Random Thoughts

Proud African, Ugandan , Businessman, Forester .loves diplomacy and Soberly broad minded. Procurement Specialist

[Random Thoughts @RandomThour48e]

Case scenario. You're in wandegeya and you want to give someone in Nakawa 1m. If you use mobile money it will cost you 18500 but if you're to physically take it to Nakawa a jaj is 5k and a taxi is 1k.

[PK Snr @wa_Kabwohe]

Why have Ugandans refused/failed to fully embrace cashless transactions? In some countries in the neighborhood, even a street parking slip of as littro as Ugx. 500 is expected cashless. Cash is, in fact, frowned upon. What am I missing?

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

“The only thing an old man can tell a young man is that it goes fast, real fast, and if you’re not careful it’s too late. Of course, the young man will never understand this truth.”

— Norm Macdonald

[Random Thoughts @RandomThour48e]

Bigger dreams call for healthier habits and healthier habits require more self discipline

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Some people are so used to asking for permission . Even where doors are wide open , they still want to first check if there is someone to give them permission to enter.

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These are unprecedented times . No one has ever experienced the current situation before.

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Out of sight is out of mind , pay her annual rent at once and after 2 months she will tell you that you have never done anything for her. Pay it monthly and every month she will shower you with praise .

[Random Thoughts @RandomThour48e]

A man gets a gig upcountry,His wife is so negative about the whole situation to the extent that she tells him how he might even get an accident on his way there . He ignores her and decides to go ,it all goes well and he’s paid well . Man now finds it hard to give her some money.

[Okong' Okuna @XivTroy]

It's a favourite illusion of our time that man wants happiness. Man wants stimulation, and he'll fetch it from the bluest flame of hell. He'd sooner suffer pain than endure the stillness of nothing. You condemn him to anguish every time you satisfy him.

God's dilemma.

[Okong' Okuna @XivTroy]

To the Africans celebrating Dangote; he is why we support capitalism. There is no ideology more Pan-African than capitalism. African unity will never be achieved through sloganeering; only shared industry. The Dangote story is impossible in a socialist/communist society.

[Okong' Okuna @XivTroy]

In fact, I hate to hear the word potential in adults because its definitive proof you didn't try hard enough. You didn't want it bad enough. It's better if we didn't know you had potential!

[Okong' Okuna @XivTroy]

Deep conversation with buddies yesterday:

Mans said we are getting to the age where its becoming clearer who put in the work and who didn't. That it's not just a money thing, but even our in networks. The conversations we are having: what have you done with life? Are we referring to the things we have done, or the things we could have?

He knotted his fist, said, in fact, not achieving the dream is not the biggest issue. It's never having tried. Said he is no longer even concerned with being the biggest artist in Africa anymore, but when his son asks: "what did you do?", he wants to be able to point him to the evidence of his attempts:

That I did one, two, three, and there they are. That's more important than the dream. The things you actually do, not the aspirations.

I said, brother, you know there are disadvantages in life, like not having enough resources? Poor people work hard. They are just unlucky.

Dude, almost lost it. Said, first, I don't know who peddled this notion that privileged folks don't work hard but that aside, "Okuna, how many people do you have in your contact?"

I said hundreds.

He said, "if you were dying right now, would you call them to rescue you?"

I said, yes.

He said, have you reached out to any of them for your dreams? And not just to talk about dreams but to actually be a part of it?

I said, well, you know, everyone has something they are dealing with. I wouldn't want to impose.

He said, exactly! You don't want it bad enough, my brother. You are not dying to get your dreams. You still care about perceptions. And that's the problem, we build networks based on perceived and anticipated values we will never have if we don't ask now.

I said, Brother, it's not that people don't ask They ask and alll they get is a no.

Man banged his fist on the table, said, "Good! Delete number! Next!"

I said, Brother, you can't just discard folks because they refused to give you the value you wanted. They have other values.

He asked, what value?

I said, "Conversations. Sex. Future opportunities."

He said, "Okuna, you are dying. Having a dream, potential... is dying. A little everyday. The lights are going off, my man, and you still want to have sex, Okuna? What good are evening conversations when you're drowning, man?"

He said, "In fact, I hate to hear the word potential in adults because its definitive proof you didn't try hard enough. You didn't want it bad enough. It's better if we didn't know you had potential!"

He went on: Okuna, do you know how sad it is to see a guy who you know to be excellent, failing at life? Because of the sanctity they assign potential?

He said, In fact, I want you to lose people, man. I wish more men lost people. So you can lose the illusion of safety that keeps you floating. Every man should get to a place where he knows it's just him, his dreams, and his God!

That's when his journey really takes off!

He concluded, and said: "You know, Okuna, it may not be your fault that you don't get to your dreams. But poor, cursed, unlucky; what evidence exists that you actually put your life on the line for the things you say you wanted? The things you say you deserved?"

[Random Thoughts @RandomThour48e]

URA officials at Kampala Boulevard branch need to re do interviews. They’re so ignorant of the tax laws of this Country.

[SokoAnalyst @SokoAnalyst]

The supplier calling about an overdue invoice may also be trying to pay salaries.

Remember that when deciding which calls to return. Strong businesses need dependable suppliers, and those relationships require fair terms, honest communication and payment as agreed.

If you cannot meet a commitment, speak early and agree on a realistic plan. We should want the businesses around us to become stronger as we grow. Their ability to keep delivering matters to our own.

[Random Thoughts @RandomThour48e]

Instead of looking for money . You’re digging deep into people’s personal information.

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It is a bit disheartening to see some people believe that comparing themselves to others will give them the drive to succeed.

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@URAuganda must be getting all it’s semi illiterate staff who are ignorant of the tax laws of Uganda and deploying them at its Boulevard Branch .when you interact with those at Nakawa there is a huge difference.

[Dear Son. @DearS_o_n]

CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG BUT, after 37 years of age, I’ve finally come to realize that, as a man, no one cares about you. Not your wife. Not your family. Not your friends. Not your workmates. Nobody. People act like they care, but deep down, they don't. You are on your own. Always on your own.

[SokoAnalyst @SokoAnalyst]

A profitable business can still struggle to pay salaries when its customers have not paid their invoices. That is why cash flow deserves your attention every week. The sale, the profit and the money in your account are different things.

Before celebrating a large order, understand what you must spend to fulfil it and when you will be paid. Your team deserves a payday that does not depend on one customer finally answering the phone.

[Random Thoughts @RandomThour48e]

Ignoring minor things is a classic example of Ensi togisakko nyo manyi .

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We need a rehabilitation center in the areas of Nabbingo where people coming from Masaka are first briefed on how to act while in Kampala.

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You post your business with a view of getting customers. You just end up getting people asking you to give them some money.