The Builder's Journal

    I write to reflect, to build in public, and to share what I'm learning as I build companies, mentor founders, and lead initiatives across Africa. This isn't recycled advice — it's real talk from the trenches.

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    My Journal

    From Tech Support to Tech Builder: Why I'm Building CareCoach

    About a year ago, I thought I'd found it—my perfect fit, the healthcare solution I was meant to build. Then reality hit me harder than I expected.

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    Modern Jet Engine Close-Up
    Personal Development

    The Engine Starter: How to Move When Everything Feels Impossible

    You know that feeling, don't you? You open your notebook and your brain just shuts down. Like it's protecting you from overwhelming yourself by choosing to do nothing instead.

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    My Journal

    I Just Had a Heart Attack (But Not the Kind You Think)

    Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; also known as Broken heart syndrome. It hurt. A hard, depressing feeling...Takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

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    Personal Development

    Everyone Else Was Born With Talent, But You Got Screwed

    the most successful people you admire likely created their talent through deliberate practice.

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    Entrepreneurship

    The Fatal Five: Startup Mistakes That Kill African Dreams

    Here are the five mistakes I see killing startups before they even get started.

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    Personal Development

    Why Your Biggest Fear is Actually Your Next Breakthrough

    Every rational part of my brain screams the same message: "This is not your domain. You don't belong here."

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    Sleepless Night Glow
    Personal Development

    Your Success Is Literally Sleeping Away From You

    Did you know that if you go without sleep for around 14 days, you'll literally die?

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    Entrepreneurship

    The One Thing Most African Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Building a Business

    What's the exact problem you're solving in your business, and who's paying you for it?

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    Personal Development

    The 21-Day Habit Myth: Why Real Change Takes Months, Not Weeks

    Maybe you’ve been there too: setting the alarm for 5 AM workouts, promising to meditate daily, or committing to reading for thirty minutes every night, only to find yourself back at square one...

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    Personal Development

    When Your Phone Knows You Better Than You Know Yourself

    You know that feeling when you're scrolling through your phone at 2 AM, and somehow the algorithm serves you exactly the content you didn't know you needed?

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