Beyond Charm: How Being Useful Can Shape Meaningful Connections
My Daughter asks me, “Daddy, how can I attract people to my life? I reply by saying, “My dear, the most important trick I know to attract people is to…
Rediscovering My Voice: A Nudge from a Friend to Resume Blogging
It's November 2023. I have ignored writing on my blog for about 2 years. I get a WhatsApp message from a friend of mine asking me whether he can recommend…
The Handkerchief Heist: When Trust is Shattered in the Workplace
I am in my office writing an email. My brother calls me. “Ben, the sales girl is stealing money. She is caught on CCTV”. I reply, “No way. But she…
The Loyalty Discount: When a Love for Duck Fried Rice Pays Off
It's 2001. I am at the University of Bristol. For dinner, I mostly eat Chinese food. There is a restaurant called Beijing Bistro. I love the food there. My favorite…
Banking Compassion: Witnessing the Power of Generosity at CBG
It's 2 January 2024. I am making a withdrawal at CBG Bank. A lady is crying at the customer service desktop. She is crying because the maintenance charges on her…
Sibling Wisdom: When a Big Brother Schools Dad on Quiet Door Handling
There is a new baby in the house. My Daughter is born. My son is now a responsible big brother. I am having a shower. My son comes banging on…
The Black and White Cinema: Finding Bliss Through a Living Room Window
It's 1989. Televisions are becoming common in Ghana. Our next-door neighbour has one. My brother comes home to tell me they are showing a movie. We quickly run to the…
Unforgettable Moments: Where I Was When President Mills Left Us
It's 2012. I am driving to Accra for a meeting with a client. I am listening to Joy FM. I hear breaking news - John Evans Atta Mills the president…
From Floating to Thriving: A Tale of Discovering and Managing Asthma
I am floating through life. I am not well but I can’t put my finger on it. If you take a particular week, I have only about 3 clear productivity…
Sleep Chronicles: A Parent’s Struggle with Late Nights and Morning Appeals
My daughter seems to enjoy her sleep. But she doesn't want to sleep early at night. She will give all the excuses to stay up late. In the morning, she…