Seeking Ignorance

Why do African Generals like to wear heavy medals when they fight…and win so few wars? Why is one good humiliation a great thing for the soul every day? Why is a Business Executive not the same thing as an Executive Executive? I reflect on the lessons that Peter learned when the cock crowed…

Jesus: Hypocrites focus on the speck in others’ eyes rather than on the log of wood blocking their own eyes Proverbs: Iron sharpeneth Iron Psychologists: They key to good long term relationships is empathy Marcus Aurelius and every other philosopher: Ego is the enemy How do we balance all these?

What does it mean to be arrogant? What are the consequences? How do we know if we are confident or just plain old arrogant?

I am prepared to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter. Winston Churchill In this solo reflective episode, I examine metaphorical death as a gateway to living a life that is 100% ours.

Another solo episode that continues to explore the theme of enlightenment and higher consciousness

This episode, the first in a while, is a solo episode. I am trying out a new format for the show. Finally found time with the global shutdown to actually focus on personal creative pursuits. I discuss how the great masters have always used parables and hidden things to enlighten us. Allegory is a story, […]

This episode of the podcast, the first of 2019, is with Professor Remi Sonaiya. This woman is amazing just because she is simple. For instance she insists on being called Remi Sonaiya, without the Professor. That is something that a green white green Nigerian like myself cannot understand or do. How dare you address a […]

Why do Asians have an above average capacity for maths and science? Why do societies go to war? Why do blacks vote Democrat? Why are men more likely to die of preventable diseases than women? Why is Africa synonymous with bad leadership? This episode of the podcast is a discussion with Professor Shakumzi Mfecane, Head […]

As promised, here is Episode 4.1 with the same guest talking about his approach to business. This is a shorter version talking how psychology and addiction made his a better businessman. Enjoy. This podcast is brought to you by the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Did you know that Nigeria's stock market to GDP ratio is 8%. […]

The Japanese have a term – Kintsugi, which literally means to mend with gold. It is an art and a philosophy of repairing what is broken with gold, because it is believed that our flaws make us even better vessels/human beings. My guest on this episode of the podcast is the personification of the broken […]