African Hustle

10/05/2024

Are you struggling with your thinking process?

Here are some effective thinking strategies that you can use to enhance your understanding and problem-solving skills!

09/05/2024

Hope plays an important role in our overall well-being. It motivates us to keep going even when we face obstacles. Hopeful people tend to view challenges as opportunities rather than threats, which helps them to cope with setbacks in a less stressful and draining way.

08/05/2024

Hope is not a plan!

If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!

07/05/2024

Reading sharpens the mind. What are you reading this month?

Look at some curated lessons from Dale Carnergie's 'How To Win Friends and Influence People.'

These lessons focus on the psychological principles of social interaction and are designed to help you become more persuasive, influential, and effective in your personal and professional relationships.

06/05/2024

Invest in yourself!

05/05/2024

"What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality" - Plutarch

04/05/2024

Keep pushing forward: every setback is a setup for a comeback. Courage isn't about never falling; it's about rising every time we do.

03/05/2024

The decision to pivot or persevere is not a one-time check but an essential and ongoing part of running a startup. It requires founders to be flexible, data-driven, and strategic.

The ultimate goal is to find the best path to creating a sustainable business that delivers value to its customers and thrives in its market. This emphasizes the iterative and lean approach to startup development, which prioritizes learning and agility over rigid adherence to an initial idea.

02/05/2024

Every difficult decision is unique and must be made based on a deep understanding of the specific circumstances of your company, industry, and market dynamics.

Sometimes you must make decisions with incomplete information and bear the responsibility for those decisions, accepting the risks and managing the outcomes.

01/05/2024

Believe in your dreams and opportunities will arise. Doubt brings obstacles.

30/04/2024

To fully implement a mastermind group, follow these steps:

1. Define the purpose and goals.
2. Select the right members.
3. Set clear rules and structure.
4. Organize regular meetings.
5. Define roles within the group.
6. Establish an agenda.
7. Commit to confidentiality.
8. Encourage accountability.
9. Focus on mutual benefit.
10. Evaluate and adapt.
11. Foster a supportive environment.

29/04/2024

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR FRIENDS?

Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, who were friends and fellow graduates of Stanford University, founded HP.

Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak met through a mutual friend in 1970. Six years later, they started Apple.

Childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft

Larry Page and Sergey Brin met at Stanford University and co-founded Google

Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, who were roommates and former schoolmates co-founded Airbnb

Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams, colleagues at Odeo (a podcasting company), conceptualized and launched Twitter.

Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown were friends at Stanford University when they created Snapchat

Ly co-founded LinkedIn with Reid Hoffman, a Stanford schoolmate, and several other co-founders

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield turned a $5 correspondence course on ice cream making into a globally recognized ice cream brand.

CONSIDER FORMING A MASTERMIND GROUP TODAY!

28/04/2024

A mastermind group is a community of like-minded individuals who share their collective intelligence, creativity, and support. Members of this group collaborate to solve problems, share knowledge and resources, and hold each other accountable.

Being part of a mastermind group gives one access to diverse ideas, skills, and experiences that can enhance personal and business growth.

The networking potential of such a group can open doors to new opportunities and partnerships, making it an invaluable asset for any entrepreneur.

27/04/2024

If you could have a one-on-one with any African change-maker, whom would you choose, and what burning question would you ask? Share your pick below!

27/04/2024

Did you know that it's possible to feel afraid of becoming successful?

Sometimes we self-sabotage, talk ourselves out of opportunities or withdraw at the brink of victory because we're afraid of the potential changes, responsibilities and lifestyle that come with success. This fear of success can limit our potential and hold us back.

What are you afraid of?

It's essential to recognize your fears and learn how to overcome them.

26/04/2024

Negative influences such as fear, doubt, negativity, and procrastination can hold you back from achieving success and happiness. We often get caught up in superficial and short-term pleasures that lack real meaning in life, causing us to neglect the importance of creating a long-term purpose.

If you're tired of merely drifting through life, here are some steps you can take to achieve your goals:

- Identify and address any negative influences and internal obstacles that may hold you back.
- Cultivate persistence to keep going, even when things get tough.
- Understand your purpose and what drives you.
- Learn to master your fears and overcome them.
- Know your subconscious mind and how it can work for you.
- Have faith in yourself and your abilities.
- Avoid the trap of procrastination and take action towards your goals.

25/04/2024

Share which unexpected business could turn you into a millionaire in your country. Don't forget to mention where you are from and let's uncover hidden treasures worldwide!

Empowering African entrepreneurs, fueling innovation, and celebrating the spirit of ambition.

25/04/2024

It is often the case that if you fail to add value to someone's life, you become a burden on their journey.

So, it's important to ask yourself - how are you making a difference for your friends, customers, employees, and community? Are you creating any value for them?

Make it a habit to consistently improve yourself. Never stop learning and evolving. Remember that ideas, products, and even founders can be replaced. This reality should motivate you to stay ahead of the curve, constantly innovating and improving yourself.

While you may be replaceable in the grand scheme of things, strive to make your contributions unique and vital. Offer something so valuable that your business becomes a critical part of your customers' lives.

And when doubts creep in, as they often do, remind yourself of the tangible value you bring to the table.

24/04/2024

How do you think success is achieved?

If it were easy, everyone would be successful. However, success is not easy, and you will undoubtedly encounter obstacles, failures, setbacks, and delays.

Don't lose heart, though. Just because a dream is delayed doesn't mean it's been denied.

23/04/2024

The only limits that truly exist are the ones we place on ourselves. Unlock your potential with these 10 rules for a bolder, brighter future!

22/04/2024

We are the ones who can make things happen, and now is the perfect time. If we don't act, then who will? So let's do it with all our hearts because there's no point in bothering if we're not going to give it our all.

21/04/2024

Business Lessons from the Poem 'IF' by Rudyard Kipling

Resilience in the Face of Failure:
"If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster / And treat those two impostors just the same;"
Maintain composure and resilience, regardless of success or failure. This attitude helps you to stay grounded and focused.

Risk Management:
"If you can make one heap of all your winnings / And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,"
Be willing to take calculated risks and be prepared to start over if things go wrong.

Maintaining Composure:
"If you can keep your head when all about you / Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;"
Cultivate emotional intelligence and remain calm under pressure. Entrepreneurship often requires making tough decisions while keeping a cool head amidst chaos.

Patience and Timing:
"If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,"
Patience is a critical aspect of business. Whether it's waiting for the right opportunity, for a return on investment, or for the results of a new strategy, patience can often mean the difference between success and failure.

Dealing with Criticism and Lies:
"If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken / Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,"
Possess integrity and steadiness when facing dishonesty or manipulation. In business, dealing effectively with false accusations or unethical behaviour from competitors or within the organization is crucial.

Endurance and Commitment:
"If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew / To serve your turn long after they are gone,"
A strong work ethic and determination are essential for achieving long-term goals in business.

Humility and Modesty:
"Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,"
Remain humble regardless of your achievements. This ensures better interactions and partnerships.

Vision and Goal Setting:
"If you can fill the unforgiving minute / With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,"
Maximize productivity and effectively use your time.

20/04/2024

Do you ever feel like you don't have a purpose in life or that you may never find it?

Well, for most of us, purpose is something that we have to create ourselves. It's not something that comes to us supernaturally. In fact, there can be multiple sources of purpose in our lives, such as our work, family, or community. By recognizing these various sources of purpose, we can relieve the pressure of finding just one thing that gives our lives meaning. It's important to note that purpose is not a constant in life; it can change over time, just like we do. We find meaning in different places, and the sources of that meaning can and do change over time.

What are your thoughts? Do you find purpose or do you choose it?

19/04/2024

Question, analyze and form your own perspectives. It's not just about reading; it's about understanding what you have read and thinking critically.

18/04/2024

Action is the foundational key to all success. Pablo Picasso

17/04/2024

Creativity is all about trying new things, knowing that not every idea will hit the mark. It means taking chances and accepting that mistakes are part of the process.

We are all born creative, original, and authentic, but unfortunately, we tend to lose these traits as we allow fear and self-doubt to cloud our imagination and drive.

Stay open to fresh perspectives and ideas. Challenge the status quo and venture into unexplored territories, even if it means stumbling along the way.

Your first attempt, whether it's launching a product, pitching an idea, or offering a service, might not be perfect. But with each step forward, you'll grow and improve. So, don't let fear hold you back. So do not be afraid to start, fail or be wrong. You can only get better.

16/04/2024

These laws are outlined in Robert Greene's book "The 48 Laws of Power," which explores various tactics and strategies for gaining and maintaining power in different situations.

Which book are you reading?

15/04/2024

Believe you can and you're halfway there.

14/04/2024

“Without change something sleeps inside us, and seldom awakens. The sleeper must awaken.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune