Yesterday I was talking to a contact from Tanzania about how much nuance gets lost in news coverage.
His account of the protests was so complex and layered compared to what I’d been seeing in the news. 🧵
You are admired only when you win. Until then, you are tolerated at best, mocked at worst, and invisible in between. This is the law of existence: success or contempt. The world does not pity the unsuccessful man, it condemns him.
Every relationship, no matter how tender, hides a quiet struggle for influence. Even love becomes a negotiation of leverage; between who leads, who yields, and who controls the rhythm of emotional distance. Those unaware of this dynamic always lose it.
Most men chase confidence. The intelligent ones chase competence, because real confidence isn’t a mindset, it’s a side effect of evidence; when you’ve built skill under pressure, you don’t need hype, you just show up and outperform those still talking.
Land as an investment
To those who pride in buying land and more plots of land that barely produce or bring in any cash flows.
This message is for you.
Maybe time to rethink the approach
With its recognisable polka-dot (bu teela) pattern, this necklace is typical of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Region. Mothers filled collars like this with a mix of aromatic herbs, spices and plant seeds, placing them around their babies’ necks.
In life and career, we often worry about our status, doubting ourselves and comparing to others. But true success comes from believing in yourself, staying steady, and being consistent in your efforts.
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