Dicey December

Gas (petrol) is $2.99 a gallon today. The lowest it has been in 7 years!! Was once over $5/gallon in some areas. This is a big deal because prices go up during the holidays.

Gun violence touches a nerve. The Newtown, CT shooting hurt me more than 911 did.

Thankful for post-election peace in Gh & US.

It is official. I'll no longer do the "Happy Holidays" thing. I'm sticking to Merry Christmas!!

The world can learn a lot about TOLERANCE from Ghanaians. Christians & Moslems co-existing.

Whilst the Mayans were having a normal 12/21, "people" in The West were predicting doom once again.

Well Done!

Thanks to my people at home in Gh.
Love you all very much!!
I did not expect less but a few concerns about post-election peace got my attention.

So... the trend continues; When Democrats win presidential elections in the US, NDC wins in GH.

Living Strong

Can I trust myself? The answer to that is yes. All day everyday.
People inspire me. Things I see daily, inspire me to do better.
However the path I take after being inspired is one I choose.

Just like many before him, Lance Armstrong's career success inspired many. He also survived cancer, came back to the sport and won some more. He started Livestrong (the yellow wrist band that started all other colorful wristbands). His foundation boosted cancer support. (Yay!!)
He wrote a couple of books that inspired many.

After all that, he gets charged for using performance enhancement drugs and today he is labeled a cheat, a fraud and a disgrace by some.
I have no doubt there are lots of others out there that still call him their hero.

People come and go.
I'm stuck with me.
Glad I trust me.

The Art of War

Image Nations has reviewed a book that was useful to me when I first entered the corporate world. It was (and still is) a dog-eat-dog world I wasn't ready for but quickly got in the mix for the high worldly returns, and the thrill of clawing a top spot.
I learnt a lot from Sun Tzu's The Art of War that helped me deal with the harsh and highly competitive work environment. I have no doubt that anyone that reads it will pickup at least one tip to a better life.
Patience in battle - any type of battle, is what The Art of War helped me develop that I still use.

Take a look at Nana's outstanding review of this book.

One Born Everyday

A financial institution's ad on the radio today:

"Borrow enough money to get out of debt."

I couldn't help but laugh.
They are selling their product quite well by saying what people in debt want to hear.

Enjoy your weekend and stay debt-free :-)

Selection Time

Be sure to confirm now that you will be able to vote when the day comes.
Check now to avoid any surprises.

Double-O-Seven

Mr Bond has become a little more violent with time.
I get the feeling we will no longer be seeing the James Bond of old.
The suave 007. Classy, Charismatic Mr Bond
The romantic Bond that gets women in trouble and then rescues them from the bad guy in the end.

Roger Moore is still my favorite and I miss Pierce Brosnan.

Good thing I have Shirley Frimpong Manso's movies to look forward to.