THE PYRAMID EFFECT

I attended a training session recently and we were reviewing the hierarchy of an organization and it dawned on me that the unemployment situation will continue to worsen. Using the pyramid as a means of demonstration, as you go up the ladder, opportunity and rate of upward movement reduces, number of position available also diminishes as you move up. Imagine a situation where 100 people were recruited on the same and only one can rise to become the Managing Director (which is the highest point for an employee) at any particular point in time. The question then is “what happened to the remaining 99?” This is outside those that are unemployed.

Parents and Guardian: Guilty as Charged!

I recently watch a film title “The 3 Idiots” that showcases the pressure that parents placed on their children to do things or act in a certain way, relive their lost dreams, or study what the parents believe will bring pride to the family without a thought for the ability, affiliations or aspirations of their children.

YOU HAVE MADE MISTAKES, SO WHAT?

I woke up this morning around 1.30 am and decided to reflect on my past and discovered I had a lot to the thankful for. Quite a lot has happened over the past 5 years, made so many mistakes, took things for granted, got too comfortable in my comfort zone, etc. but I believe we all need to learn from our mistakes or at the least learn from the mistakes of others.

Life was smooth flowing for me from the beginning and had it good all the way, with no hiccups. Primary to Secondary, to University to the banking industry and never had delays. I got retained where I did 1 year mandatory service (NYSC) at age 23 and rose to the position of a Senior Manager before reality dawned on me and was forced out of my comfort zone.