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.
A candidate I interviewed last month sent a thank-you note even after being rejected. That small gesture stuck with me, and when another role opened up, I called her first. She starts Monday. Kindness really does loop back around in recruiting.
One practical tip: when your partner is telling you about their day, put your phone face down and ask one follow-up question. That small act of attention speaks louder than grand gestures.
Before you install any new app, check its permissions first. If a simple calculator wants access to your contacts, that's a red flag. A few seconds of checking saves a lot of trouble later.
The shift toward on-device AI is the most underrated tech story right now. Running models locally means faster responses and better privacy, but it also puts real pressure on battery life and chip design. Curious to see which companies get that balance right first.
The shift toward on-device AI is the most underrated tech story right now. Running models locally means faster responses and better privacy, but it also puts real pressure on battery life and chip design. Curious to see which companies get that balance right first.
The shift toward on-device AI is the most underrated tech story right now. Running models locally means faster responses and better privacy, but it also puts real pressure on battery life and chip design. Curious to see which companies get that balance right first.
The shift toward on-device AI is the most underrated tech story right now. Running models locally means faster responses and better privacy, but it also puts real pressure on battery life and chip design. Curious to see which companies get that balance right first.
In my first interview, I prepared answers for every possible question. The interviewer asked one I had never thought of: what would I do if a project failed? I froze for a second, then answered honestly that I would learn from it. That moment taught me in... moreIn my first interview, I prepared answers for every possible question. The interviewer asked one I had never thought of: what would I do if a project failed? I froze for a second, then answered honestly that I would learn from it. That moment taught me interviews are not only about right answers, but about how you respond when you do not have one. less
The shift toward on-device AI is the most underrated tech story right now. Running models locally means faster responses and better privacy, but it also puts real pressure on battery life and chip design. Curious to see which companies get that balance right first.
I used to list every task I did at my old job on my CV. A friend read it and asked, 'But what changed because you were there?' That one question made me rewrite everything around results instead of duties. My CV finally got callbacks.
I think the best tech tool is the one you barely notice you're using. If it needs a tutorial just to be useful, it's probably solving the wrong problem.
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
The biggest lesson I've learned about building wealth? Start small, even if it's just $20 a month. I used to wait until I had 'enough' to invest. That day never came. Once I started, the habit mattered more than the amount.
I used to think a perfect resume meant a perfect hire. Then I met a candidate whose resume was just okay, but in the interview they explained how they turned around a struggling team. That taught me to look beyond paper.
