I think solving FX across borders using crypto (which some companies are already doing) is going to become a very mainstream thing in the next couple of years.
Much easier than everyone having to settle through a USD or GBP bank account in NYC or London.
The key to patience isn’t willpower… it’s figuring out the next best thing to do while you wait.
If you stay busy doing anything besides the one thing you’re ‘letting happen’, you become patient by default.
"Avoiding mistakes is an underrated way to improve. It's easier to fend off a bad day than achieve a perfect day. Rather than do your best, avoid your worst."
In all this, Banky W's competence is simply assumed.
Only because he is a celebrity. As if being a celebrity instantly translates into being a solid public servant.
As if Desmond Elliot doesn't exist.
I went to the Nigerian house to renew my passport, I was going to jump the queue because I have a contact. I remembered my principal @PeterObi
What will he do if he was in this queue, I stayed in the queue until it was my turn.
Leadership is influence!
At NIBSS (Nigerian Interbank Settlement System) stakeholder conference atm and their CEO just said that according to the internal data, we are only scratching 4% of digital payments potential in Nigeria.
The greatest weapon our politicians have and the citizens lack is ability to work with those you do not agree with to achieve mutual interest.
Some have been fighting each other here over leaders since 2014 while these leaders have aligned to achieve a common goal!
Get sense!
I find that what a lot of people struggle with is starting things. Going from nothing to something...especially when there are *so* many potential steps to take [all at the same time] can be overwhelming.
I now see why “just start” might not be particularly useful advice.