Follow these timeless rules to live a life you will enjoy and be proud of — Learning simple habits to become better is non-negotiable. Who wants to live a life filled with stress, torture and unhappiness? No one. We all want to become a better version of ourselves. Either for our career, family or personal reasons. Is it a difficult ask? Certainly not. We deserve to…

It was the most important lesson for me this year — “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” ― Henry Ford A two-year-old taught me the most important lesson in 2022. It was about learning and mastering a new habit. You wouldn’t believe it. Here’s how it all went: Every night…

Think Possible | You Have Everything You Need To Succeed — Banji is a Health Data Scientist. He has worked with governments, consulting, not-for-profit and international development organisations in Nigeria, Australia and the Pacific regions. Banji works independently and collaborates with experts in data science, health information systems, public health and career development in Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia, and the broader Pacific…

Here’s what you can learn from them — There was a point when we were all getting started as data scientists. We all had those moments when we landed our first real jobs and thought we were ready to face the world and confront all our challenges. I also had these thoughts. And I was wrong. Just like…

Is the FAANG vibe still worth it? — Peter was young and out of school. He had a degree in Computer Science and wanted a blossoming career in tech. Like many other young job seekers who had just left school, Peter wanted to join one of the most prestigious tech firms at work. It’s FAANG or nothing. That…

Where do you go in search of your dream job? — I met a job seeker who had just completed his University degree. He had a great GPA and sounded intelligent. He looked confident and seemed to know his stuff. After a few conversations, I noticed he was still looking for work. I felt terrible. I could tell he was skilled…

This career account can be your career lifeline — A few years ago, I was an international student in Australia. I had to work casually to support my living expenses. Living expenses were on the high side. I had two options. I either receive support from home or work casual jobs to cater for myself. …

What you need to know about bad career advice — I recently overheard a conversation between a friend who was speaking to another friend. We will call my friend John. John was relocating to a new country to start a new life. It was an opportunity he had waited on for a few years. …

If something isn’t working, admit it and look ahead — I recently chatted with a young professional who eventually landed a role in his dream company. He had been courting this company for a while, so it was a big deal for him. He was pretty excited about the new role and couldn’t want to get started to meet his…