James Ezenachi

  In this post, I would like to talk about having a clear mind, because when you have a clear mind, you get to think clearly, you get to think deeper and you get to form a good thought of what you're thinking about. This is related to the example of what I'm going through, like putting out posts on my blog. This is something I desire to do often but I fail to do it a lot of times because I don't seem to have a clear mind many times. This could be because sometimes I get distracted by one thing or the other that I'm working on and the like.  So it gets to a point where I don't have the motivation to sit down and write. I don't get the right push that is important for me to decide to write something. Even if I sit down sometimes, and I'm thinking of writing, the ideas will not just flow and I had to come to a realize what was causing it was Distractions and stress! These said distractions come in the form of news, and social media updates, while the stress com...

  The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise written by Sun Tzu, a military strategist, around the 5th century BC.  It is considered one of the most influential texts on military strategy and has been applied to various fields beyond warfare, including business, politics, and personal development.  In the book, Sun Tzu emphasized the importance of careful planning, efficient execution, and understanding the nature of conflict.  The book covers topics such as assessing the enemy and oneself, strategic positioning, tactical maneuvers, and the effective use of resources.  It further emphasized the importance of adaptability, deception, and psychological warfare when you want to gain an advantage over opponents. Here are some of the important points from the book. 1. Strategy and Planning: Sun Tzu emphasizes the significance of strategy and planning before engaging in any conflict.  He stresses the importance of understanding the terrain, assessing ...

"The One Minute Manager" is a popular management book written by Kenneth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson.  It revolves around the concept of effective and efficient management using a simple and time-efficient approach.  I didn't know what to think when I first picked up the book, because it was small and the title was witty. But, then again like I always do, I followed the old adage that says " don't judge a book by its cover" so I delved in to read. Here are some of the key takeaways from the book: 1. Set Clear Goals: The authors emphasized the importance of making sure to set specific, clear and measurable goals for yourself and your team.  By defining specific goals, and communicating them clearly as a manager, you get to provide your team with a clear direction and a sense of purpose. 2. Practice One Minute Praising: Catch people doing things right and provide immediate, specific praise. Recognize and acknowledge their efforts to reinforce positive behavi...

  This is a book that explores the concept of purpose and its significance in personal and organizational success.  In the book, Sinek suggests that great leaders and organizations focus on the "why" behind their actions rather than the "what" or "how."  Here are the important points I got from the book: 1. The Golden Circle: Sinek introduces the Golden Circle, a model that consists of three concentric circles: why, how, and what. The why represents the purpose, cause, or belief that drives an individual or organization. The how and what represents the processes and products.  He argues that starting with the why and communicating it effectively is crucial for inspiring and motivating others. 2. The Law of Diffusion of Innovation: For this, he explains how ideas or products spread in society.  Innovators and early adopters are driven by the why, while the majority follow when they see the tangible benefits (the what).  It is crucial to identify the early a...

  Have you ever felt stagnated and worried about implementing your Ideas? Adopting the strategies below will solve your problem. Yes, feeling stagnated is a thing, and many people feel that daily. It's not that you feel it is the problem but do you know how to get out of it?  You know, having an idea is most times not the problem but rather implementing those said ideas are the issues that the majority of people face. So, if you are feeling stuck in a rut and struggling to implement your ideas? It's time to break out of your stagnancy and make things happen.  Here are some tips to help you get started. Set clear goals: The first step to implementing your ideas is to set clear goals. Try to Identify your big goal and then go ahead and break it down into smaller, achievable ones. Big goals can be discouraging sometimes because we seem not to know how to go about them and even when we start it's like we are not getting anywhere. However, when you break down your goals into s...

Gratitude in this case is a way in which you show appreciation for something that you have or have access to. It’s giving ∼ that if you appreciate something it tends to increase, just like the saying goes ‘what you focus on expands.’ Gratitude can open up big doors for you that you would ordinarily not have access to. It works like magic and even those who enjoy its largesse may never be able to explain its powers fully. However, what I have seen and can say about it is that; When you show genuine appreciation for something, it puts you in a mood which in turn necessitates the happy emotion. Happy emotion is a very powerful vibe that is magnetic. When you meet a person with a happy vibe you can’t help but get a spice up on your mood as well. So, as I was trying to explain… When you show gratitude and start to exude the powerful emotion of happiness, it becomes easy for people to want to associate with you and thus partake in the vibes. This will ultimately lead to you getting support f...

Many great ideas have come to life because the people that thought of them were ignorant of the beliefs of others. I recorded a podcast one time talking about this, but I will like to share it here. Contrary to what we have been groomed to believe that ignorant is a very bad thing and even many scholars put it this way “If you say education is expensive try ignorance.” I get it, and this is not to shit on all those ideologies but rather to expand on the possibilities embedded therein in ignorance. Yes, many people might have had great losses because they were ignorant and didn’t have enough knowledge about something. But then… Some people have also made great inventions and achieved exceptional results even without knowing about something in the first place. And just to give you a common example that should ring a bell. How many times have you heard people especially someone successful during interviews say something in the light of “I didn’t know what I was doing back then” or “We wer...