I have always dreamed of visiting Dubai, the city of skyscrapers, luxury, and opportunity. I heard stories of how people from different countries and backgrounds found success and happiness in this cosmopolitan hub, and I found myself wanting to be one of them. That's why, in November of 2016, I decided to take a bold step and travel to Dubai from Kenya, where I was living, in search of a job.
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From Fishing Village to SEO Wiz
I believe in the power of education and self-education. Buckle up, for this journey isn't just about SEO; it's about defying limitations, embracing the unknown, and proving that, with unwavering will, anything is within reach.
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Procrastinate Enough? Let Me Help—Tomorrow
A signature feature of my own lifestyle is Procrastination with a capital P. That is how much influence the word holds in my life. I can now help others.
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The Magic Of Never Giving Up
I didn't plan to write this article. But the young man I am today is a reflection of all my insecurities from when I was growing up. Reflecting on my primary and secondary school days, many people thought I was weird because I was silent and shy. Losing my mum at a young age and coping with my aggressive stepmom was no less than an adventure I never dreamed of.
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Me. Writer. I Don’t Exactly Have a Point I Want to Achieve
I have always wanted to be a writer. To tell my story to the world. This raw feeling to be understood To be validated by others who are willing to read And see the world through my brain Has been haunting me ever since I was young.
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No Room For Veal
I was only six months in, working as an apprentice chef at Rocco’s, a family-run catering outfit based in the suburbs of Greater London; Esher Common to be exact. The Esher site was a multi-story production and storage outpost and the place where most of the culinary magic happened. Mid-July; daytime. The sun was high, and the winds were still over the stony shoreline of Brighton Beach. I smelled the air and listened to the crashing waves in front of me. Peaceful, I thought, took one last drag, and stubbed out my cigarette in the overflowing ashtray. Our staff had gathered at the client’s site, The Lock, a boxy event…
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Who Knew I’d follow My Family of Teachers Into the Profession I Hated!
Some people would say teaching is in my blood and that I am destined for the job. I strongly disagree with this for many reasons. In my family, there are many teachers. My mom is a special education teacher, and so is my grandma. One of my aunts teaches 4th grade and another takes health classes for nursing students.
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From Academia to a Gompa and Back: How Retreats Brought Me Full Circle
Enmeshed in a busy year working at my academic office at my university, I thought about attending a retreat. I wanted some relief from the tiresome routine. As a postgraduate student, I was embroiled in a substantial project of completing a research dissertation. The subject I was working on was philosophy/theology and ecology, and I enjoyed it. This was the year before the arrival of Covid-19, and there was still a bustle around the corridors and offices of the School of Humanities.
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Swimming Out and Changing Careers
Let me set a scene for you. I’m at gorgeous Coogee Beach in Sydney, on the Pacific — just had a really nice swim — and the sun is about to set on my twenties. As I watched the sunset, I thought a lot about what I want my thirties to look like. And it hit me like the waves that struck me during my swim. I thought to myself, “I do not want to be in the office anymore.”
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Silence in the Pub Trade: Do Pub Companies Enable Alcoholism in Their Staff?
Working in a pub encourages drinking. For some, this is a dream. For others, a nightmare.
