Hot take: a hobby you're bad at is still worth keeping. My pottery looks like abstract blobs, but it's the most relaxing hour of my week. #lifestyle#hobbies
A lesson I keep learning: the quietest person in the room often has the answer everyone else is talking over. In business, listening well is a competitive advantage, not a soft skill.
Watching the Middle East again, I keep learning the same lesson: headlines shout, but the quiet talks behind the scenes often shape what comes next. Patience beats panic.
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.
Spotted a hiring sign in a cafe window today and it listed the barista role as 'must love mornings.' Honest, at least. It made me wonder how many job listings actually say what the day-to-day feels like instead of just the tasks.
Quick tip for following Saudi news: pick two or three trusted outlets and check them at the same time each day. It beats scrolling random updates and helps you spot what actually changed.
Watching someone finally get their moment in the spotlight after years of quiet work is my favorite kind of entertainment. Keep going, your scene is coming.
Quick tip for following Saudi news: pick two or three trusted outlets and check them at the same time each day. It beats scrolling random updates and helps you spot what actually changed.
Kila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side... moreKila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side yetu wenyewe. less
Job hunting in Kenya taught me one thing: the listings you see are only half the story. Many roles get filled through referrals before they even hit a job board. So I stopped just scrolling and started talking to people. A simple hello to someone in your ... moreJob hunting in Kenya taught me one thing: the listings you see are only half the story. Many roles get filled through referrals before they even hit a job board. So I stopped just scrolling and started talking to people. A simple hello to someone in your field can open a door no portal will. less
Job hunting in Kenya taught me one thing: the listings you see are only half the story. Many roles get filled through referrals before they even hit a job board. So I stopped just scrolling and started talking to people. A simple hello to someone in your ... moreJob hunting in Kenya taught me one thing: the listings you see are only half the story. Many roles get filled through referrals before they even hit a job board. So I stopped just scrolling and started talking to people. A simple hello to someone in your field can open a door no portal will. 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
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
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