by Benard Makaa | Dec 31, 2022 | Learning, What I have learned
Motivational books, coaches, motivational speakers, etc., have their place in life, but they can’t change your life. We only take action when it’s the only remaining action we can take. When it’s the only option, we have. We seek advice when we have options, mark...
by Benard Makaa | Mar 29, 2021 | Philosophy, What I have learned
Many times, we spend time focusing on the trivial with people who contribute nothing but their own self-interest. How do we balance protecting time with protecting relationships? How do we conquer guilt and do what is truly most important? I often read and listen to...
by Benard Makaa | Mar 24, 2021 | Stories, What I have learned
I was ushered to his office at 9.00 am. I was following up on some promotion I had applied for and wanted to know the progress. What I thought would take the utmost 10 minutes turned into 60 minutes of communion. These are some of the best spent minutes of my life...
by Benard Makaa | Nov 17, 2020 | What I have learned
I think his favourite hymns were, “It Is Well with My Soul” & “Courage, Brother, Do Not Stumble” and I vividly remember all the parade sessions and when we would sing this and many other hymns. I still have notebooks with some of his...
by Benard Makaa | Jan 1, 2020 | What I have learned
Yesternight I didn’t sleep soundly thanks to some din that was emanating from a neighbour’s house on the 1st floor. And I stay on the 3rd floor. Maybe they were celebrating the New Year or so. I don’t know. What I know is that I have always been bothered by any...
by Benard Makaa | Dec 12, 2019 | Learning, What I have learned
One of the noblest of occupations in the world is teaching. Few activities can be equalled to the joy that one has when passing knowledge and skills to others. I started teaching immediately after completing my high school studies. Before I joined the university to...
