, they are considered the next big thing to happen. They look the part and many believe in them, but yet we wait, and wait and their success never happens. The fact that you’re … Continue reading Why Some Talented People Fail in Life.

7 Ways to Increase your Bank Account: Culled from the Richest man in Babylon

1.Put aside atleast one tenth of your every earning: It may be done monthly or daily depending on the frequency of your income. But the most important thing is that you make sure at least 1/10th of your every earning is put aside. Some may wonder how can I put aside one tenth if all I earn is not even enough to meet all my … Continue reading 7 Ways to Increase your Bank Account: Culled from the Richest man in Babylon

Your Mindset is Everything.

Your mindset is everything, it is undoubtedly your greatest asset. However, if not harnessed well, will be your greatest liability. Why does your mindset matter so much? Firstly, because we’re in a world where the naysayers are averagely more than those who cheer you on and encourage you. People can happily tell you thousand and one reasons why it won’t work. Secondly, for the fact … Continue reading Your Mindset is Everything.

10 Africans that should Inspire your 2018

Strive Masiyiwa is a Zimbabwean businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He  overcame protracted government opposition to launch the mobile phone network Econet Wireless and Econet Media (Kwesé)  in Zimbabwe. Masiyiwa serves on a number of international boards, including Unilever, Rockefeller Foundation, the Council on Foreign Relations’ Global Advisory Board, the Africa Progress Panel, the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board for Sustainable Energy, Morehouse College  among others Trevor Noah Born in Johannesburg, Noah began his … Continue reading 10 Africans that should Inspire your 2018

How to bounce back after Adversity.

As unwanted as they may be, adversities are inevitable. We all go through seasons in our lives, good times and bad times. Sometimes life just hits you unexpectedly seeming as though all hell just broke loose. It  takes some years, some months, others weeks to recover, and some are not able to recover at all. But I have great news for you. No matter how hard … Continue reading How to bounce back after Adversity.

7 Things that can sabotage your Success in any Industry.

The Fear of Failure: Most of us fear to fail that we never even try at all. However, failure is an inevitable step on our way to success, and a step we need to take more than once. Failure is just an indication that we’re working towards achieving our goals. Embrace it, learn from it and move on. No need dwelling on it. Failure brings … Continue reading 7 Things that can sabotage your Success in any Industry.

10 Qualities of Highly Successful People.

Have you wondered what distinguished the likes of Martin Luther King Jr.,  Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, Warren Buffet, and Lebron James? What qualities do all these individuals have in common that made them achieve remarkable successes in their respective fields?  There may be many attributing factors however, available behavioral research has revealed that all highly successful men and women have the below qualities in common. … Continue reading 10 Qualities of Highly Successful People.

15 Inspirational Quotes From Kofi Annan

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family. The future belongs to you, but it can only belong to you if you participate and take charge Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development. We may have different religions, different … Continue reading 15 Inspirational Quotes From Kofi Annan

10 Inspirational Quotes From Nelson Mandela

By Barbara Zelu I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death. … Continue reading 10 Inspirational Quotes From Nelson Mandela

You’ve got great passion, but passion alone is not enough.

By Barbara Zelu Passion is a key driving force in any venture. It is the force that fuels most entrepreneurs, activists, athletes, pioneers, small business owners and sole proprietors to achieve their goals. However, passion alone in not enough to create a winning outcome. Passion alone doesn’t create value, it won’t magically turn your ideas (raw materials) into fruition (finished products). Becoming the woman or … Continue reading You’ve got great passion, but passion alone is not enough.

7 things to learn from Tyler Perry

By Barbara Zelu Tyler Perry is a world renowned producer, director, entertainment mogul , owner of madea movie franchise, and a best selling author. Tyler Perry is the epitome of hardwork, determination, dedication, commitment and the believe in a higher power. He’s a man worth emulating. Here are seven compelling things you can learn from Tyler ; Curve a niche for yourself; Tyler Perry believes … Continue reading 7 things to learn from Tyler Perry

3 most important books every young African should read to be on top of their game.

By Barbara Zelu “I never let schooling get in the way of my education” Mark Twain. Yet this is the tragic experience of most young Africans. Most of us have allowed school to get in the way of our education. All we know is all we are/were taught in class. Most of which we gladly make straight A’s in, nevertheless we can not compete with … Continue reading 3 most important books every young African should read to be on top of their game.