Career, Internet, and Alibaba Ma was not lucky, if we are talking about achieving a corporate career. He failed no less than thirty job interviews. When he applied to KFC, 23 of 24 candidates were accepted 23 (guess who didn’t get a job; yes, it is all about Jack). Ma believes that he was not accepted by KFC due to his unattractive appearance. According to Chinese standards, he is considered to be ugly. Later, he managed to get a job as an English teacher at a local university with a salary of $12-15 a month. Jack Ma saw his first computer in 1995 when he was 31 years old. It was during the time when he went to the USA as a translator. He was told about the “internet”. So, the first word Ma entered into the search bar was “beer”. Search results included American beer, Belgian, and any beer you could want, but not Chinese. And when Ma realized that there was no information about China on the American internet at all, he understood that it could be a good opportunity to “intr

Do you see it? __What will you do to get hold of an opportunity? By strive masiyiwa Everything you need to know about starting or pivoting an existing business for AI, I have taught you here already. The material is here; I have shared it with you over the years here like a guidebook... Everything you need as an entrepreneur to solve some truly extraordinary challenges and possibly even become a billionaire in the process. This opportunity is bigger than what we saw with mobile phones, social media platforms, or even all the oil in Nigeria!  Everything you need to know about the steps you need to take; the methodology; the playbook, even to scale and raise capital, I tried to teach you here [almost] weekly... for about eight whole years, almost nine. [Did you know it's now been just over 10 years since my very first post?] Entrepreneurs cannot be spoon-fed. They are self-starters. All they need is just the sniff of an opportunity and they are gone! If you have to ask me

By strive masiyiwa __243 years ago, a seed was planted... About two weeks ago, my wife and I traveled to Cambridge Massachusetts, the home of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where I was inducted into the membership of one of the most revered institutions in the world: the American Academy of Arts & Sciences.  Founded during the American Revolution in 1780 by John Adams just four years after American Independence, the Academy’s mission is: "To cultivate every art and science which may tend to advance the interest, honor, dignity, and happiness of a free, independent, and virtuous people.” Members were at first generally confined only to a handful of Americans each year but over time other nationalities were also elected, in a category called Foreign Honorary Members, or now,  International Honorary Member (IHM).  The Academy's first international member was from France... back in 1781! There have been several distinguished Afri

By strive masiyiwa Over the years I have learnt to be wary about adopting popular sayings, particularly when they do not come from the bible. One such popular saying is: "Opportunity, only knocks once..." This is not true! I have seen many people driven to ruin, because of what they saw as "the opportunity of a lifetime"(another untruth), .... Not long ago, a highly reputable international company invited me to be their partner, in a new venture they wanted to do in Africa. To their surprise, I declined, even though I would not be required to even pay for the shares. Now I knew that it would be profitable, very profitable; but that is not the point: - it was not in my area of business, and expertise. -it was not in the area where I am interested, at this point, in time; I am not opportunistic. - I'm not sitting around waiting for people to bring me things to get into. Think of a company like Coca Cola; do you imagine they regret that they did not go

1. "Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." - Albert Schweitzer 2. "Success is not in what you have, but who you are." - Bo Bennett 3. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill 4. "Success is not the absence of failure; it's the persistence through failure." - Aisha Tyler 5. "Success is not about the destination, but the journey." - Zig Ziglar 6. "Success is not measured by money, but by the impact you have on others." - Unknown 7. "Success is not about being the best, but becoming your best self." - Unknown 8. "Success is not about how much you accomplish, but how you inspire others to accomplish." - Unknown 9. "Success is not about luck, it's about hard work and dedication." - Unknown 10. "Success is not about the appla

 The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley by Jimmy Soni 1. Be willing to take risks Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and the other founders of PayPal were all willing to take big risks in order to build their company. They left their jobs, invested their own money, and worked long hours in a cramped office. 2. Be relentless The founders of PayPal were never satisfied with the status quo. They were constantly innovating and looking for ways to improve their product. 3. Be resourceful  The founders of PayPal didn't have a lot of money, but they were resourceful and found ways to make things work. They used off-the-shelf hardware and software, and they even built their own servers. 4. Be passionate  The founders of PayPal were passionate about their mission to build a new way to pay online. They were driven by the desire to make a difference in the world. 5. Be competitive The founders of PayPal were fiercely competitive. They were always loo

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By Dr.Paul Bundi Karau I arrived at Kanyakine High School on 18th February 1999 a small village boy. I had never been to a boarding school, and certainly this is the furthest from home I had ever gone. The boys who were assigned to escort me to Mungania dorm looked at my stunted height and loudly wondered how I would survive in Beast's school.  "Who is Beast?" I asked in bewilderment. "You will know." Musyoki answered curtly. It didn't take me long to know who Beast was. The following day, as the 10 o'clock tea was being served, I heard a commotion, with boys leaving their tea and running helter-skelter towards the classrooms.  I was a fresh mono, so I didn't know what was happening. I ran along the pavement, and came upon a mighty man, who appeared to be adjusting his trousers. He yanked his belt and thrust one whip towards me. I had encountered Beast himself. He was tall, imposing, burly and endowed with a thunderous voice that could re

"In the name of Allah, the beneficent, the merciful... For 40 years, or was it longer, I can't remember, I did all I could to give people houses, hospitals, schools, and when they were hungry, I gave them food. I even made Benghazi into farmland from the desert, I stood up to attacks from that cowboy Ronald Reagan, when he killed my adopted orphaned daughter, he was trying to kill me, instead he killed that poor innocent child. Then I helped my brothers and sisters from Africa with money for the African Union. I did all I could to help people Understand the concept of real democracy, where people's committees ran our country. But that was never enough, as some told me, even people who had 10 room homes, new suits and furniture, were never satisfied, as selfish as they were they wanted more. They told Americans and other visitors, that they needed "democracy" and "freedom" never realizing it was a cut throat system, where the biggest dog e

A journalist asks Cristiano Ronaldo: "Why does your mother still live with you? Why don't you build her a house?" Cristiano Ronaldo replies: "My mother raised me and she dedicated her life for me. She would go to sleep hungry, just to let me eat. We had no money at all. She worked 7 days a week and nights as a maid to buy my first shoes so I could be a player. All my success is dedicated to her and because of her and as long as she has a life, she will always be by my side, she has everything I can give. She is my refuge and my greatest gift."

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President William Ruto launches new bodabodas - E-Boda. Turning a Pledge made during Madaraka Day into REALITY. 1. It will retail at Shs. 160k down from 270 earlier projected.   2. Announces MPESA partnership to introduce a Standing order to allow staggered payments  3. Interest rate negotiated from 50% to a single digit.   4. Operational cost cut down by 50%. Due to battery Swaps as opposed to Fuel.  5. President announces safety enhancement of e-bikes via automatic speed control.   6. Manufacturing plant of E-Bikes to be set up within a Year!   7. Resolve to reduce carbon emissions by replacing fuel powered bikes

By Strive Masiyiwa __It's a mindset change that anyone can train themselves to do. There is an amazing picture I once saw which showed the streets of New York in 1905, and then in around 1915; in the first picture, the streets were filled with horses with just a few cars, and in the second picture, they were filled with cars and just a few horses! That my friends is what is going to happen with electric cars and petrol cars. And it is coming to Lagos and Harare! Now some people will be thinking, “How do I get myself one of those cars so I can show off to my friends; maybe I will get myself a Tesla?!” Some other people will be saying, “How can I stop this so it does not get me out of a job or even kill my Petrol Station business or garage?!”  Others, the true entrepreneurs, are drawing up lists of the opportunities that this new industry is creating for them and others, and running as fast as their little legs will carry them!  Which one are you? Elon Musk is the richest

“Becoming is better than being.”  — Carol S. Dweck What if you could break the chain of limiting thoughts about who you are and all you could be? What if you could embrace challenges, struggles, criticisms, and setbacks as a source of growth? You can. That’s what a  growth mindset  is all about. In a fixed mindset, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent are simply fixed traits. In a growth mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed. In the book,  Mindset: The New Psychology of Success: How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our Potential , Carol Dweck shares how a simple idea about the brain can create a love of learning and a resilience that is  the basis of great accomplishment in every area of work and life . Here are 10 big ideas from the book that I think will help you embrace your challenges and growth opportunities to realize your potential and enjoy the journey, no matter the tough stuff that life throws your way .

At this point in my life, I feel like a child who was given a box of chocolates. He enjoys eating it, and when he sees that there is not much left, he starts to eat them with a special taste. I have no time for endless lectures on public laws - nothing will change. And there is no desire to argue with fools who do not act according to their age. And there's no time to battle the gray. I don't attend meetings where egos are inflated and I can't stand manipulators. I am disturbed by envious people who try to vilify the most capable to grab their positions, talents and achievements. I have too little time to discuss headlines - my soul is in a hurry. Too few candies left in the box. I'm interested in human people. People who laugh at their mistakes are those who are successful, who understand their calling and don't hide from responsibility. Who defends human dignity and wants to be on the side of truth, justice, righteousness. This is what living is for. I want to sur

Once upon a time there was a businessman who was sitting on the beach in a small Italian village. As he sat, taking a brief break from the stress of his daily schedule, he saw a fisherman rowing a small boat back into the harbour. In the boat were a few large fish. Impressed, the businessman asked the fisherman, “How long does it take you to catch so many fish?” To which he replied “Oh, not so long.” The businessman was confused, “Why don’t you fish for longer to catch even more?” “More? This is enough to feed my entire family and even offer some to my neighbours,” the fisherman said. “So what do you do for the rest of your day?” Enquired the businessman. The fisherman replied, “Well, I’ve usually have caught my fish by late morning, at which point I go home, kiss my wife, and play with my kids. In the afternoon, I take a nap and read. In the evening, I go to the village to have a drink with my friends, play guitar, sing, and dance into the night!” Putting his entrepreneurial hat on, t

One day a man walked past a camp of elephants. Looking closer, he was surprised to see that these mighty animals weren’t held in cages or kept in chains. The only thing stopping them from escaping? A thin rope tied from one of their legs to a simple pole in the ground. Confused as to why they didn’t use their strength to break the rope, he asked the trainer why they weren’t attempting to run away. To this the trainer replied, “As baby elephants, we use the same system. But, at that age, the rope is strong enough to stop them from escaping. They grow up like this, believing they can never break the rope, so even as adults they stay put.” In other words, these powerful, magnificent and intelligent elephants didn’t  believe  they could free themselves, so they never tried. Moral of the story: Our personal beliefs are powerful beyond measure and often dictate our outcomes. They can work for or against us. Identify your limiting beliefs so you can push against them.

One morning, an elderly man was walking along the beach when he noticed a young boy picking something off the sand and throwing it into the sea. As he got closer, the man realized the child was throwing stranded starfishes that had washed up on the shore back into the breaking waves. Approaching the boy, the man asked what he was doing. “The starfish will die if they’re still on the shore when the sun rises,” he replied. Perplexed, the old man said, “But that’s pointless! There are countless miles of beach and thousands of starfish. It doesn’t matter how many you return to the water, you can’t make a difference.” Unfazed, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and tossed it into the sea. “It matters to this one,” he said. Moral of the story: No matter the odds of success or the scale of the challenge, your actions can make a difference. It’s better to light a candle than curse the dark. Every little counts. Doing something to make a positive change is always better

An old Cherokee chief sat down to teach his grandson about life. “There’s a fight going on inside me,” he tells the young boy, “a fight between two wolves.” “One wolf is evil. It’s full of malice, anger, greed, self-pity and false pride. The other is good. It’s full of peace, love, joy, kindness, and humility.” “This same fight is going on inside you and everyone else on the face of the earth.” The grandson was quiet, pondering this revelation for a moment before asking, “Grandfather, which wolf will win?” The old man smiled and replied, “The one you feed.” Moral of the story: Good and evil exist within each of us. It’s our responsibility to own that reality and do whatever we can to nurture the good.

At the beginning of a new school year, a class teacher stands up in front of her students holding a $100 bill. She tells them, “Put your hands up if you want this money”. Every hand in the room goes up, to which the teacher says, “I am going to give this money to someone here, but first, let me do this…” She takes the bill and crumples it up in her hands, before asking, “Who still wants it?” The hands stay up. The teacher then drops the bill on the floor, stomps and grinds it into the ground, and picks it back up. “How about now?” she asks again. The hands stay up. “Class, I hope you see the lesson here. It didn’t matter what I did to this money, you still wanted it because its value stayed the same. Even with its creases and dirtiness, it’s still worth $100.” She continues, “It’s the same with us. There will be similar times in your life when you’re dropped, bruised, and muddied. Yet no matter what happens, you never lose your value.” Moral of the story: Life’s hardships are inevitab

“Do you know how hunters of old used to trap monkeys?” A man asked his child. “Rather than chasing them up a tree or shooting arrows from below, they’d put a heavy glass jar with a narrow neck on the floor, which had the monkeys’ favourite food inside. They’d then step back and hide, waiting for the unsuspecting animal to approach. When it did, the monkey would reach inside, clench a fist around the food, and try to pull it out. However, the narrow neck of the jar would stop the poor monkey from getting its hand out! It’d pull and pull, but to no avail. There was simply no way to get its hand out of the jar without releasing the food. Rather than letting go, though, the monkey would persevere, refusing to drop its dinner. The hunters would then approach and catch it to enjoy a meal of their own.” “Don’t be like that monkey,” warned the man, “In life, to fight another day and grow as person, you must know when to quit, when to move on, and when to let go of whatever’s holding you back.”

Jay , a pop icon whom millions of young people adore , has absolute respect and love for his mother Ye Hui Mei, because in his most lonely most helpless, the mother with warm arms supported him .  So Jay has been saying, "As long as my mother happy, I am willing to give up everything for her! "  Jay was born in January 1979, his mother Ye Hui Mei Taipei's Tamkang elementary school art teacher, and his father is a high school physics teacher Tamkang.  Jay was 4 -year-old kindergarten boy back then, the Ye Hui Mei took him to early childhood music classes Tamkang Yamaha piano .   Usually Jay is a lively kid but when he was put in front of the piano, he was mesmerised to the piano, and was actually surprisingly quiet.   He could listen to the teacher once and then play the music piece out on his own.   The teacher told Ye Hui Mei , the child is very talented !  In order to develop Jay’s talent for music, Ye Hui Mei advocates spending the family’s entire savings to buy him a