Today, May 19 marks the 91st birthday of Malcolm X, one of the most preeminent and influential leader in my life. Born Malcolm Little in 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm X later changed his name to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Once in a great while, you read a book, and it changes your life forever. For me, the autobiography of Malcolm x was one of those books.A book that will forever remain at my bedside.DOWNLOAD BOOK HERE
By Strive Masiyiwa A few weeks ago I went to the doctor. I will tell you what he said about my health at the end, but first read this: Twenty years ago, I arranged to meet a well-known British international businessman who invested a lot in Africa at the time. We agreed to meet for dinner at a leading hotel in London. After a good meeting, we started to walk out of the restaurant when he suddenly collapsed in the lobby. There was total pandemonium as they rushed to get medical assistance. Being London, an ambulance arrived in minutes. I jumped in the back with him as paramedics wrestled to keep him alive. He had had a heart attack and had to have triple bypass heart surgery. Sadly he died a few weeks later. He hadn't been sick and his sudden death surprised everyone. And yet as I reflected on it, and later discussed it with a doctor friend who knew him, I realized he was very laid back about his health despite having a hectic business life. Even during our dinner...
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