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Before You Set New Goals, Sit With the Old You

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There’s a rush that comes with the approach of a new year — new goals, new plans, new declarations. It’s tempting to sprint into 2026 eager to become a better version of yourself. But before you do, there’s a quieter, braver act that matters more than momentum: sitting with the version of you that survived 2025. Not to criticize or judge them. Not to ridicule or rewrite their story. But to pay attention. Because real growth doesn’t begin with running away from who you were — it begins with understanding them. Reflection Without Guilt We’ve been taught to look back only to criticize. We have been told that we need to  replay our mistakes and ask, “Why didn’t I do better?” But reflection isn’t punishment. It’s clarity.  You are not weak for what didn’t work. You were learning — sometimes slowly, sometimes painfully — but learning no matter how you look at it. So take a breath. You're not on trial for anything. This just an honest conversation with yourself. ...
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AS WE BID 2025 GOODBYE

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Like it or not, we are planning on leaving 2025 behind. It's days are gradually coming to and end. Somewhere between these next busy days and unfinished goals, we’ve all started thinking about what comes next—plans, resolutions, and the things we swore we’d do before the year ends. But before 2026 knocks, let’s hold on for a while . Let’s reflect, reset, and take a few intentional approaches towards seeing how we can end the year motivated and ready. Join me as we journey through the rest  of 2025 and gently prepare ourselves for a better, more successful 2026.
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Why You’re Fired Up at First… Then Lose Motivation (And How to Fix It)

Do you remember that rush that comes with starting something new? The excitement. The big plans. The clear picture of success in your head—even before you take the first real step. At the beginning, everything feels possible. Then somehow—almost suddenly—that feeling disappears. You start dragging yourself. Consistency slips. Excuses show up uninvited. And people say, “You’re just not disciplined.” Or worse, “You’re lazy.” But let’s be honest—that’s not always the truth. Sometimes, your brain is just doing what it was designed to do: protect you. --- THE REAL PROBLEM: YOUR BRAIN PREFERS COMFORT, NOT CHANGE Here’s something most people don’t talk about. Your brain loves comfort far more than it loves growth. When you begin something new—a business, a habit, a fitness plan—your brain rewards you with dopamine. That’s the “feel-good” chemical. It fuels excitement, optimism, and momentum. But dopamine doesn’t last forever. The moment the work stops being shiny and starts becoming repetitiv...
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Dangote Vs Farouk (Jungle's Take)

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                   The fight ongoing between these two is a big question mark. Is Dangote really looking out for the welfare of the Nigerians, or is there something deeper about it? Is Farouk really living beyond his means for a "Public servant"? It will be difficult for us to tell who is wrong and who is right in this fight because I don't think we have all the facts just yet.  For starters, we know that Nigeria had allegedly spent about 20 bilion dollars to revive it's refineries which ended up as an absolute failure. This resulted in us continuing our import of refined products and petro-chemicals. For a country that is blessed with crude oil, I think we are cursed if we live in such manner. Do recall that before 29th May 2023, fuel subsidy had been removed and Nigerians' access to cheaper fuel had been terminated. This drastically blew fuel prices to the roof thereby causing a terrible inflation. Dangote came with hi...
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