Don’t wait till your old age before you start learning how to balance life. Every aspect of life counts. The greatest achievers are those who find themselves at the top of the pyramid of Abraham Maslow’s Motivational Theory. Self actualisation speaks to a purpose-driven life, it speaks to the pursuit of meaning, creativity, personal growth and inner joy. You may find some of these in your day job today but definitely not all.
Strategic thinking is the ability to analyse complex situations, anticipate future challenges and opportunities, plan proactively to surmount any identified challenge and harness the opportunities therein.
In summary, success today does not guarantee success tomorrow. You have to be intentional. Accountants count net worth in figures. Sometimes they add goodwill. If you want to count your net worth, don't forget to balance your scorecard. Money does not answer everything.
If you achieved your goals in 2025, be grateful. If you had unmet expectations, be grateful. If you rode through the storms like me in what looks like a difficult year, still be grateful. My charge to you in 2026 - live life from the positive side. Be grateful.
There is beauty in personal branding but don’t oversell yourself. Be versed in what you profess. You may outwit others and get away with it but when you outwit yourself, you become your own victim. Overrating your capability limits your capacity for growth.
Memory is in two parts. There are good memories and there are bad memories but all memories relate to the past. Good memories can inspire you but you can also be restricted by your past if you operate predominantly from your memories, even if they are good memories, let alone bad memories.
It's November 28. I was born on this day. I am thankful to the Giver of life. ©️ Akin Oluwadare Jnr 28 November 2025
Be it professional, social, marital, familial, many relationships enter auto cruise mode because the parties only hear themselves but don't truly listen to what is being said. Many times, what is not being said is louder than what is being said but we apply the wrong medication to the right ailment when we think we know the answer but did not listen to understand the question.
Be it your health, career, marriage, or your social circles, some difficult questions are meant to be answered honestly, even if only to yourself and in your closet at the moment of truth.
Akin is an inspirational writer and author. He has published three books. He is a teacher and trainer. Through his daily teachings, he has helped a lot of people discover their potential.
