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[Belinda @beliuwera]

At times, we may feel stretched or pressed, but we’re in the hands of a father who loves us and intends not to harm us. Trust the Potter and trust His process.
“And yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand.”Isa 64:8

[Belinda @beliuwera]

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[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

The most important piece of career advice: Be the person who can figure it out. You’ll be given tasks you have no idea how to complete. There's nothing more valuable than someone who can just figure it out. Do some work, ask key questions, get it done. People will fight over you.

[Sahil Bloom @SahilBloom]

I get a lot of messages asking for career advice.

This is my attempt to synthesize my responses into a series of short, valuable lessons.

22 pieces of career advice I wish I knew at 22...

The single most important rule: Be valuable.

Create value, receive value. If you want to make a lot of money, create value for everyone you come into contact with. Money earned is a direct byproduct of value created. Identify problems, create solutions, scale those solutions. If you aren't valuable, nothing else on this list matters. If you are valuable, the rest of the list is like gasoline on your already roaring fire.

Durable things take a long time to build. Flimsy things happen fast.

There are no shortcuts to building something real. The faster it comes, the faster it can fall apart. Remember that.

Be the person who can figure it out.

Early on, you'll be given a lot of tasks you have no idea how to complete. There's nothing more valuable than someone who can just figure it out. Do some work, ask key questions, get it done. People will fight over you.

There are no style points in life.

You don't get more points for making it look good. You win by getting to the truth. The layup counts just as much as the 360-degree windmill dunk—and it probably saves energy so that you can be on the court for the full game.

People want to do business with people they like.

So, being likable and nice to be around is a durable competitive advantage.

The best opportunities look like tiny cracks, not open doors.

Opportunities rarely feel obvious in the moment. Capitalizing on them requires one part awareness (to spot the tiny crack) and ten parts courage (to dive through it).

Inputs are great, but you're paid for your outputs.

Inputs and outputs may be dislocated in the short-term, but they should be connected in the long-term. If not, you probably need to adjust your inputs.

If you want extraordinary outputs, you need to be willing to contribute extraordinary inputs.

Life is filled with challenging, painful tradeoffs and sacrifices. There's no cheat code or hack to get around it. You need to be willing to endure seasons of unbalance to unlock a life of balance on the other side.

The ability to take feedback is a long-term competitive advantage.

Everyone says they want feedback, but most just mean they want positive feedback. If you can seek out constructive feedback and embrace it, you will always outmatch the person who runs from it.

Seek out rooms where you don't feel like you belong.

That feeling of uncertainty, fear, and discomfort is usually a sign of growth.

Always focus on doing.

You'll come across a lot of great talkers—people who seem to have built their careers on the back of sounding smart, using fancy words, and the like. While it may work out for a few, it's a bad risk-adjusted strategy. It's not talking about the thing, it's not brainstorming about the thing, it's not asking about the thing, it's not thinking about the thing. The only way to reliably get ahead is by doing the thing.

Potential is nothing without execution.

When you're young, everyone cares about your potential. You get accustomed to focusing on it. But as you get older, no one cares about your potential—just your delivery against it.

Everything matters.

Every single thing. You don't get to pick and choose when to show up, because the world will ignore your best and judge you for your worst. Top performers show up with energy and enthusiasm for the little things just as much as they do for the big things.

Learn to sell.

Sell yourself, your story, your product, your vision, your ideas. Don't be afraid of being told no. Use it to refine the message until you get to a yes.

Build a reputation for reliability.

My grandfather once told me: "You’ll achieve much more by being consistently reliable than by being occasionally extraordinary." I will never forget that. You can get pretty damn far by just being someone that people can count on to show up and do the work. Being reliable is entirely free but surprisingly rare.

If you want to accomplish anything significant, you have to work hard.

Nothing bad has ever come from working hard on things you care about. It may not lead to the outcome you expect, but it will lead to an outcome you deserve.

Don't follow your passion, follow your energy.

Passion can lie, but energy never does. When you have energy for something, you're prone to giving your deep attention to learn more about it. You open up to the world. You ask great questions and observe. Chasing your energy is how you unlock the gold in life.

Be selective in the games you choose to play.

There's an old African proverb that says, "The Lizard had the tree in mind when challenging the Dog to a fight." The most successful people I've met are hyper self-aware. They identify their unique edge, then play games that favor it (and avoid those that expose their weaknesses). Know your game and play it well.

Closed mouths don't get fed.

If you want something—and you’ve done the work to earn it—go ask for it. The old adage to sit back and wait for good things to happen is terrible advice. A little push goes a long way.

Do the "old fashioned" things well.

Look people in the eye, do what you say you'll do, be early, practice good posture, have a confident handshake, listen more than you speak. These things are all free and will never go out of style.

Side hustles are usually just distractions.

Having 5-10 income streams may sound nice, but it's quite rare that an income stream is truly passive. If it requires your mental energy (or creates headaches), it may just be a distraction pulling you away from the main thing that matters.

Your employer (probably) doesn't care about you.

Everyone's your best friend until it's time to make hard decisions. One of my dearest friends just got laid off after 15 years at a firm. The guy who gave him the news had hired him originally and been a groomsman at his wedding. Suddenly, he wouldn't reply to texts or pick up the phone. There's no loyalty. The sooner you accept that, the better off you'll be.

Your career is a long game. These 22 pieces of advice will help you play it well.

And always remember: Advice is great, but it's nothing without action.

I hope you take a few items from this list and act on them in the days and weeks ahead. Apply the ones that resonate, ignore the ones that don't.

Onward and upward...

[Belinda @beliuwera]

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[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

Happy Birthday, Your Excellency @PaulKagame
On behalf of the Bank of Kigali family, we extend our heartfelt wishes. Your visionary leadership has driven Rwanda’s transformation, and we are proud to contribute to this progress under your inspiring guidance.

[Made By BK @madeby_BK]

Our new website is coming soon🤩, bringing everything you need together in one place. A more user-friendly experience with quick access s to essential information, customer support, and financial education😊. Stay tuned for an easier way to navigate your banking needs😁!

[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

Kanyana Sharon, rwiyemezamirimo akaba n’umuyobozi w’uruganda Ishyo Foods yadusangije uko gahunda ya BK Urumuri yamufashije kwagura ibikorwa bye ubu bikaba bigeze ku rwego rushimishije. Nawe waba umwe mubo BK Urumuri izafasha ku nshuro ya 8.
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[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

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[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

Bank of Kigali stands in solidarity with the Rwandan community as we mark the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Together, we remember the innocent victims who lost their lives, cherish their memory, and reaffirm our commitment to building a future of unity, peace, and prosperity. #Kwibuka30

[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

Wabimenye se? Ibiciro byo gucunga konti n’ibyo kubikuza sheki itari iyawe byakuweho😃! Fungura konti muri Banki ya Kigali utavuye aho uri kuri terefoni yawe maze uryoherwe na serivisi za banki zihendutse.

[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

Uko isi itera imbere ni ko na Serivisi z’imari zirushaho gutera imbere. Muri Banki ya Kigali twahisemo kugeza izi serivisi ku bantu bose kandi mu buryo buhendutse. Guhera kuri itariki ya 22 Mutarama 2024, Ikiguzi cyo gucunga konti ndetse n’icyo kubikuza sheki itari iyawe NI UBUNTU.

[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

We're thrilled to launch the Mother's Room at our Head Office! This space is a game-changer, designed for working moms with exceptional facilities, designed to promote work-life balance. This facility will ensure comfort and privacy of nursing mothers allowing them to breastfeed infants during working hours. 💙#BKCares

[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

Bank of Kigali CEO, @dkarusisi said: ''We recognize the importance of work-life balance in the lives of our employees. We understand that our team members are not only dedicated professionals but also mothers, fathers, caregivers, and individuals with responsibilities beyond the workplace and it is our responsibility to support them in balancing these roles.

Our commitment to gender equality is unwavering and is at the heart of the initiatives we undertake. The Mother's Room is a shining example of our dedication to supporting our working mothers in their professional and personal journeys.''

[Belinda @beliuwera]

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[Irembo @TeamIrembo]

“Manual testing limits the testers in terms of coverage."

“Having solid test documentation to refer to eliminates any 'who's right and wrong' debates. Solid test documentation includes a clear scope, test cases, and test scenarios.” -Belinda Uwera.

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[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

What's up our people!✋Bank of Kigali came all the way to your personal contact lists. Save the number; [phone] and get in touch anytime, anywhere.

[DKarusisi @dkarusisi]

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[Bank of Kigali Official @BankofKigali]

This morning, our CEO @dkarusisi, hosted a breakfast event with female employees of BK to recognize and honor their dedication to the company and their families. This was done in celebration of International Women's Day. #BankingOnWomen #IWD

[DKarusisi @dkarusisi]

Honored to receive the GSMA Chairman’s award at #MWC23 for the smartphone financing program, in partnership with @MTNRwanda! @BankofKigali is committed to supporting digital penetration and empowering Rwandans through accessible and innovative banking solutions. #RwandaWorks 🇷🇼