Benita’s Corner (Episode 2): Rachel’s transformation

Holla peeps! I hope you didn’t miss me too much. Without further ado, I’ll just get back to the gist I was narrating the last time we met. Yes, Rachel… <Read Episode one>   How did this reunion even happen? I went to an eatery for lunch with some guys from the office and while […]

6 types of people to have around at retirement

Your experience through retirement will largely depend on the people you surround yourself with. To have a happy and exciting retirement, consider having these types of people in your circle.   The Adventurous This is the friend that is up for anything and is a great companion for road trips or getaways. With them, you […]

Too big a bite

As Jotham lay on the road, panting, his heart thumping hard and his lungs fighting for air, he sincerely thought he wouldn’t live to tell his story.   After a couple of minutes in that state, he noticed a small crowd began to gather and people murmuring, “Is he dead?” “Looks like he fainted,” “Abi […]

6 ways to reignite your passion for your work

After working for 15 years, Kemi started to feel a bit ‘bleh’ about her job. The passion, drive, and zeal for work that she had in her earlier years had diminished and she needed a jump start. Here are the tips a career coach gave her.   1. Engage your brain Boredom often causes disinterest […]

Young adults and retirement

We follow two cousins both in their 20s, Jude, a businessman, and Mary, as they embark on a visit to their 65-year-old Uncle Frank. Here is how the story goes:   Jude   Jude loves living the life. Whenever he hears the word, “Retirement,” he scoffs because it seems so far that it hardly feels […]