Seye Oke's Blog, page 10

Sustaining Creativity

Image by Colin Behrens from PixabayIdeas are like a puff of smoke, up in the air then disappearing in an instant. It’s amazing to think that something so small as an acorn can grow into something so great as an oak tree that transcends time. Look around your home today; you can count almost a dozen everyday labels that once began as an idea. Think of it: companies like Twinning, Careem, Houzz, Apple, Disney and Coca Cola all started with a thought. However, the transformation of that simple t...

Life goes beyond the here and now

While reading through some news headlines recently, I was struck by how the selfishness of some can adversely affect others. Such thoughtless actions are often fueled by the the mindset that all we have is here and now. This made me remember the article that I had written a while ago - simple yet profound truth about focusing on the life  beyond the here and now.  Cozy? We're not home yet.8th January 2013 “Friends, this world is not your home, so don’t make yourselves cozy in it. Do...

Socially Virtually Ethically Correct

As someone who works in technology, I have seen how technological advancement has helped reshaped our society. We have modern medicine today that has saved the lives of a lot of people. Infant mortality rates have significantly declined due to better hospital facilities available to pregnant women. We have aids to enhance our lifestyle and have given opportunities to people who may otherwise have been left in the dark. An example is the use of subtitles in movies, that help people with sight...

A guide, the proviso, and a guaranteed outcome

Let’s play a game, shall we? It is a simple “what if” question and answer game. Let’s assume your best friend advised you to play the National Lottery. What are the chances of you winning big? If you knew your chances were one in a million, would you still play the lottery? Maybe, maybe not. Either way, the odds are against you winning. What if your best friend said she was in possession of the winning numbers? Would you play the lottery? Maybe, maybe not. Perhaps your decision would depend o...

A little of this, a little of that

We all know that in this life, it can't all be fun and it can't all be serious. We all need a little of this and a little of that to live life to the fullest. Finding the right balance is the key, and finding it is learned with experience. The great news is that this lesson doesn't have to come entirely from your experience—you can and should listen to and learn from those who have gone before you. Older people have at least one thing going for them: experience. They have an aura th...

This is Living

Someone once told me that still waters run deep. I guess back then I was just fascinated by the phrase and paid little attention to what it really meant. All through school, I perfected the art of skimming over things. Like a burst of water running over a rock, I read through pages of materials with incredible speed and basically got the general overview. My reading style worked well for me—at least for a while. I prided myself on being able to get through vast amounts of reading materials in...

What lies beyond the tunnel

I have a frame on my bedroom wall to remind me of what lies beyond the tunnel — Peace. Dark and lonely times in life can be quite scary. The uncertainty that comes with not knowing what the next day might bring can leave you drained. Failure, dark places, and shattered dreams are things most people are familiar with and have had to deal with in this life. However, despite whatever may not be going right, hope remains, and the end for a godly man is peace.   Words...

Start saving early

My daughter absolutely loves her piggy bank. It’s a fluffy ladybug that makes a sound every time a coin is dropped in it. You should see the way her face lights up when she hears that noise; it’s a smile that says, “Yes, it’s mine!” Most of us can relate to that early part of our lives when we had a piggy bank. It could have been a small wooden box that your father made for you, or a ceramic one your mom bought from the shop around the corner. Or maybe you were one of those ingenious kids who...

Designed Outcomes

I absolutely love an old time phenomenon commonly known as miracles. I say old time because many people no longer believe that miracles still happen today, but I happen to be one of the ones who still believe. I am amazed at the concept of the impossible made possible. It's like finding water in a dry land, it’s just satisfying. I love to work hard, but I relish the moments when my human efforts stops and the divine takes control.  Simply, unbelievably blissful.  When God does his w...

This tricky thing called self-awareness

I spent some time this morning listening to an entrepreneur and investor popularly known as Gary Vee. He was speaking as the Keynote at ICON in 2016, really good video to watch for Marketers and Business owners. He talked about couple of really interesting points but the one I most agreed on is this tricky subject of self-awareness. It’s one skill I try to sharpen with each passing day and one I am trying to teach my kids. Nothing frees you more, energizes you more and blesses you more than k...