Background I remember a time in school when I failed a subject I had studied hard for. I felt crushed, embarrassed, and questioned if I was even “smart enough.” But one of my mentors said something that changed everything: “Failure isn’t final—it’s feedback.” That’s when I first heard about the concept of a growth mindset.
When you’re just starting out in business or launching a new idea, the biggest challenge is usually not the product—it’s the promotion. You could have the best service or offer, but if nobody knows about it, you’ll feel stuck, discouraged, and possibly broke. Marketing isn’t magic. It’s not reserved for experts with big budgets either.It’s
Background I remember a time in school when I was overwhelmed. Exams were close, group work was falling apart, and someone I trusted let me down. I felt angry, stressed, and disappointed — all at once. But instead of reacting, I took a deep breath, stepped back, and reminded myself: you can’t control everything, but
Background I once heard someone say, “I’ll get serious with God after I make money and enjoy life a bit.” Another person said, “I still have time; I’ll serve God when I’m married and settled.” Maybe you’ve thought that too. It’s a common belief — that serving God is something you grow into, something to
Background Starting a business is one of the boldest things you can do. It takes vision, courage, and sacrifice. But as exciting as it is, the reality is also this: Most small businesses fail within the first 3 to 5 years. That can sound discouraging, but it doesn’t have to be. The good news is—business
Background Have you ever had a season when you felt like God was far from you? You were still praying. Still attending church. Still reading your Bible. But it felt like the connection was gone. Like your prayers were hitting the ceiling. Like your heart was numb. If you’ve ever felt like that, I want
Background There’s something special about Mondays. A new start. A fresh page. A quiet opportunity to reset your mindset, recommit to your goals, and walk into the week with purpose. But let’s be honest—Mondays aren’t always easy. Sometimes you wake up still tired, still doubting, or still recovering from a difficult weekend. And what you
Background One of the biggest regrets many people have in their 30s and 40s is this:“I wish I had saved more when I was younger.” In your 20s and 30s, it’s easy to think that saving can wait. There are bills to pay, social events to attend, new gadgets to buy, and the pressure to
Background I once had a conversation with a final-year student who was struggling financially. Her words struck me:“I want to support myself and stop asking my parents for every little thing, but I don’t have money to start anything.” She believed that because she didn’t have capital, she couldn’t start a business or side hustle.
Background I remember my first experience with budgeting as a young adult. I sat with my notepad, drew lines, wrote figures—and by the second week, the plan was already falling apart. The problem wasn’t that I didn’t want to budget.It was that I created a budget that wasn’t realistic for my income, lifestyle, or discipline