Underrated life advice: Do uncomfortable things early. The conversation gets harder. The debt gets bigger. The mistake gets harder to fix. Deal with things while they're still small. Slay the dragon in its lair before it comes to your village.
it is an unwritten rule of life that after every prolonged period of hardship and uncertainty, there is going to be a period when you are going to achieve quantum leaps across multiple areas of your life. the only requirement is that you do not give up on yourself.
Jobs are stressful. So is unemployment. Raising kids is stressful. So is not having a chance to. Owning a home is stressful. So is depending on a landlord. Being single is stressful. So is maintaining a relationship. Life is a series of tradeoffs. Don’t romanticize the unknown.
Take things one day at a time. You don’t need to work out your whole future while you are trying to get through today. Things will work out, life will get better and you will be happy again.
Once the owner of the bar knows you to an extent that you can drink even when you're broke......with the assurance that you will pay the day you have money, it's time to hang the boots.
GENTLEMEN: This inspiring story is for us. In front of you is Dennis Wawira, famously known as the Maize Guy on TikTok. By profession, he is what Onyango Tate would call a monocotyledon cremator, better known to many as mchoma mahindi. Like many young people out there, Dennis is a victim of a system that often fails the youth.
After losing both his parents, he was left under the care of his grandmother. Due to financial constraints and the corruption at NG-CDF offices that sometimes denies deserving students educational opportunities, Dennis was unable to continue with his studies.
His grandmother walked from one government office to another, doing everything possible to ensure Dennis and his siblings were not denied their right to education, but all her efforts seemed to bear no fruit.
Seeing his grandmother struggle, Dennis made a decision that many young men are forced to make far too early,, he chose responsibility over comfort. He stepped up to help his grandmother raise and support his siblings. Dennis used what was available.
He took an old jiko, a wire mesh, and that was the humble beginning of his maize roasting business. Every single day, he showed up with hope, determination & an unshakable work ethic. He never complained when business was slow.
Rain, cold weather, and difficult days never distracted him from his mission. Life often places heavy responsibilities on men early, and success rarely comes without sacrifice, struggle, and persistence. Dennis understood this.
He mastered his craft, shared his journey online, and eventually became an internet sensation. Customers started flocking to his kibanda for his delicious mahindi choma. From selling just 30 cobs a day, Dennis now sells between 700 and 1,000 cobs daily.
He showed up consistently, without excuses. Today, through hard work and discipline, Dennis is celebrating a major milestone,, he has managed to take all his siblings back to school, and he is now finishing the construction of a very beautiful, modern two-bedroom master ensuite house for the grandmother who never gave up on them.
In the video attached in the comment section, you can see the eyes of an old woman filled with pride, joy, and gratitude,, a grandmother watching a young man change the story of their family. So gentlemen, never believe your situation is permanent or that your struggles are too heavy to overcome.
Life has a way of rewarding those who show up with determination, discipline, and purpose,, not complaints, excuses, or regret. As we celebrate the boy child this week, I choose to celebrate Dennis Wawira, a.k.a Maize Guy,, a young man who continues to inspire us all. Roho ni iyo!!!
There is no love in the workplace. Laughter is not love, and friendship is not love. Everyone is there for a salary. When the time comes, the people you think are your friends may sell you out to save their jobs. Focus more on your work and personal growth.
You will be tempted to show that you are doing well, but it is important you resist the urge to perform for an audience that don’t matter. It’s very unnecessary.
My favorite part of resurrection is when they went back and didn’t find Jesus where they left him. Don’t let nobody find you where they left you. He got up. You can too. Nothing is too hard for God to fix.