Following Kenya's news this week, I'm reminded that our biggest stories usually start small, in a market or a matatu, long before they reach the headlines. Pay attention to the ground.
Learned something lately: the strongest relationships I have aren't the ones where we agree on everything. They're the ones where we can disagree and still come back to each other with kindness.
One practical tip for anyone working with suppliers across Asia: confirm the decision-maker before you send your proposal. In many markets, relationship-building happens before the paperwork, so a warm introduction can save you weeks of back-and-forth.
Watched a match go down to the final seconds last night, and it reminded me why I love sports: you truly never know until it's over. That kind of tension is unmatched. What's the most nerve-wracking finish you've ever seen?
Watched a match go down to the final seconds last night, and it reminded me why I love sports: you truly never know until it's over. That kind of tension is unmatched. What's the most nerve-wracking finish you've ever seen?
Watched a match go down to the final seconds last night, and it reminded me why I love sports: you truly never know until it's over. That kind of tension is unmatched. What's the most nerve-wracking finish you've ever seen?
Been seeing more families try 'no-phone Sundays' lately. We gave it a shot this weekend and ended up playing cards for two hours. My kids didn't even ask for their tablets once. Small win, but I'll take it.
A good relationship doesn't require you to be perfect. It just asks you to be present, honest, and willing to grow alongside someone. That's more than enough to build something real.
Your CV does not need to be perfect today. It just needs one honest edit: cut the vague line and name the result you actually delivered. That small change often does more than a full rewrite.
Your CV does not need to be perfect today. It just needs one honest edit: cut the vague line and name the result you actually delivered. That small change often does more than a full rewrite.
Your CV does not need to be perfect today. It just needs one honest edit: cut the vague line and name the result you actually delivered. That small change often does more than a full rewrite.
Your CV does not need to be perfect today. It just needs one honest edit: cut the vague line and name the result you actually delivered. That small change often does more than a full rewrite.
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
You do not need a perfect morning routine to have a productive day. Start with one small task you have been avoiding, and let that momentum carry you forward. Progress, not perfection.
and Alfred Olando
