Amachukwu Innocent's Blog

It is in the Little Things. Often when we imagine or romanticize about the future, we think of big happenstances. A big break, a massive financial windfall, a mouthwatering surprise package and a big slice of luck. However, big things often come in the small details or little changes that serve as the conduit for the bigger things. Whether it is getting a well-paying job, travelling abroad, sealing a business deal, or even making lifestyle changes, it is all in the little and often, insignificant things. Things like saying yes and no, believing in your inner voice, meditating longer, talking less, and doing more, educating your mind and as simple as a word of prayer when troubled. This may translate as sending that email, walking away from toxicity, changing your inner circle, searching Google before asking some general questions and taking a stand against procrastination. This reminds of the conversation I had with a dear friend yesterday. He is at the verge of completing his PhD in A...

Guard your Shine. Shining is an intrinsic attribute, yet knowing when and how to keep shining is an art. It is a fine art that requires precision, timeliness, and wit. It is a titration of calculated moves, emotional intelligence and the esoteric. This explains why some people shine and their lights are put out, and why some shine in a wrong crowd and remain inconspicuous. There are ways to guard your shine. 1. Know your shine. Everyone desires to shine yet not everyone shines. To shine is to have the Midas touch. It is the swagger that characterizes our ingenuity and the panache that defines our modus operandi. Knowing your shine is the awareness of innate gifting we possess that sets us apart from the crowd. 2. Know when to shine. Shining at the wrong time can be a great undoing. Whether it is outshining your bosses in a meeting or lacking the confidence to shine in an interview or a team presentation. The ‘when to shine’ is as important as the ‘how to shine’. Shining therefore requi...