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From pinpointing potential customers to sealing the deal, get ready for actionable tips and real-world examples that promise to make you your first $1 online. Tap into this power-packed episode where I reveal my 11 principles essential for mastering the art of sales.

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Saying no is a representation of focus. Yes, creates obligations. When we say yes to things, we do not know exactly what it is we are committing to. 

So how do we say no?

Join me this week to explore the importance of focus, Steve Jobs' approach to this and a framework to get more focus in your life.

Do you know the two places in the world where you have to pay landlords 12 months rent upfront? Dubai and Lagos. Tola and his team at Spleet Africa are solving this.

Spleet is a property management startup in Lagos with aims to go global. In this conversation, Tola takes us through his entrepreneurial journey, including some of the issues with the current real estate landscape in Nigeria and what Spleet plans on doing to fix it. 

Tola and Spleet are currently raising an extended seed round and are looking for Angel Investors to write checks of $25k and up. Contact him at: [email protected].

We look at the art of deciding what to work on. Drawing insights from Paul Graham's "How to Do Great Work" essay, we take practical guidance on prioritising projects based on passion, skills, and long-term goals.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or artist, here's your strategic framework to make informed decisions and set yourself on the path to success.

Some times in life, quantity beats quality. Especially with creative work.

Journey through the lives of creative legends like Basquiat, Tupac, Edison, and Einstein in this episode with the idea that a year of wonders can be achieved through prolific productivity.

Learn from the patterns of these iconic figures and uncover practical tips for unlocking your creative genius.

I speak with Isaac Aboah, Founder and CEO of Melo, a tech startup based in Ghana solving the issue of a lack of data for consumer goods companies to make key business decisions like what products to stock.

Isaac and his team have been building the future of commerce and finance in Africa. In the episode, we speak about Isaac’s early experiments with entrepreneurship and technology, the importance of digitising the African continent and the power of A.I in mapping consumer behaviour.

Isaac and the team at Melo are now fundraising. If you are interested in investing, check out their pre-seed deck here.

We explore the science of fear and uncover a practical strategy from Tim Ferris to help overcome it. Understand the biology of fear, learn a comprehensive framework for embracing the unknown and unlock the limitless possibilities for a fearless life.

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Explore the delicate dance between luck and skill in this thought-provoking podcast episode, where I provide a voice-over of my essay, "Are we successful due to skill or chance?"

Drawing inspiration from Maria Konnikova's book, "The Biggest Bluff: How I Learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself and Win," we embark on a journey into the world of poker and unravel the intricate relationship between luck, skill, and success.

Dive deep into the exploration of:

I've distilled the essence of Konnikova's teachings and merged them with my unique perspectives to craft a guide on how to tilt the odds in your favour and invite more luck into your life. For those seeking a blend of wisdom and practical advice, this episode promises insights that go beyond the poker table.

Read the full essay at kitenge.me and join the conversation on luck, skill, and success.

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