Why?

A young girl wasn't eating the head and tail of fish. She was very disgusted when she saw others eat them. But, one day she decided to re-look into why she wasn't eating them. She noted that her mother had not been cooking the same too. On inquiring her mother responded that her mother, now the granny to the girl, was not cooking them too. The girl got shocked.
She thought now is the perfect chance to know why the granny wasn't cooking the head and the tail of fish who in turn responded that her mother, great grandma to the girl, wasn't cooking them too!
This made the girl furious and amused at the same time, luckily the great grandma was alive.
The grandma started by giving history on different issues and finally responded to that,'..my pan was too small to accommodate an entire fish so I chopped the tail and the head!'


Have you ever sat down and asked yourself why this or that.Many are the times when we join the boats of others without asking deep queries as to why and we start sailing, on to realize the direction they were heading were completely opposite from where we wanted to go. The how can be very easy once your why are very strong, and as -Bernard Baruch said,' Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why'.

There is power in asking questions it will get us what we want, I recall a time one Dr. Wale was giving a talk and he asked a question that was to win one a collection of his books, unfortunately no one got, after he was done with the talk I stood and asked, 'Dr, you had the heart of giving a collection of your books, does it mean you will go back with them?",He responded by saying, "Come have them".

Even the Bible says,
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek; and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew 7:7-8

Question everything, it's key to knowing and redefining the way we live.

Passive Income I {Royalties}

 Passive income is my all time favorite source of money.I invest my resources in my quest to enter this bracket.If you are a believer that you don't have to work your entire life time for money,that you can let money work for you while you do what you love most,then this is yours.It is an income received on regular basis with little effort required to maintain.One invests one off energy and the rest is simply maintenance.

My business mentor earns from this bracket.I asked him what he does with his time since at the end of the day money will still enter his account,'I utilize my time thinking hard on how someone will labor hard for me'. He responded,'You know people are all over looking for jobs to do, not entities to start,it's their choice,who am I not to offer them that'. If someone pays you 50k,how much do you think he is making  through you...',he continues.I chuckle but feel bitter.'Sam,think!',he pauses.I'll look foolish as long as I continue walking with him and fail to start up something tailored towards passive income.

Immediately I embark on a long journey of searching the sources of passive income.I will be writing them in series.Today we look at Royalties.

Royalties is the income received for the right to use:
>Literary dramatic,musical or artistic work
>Approved intellectual property/Innovation
They are typically agreed upon as a% of the gross or net revenues derived from the use of an asset or a fixed price per unit sold of an item

Most royalty income earners are usually protected by the intellectual property laws through copyrights(for Music,Books, Softwares),patents,trademarks(like in franchising),industrial design rights and in some cases trade secrets.
Royalty income earners include:
-Books;publishing,reselling
-Music;Production,performance synchronization,reselling,web-streaming
-Softwares
-Franchise,Joint venture,alliances and partnerships
-Artwork
-Extraction of oil,gas,minerals and other non-renewable resources
-Technical services and assistance in technology transfer.
-Movies.

A Lunch With A Millionaire

I've had the privilege like most of us have had,of talking with millionaires.But there is a  'unique' category of people.When they get a chance they start asking questions like,'How to make a good CV','What are some of the questions asked during interviews','Can you get me a job or a connection of a job'...I must confess I find this ridiculous.What business does a millionaire have to do with the gimmicks that happen during interviews or to get jobs instead of making another million? I think it's only that they shy away from calling us stupid.It's like going to a spiritual leader to inquire about a medical condition or mortgage,they will only pray  and 'libainasaikayokutaichi' for us,but that's faith without action which is dead.

We throw parties to friends spend a few thousands for this,but has it ever crossed my mind to invite for lunch one of the many millionaires we have in town?Not that I will be trying to impress(any way what is there to impress them) but I'm just creating a network and life time changing lessons.They will feel honored if not humbled by your request and they will squeeze out the juices from them.

One day I spent an afternoon with a business mentor who has created a system that makes him money even when absent.when I asked him what he does with his time,he responded,'Thinking'. Who am I not to learn from those who have already made it and thought about what we are about to think.They are willing to show you how they've made it and how we too can make it.

But when we get that chance,let them not feel like we have wasted their precious time by asking questions one could have visited uncle Google or some HR experts.The questions below can help us reap more...

(1)How did you make your first million?
(2)How long did it take you?
(3)How long would it take today?
(4)What is the system used to grow wealth?
(5)Is the system transferable and how long would it take?
(6)The most important lesson you've learnt so far and mistakes made?
(7)What are spiritual values in your life?
(8)What legacy you want to leave?
(9)What are the most important habits to get there/
(10)What opportunities do you see?
...the list can be longer

Let's have a more open mind.
Have an awesome lunch with a millionaire,it will be a delicious I can assure you.

Campus Confession I

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'Aaagh,Alarm again at 5 am,God will understand,why can't I just say my prayers from here',that's my cold inner voice fearing to go for morning devotion.'But,wait, what and where are those 'funny' voices coming from'.I raise my head from bed in curiosity wipe my eyes with my hands and open all ears like I'm in Hague court hearings.My good Lord,for heaven's sake I was going for prayers I mean,you can,t be doing this to my senses,that's unfair.Someone is having 'fun'.That was when I stayed in Kape 64.The slaughter house was the room down my floor.Well,I went for the prayers but my day was just like you want to guess.

It's 9pm,I'm preparing my ugali at Meru 36,I'm wondering why is my ugali making funnier noise today,anyway,Physics was not my subject and connecting the sounds  made when cooking and  measuring the decibels is not in my mind.On finishing,stop imagining!,what you think was happening was happening in one of the rooms.And my night was,eeeh...

I'm cleaning dishes,I can be able to differentiate the smell of  Shisha and herb from the smell of a stinking loo.

The drink looks like a soda,but from his behaviors either the soda has expired or deliberately contaminated.

When she opens up her mouth you can be sure there will be heavy words,the latest such that only Lucifer can decipher.

'Is that Mwakenya',my my my... 'I  wish he went for programming that's where coding happens!'I exclaimed.

'Please come over for supper',That was a perfect invitation.I like when the burden of cooking is offloaded from me.I majestically walk to her premises.On entering,wa wa,I was about to black out,'I'm sorry to  enter while you were dressing,I can excuse myself so that you dress up',I turned back to close the door,'Sam,stop that,I'm dressed just get in',Huu I knew it's gonna be the longest supper time I've ever had,but in one way or the other I survived the 'wrath'.

....Not to mention extreme rave the 'Sabina Joy' like,House parties,..............

These are just but examples of the things that happen in our campuses.I know the 3rd yrs are very happy to be allotted a single room,but that could be the worst thing that ever happened to you in your entire life if you are not cautious.I thank God to have escaped by whisker the temptations.Many fell victims of circumstances and are bitter of the aftermath.May they find solace.

Those things that we were being told about campus to be cautious about when one was joining in first year are real.I witnessed.If you have not yet seen or heard,strive hard not to experience them.Campus has anything one wants and one can easily get.Just choose.

I'm thankful to God to have heard my gentle prayer that I said when entering the gates of Campus my first day.I walked with Him and grew.That's the only thing that salvaged my four years of stay.Temptations were many,others seemed irresistible,but when one has a strong why to or not to,it becomes easier.

I can only prescribe the same dose to,you can be sure you will never be disappointed.What the Bible says you do just meekly follow,that calls for one making it their reference diary.I also realized that when your conscience sends a red signal just stop,there could be danger ahead.



The journey continues,Campus Confession II

Hello World

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Dear World,

Greetings,

I have been quiet, but I've decided to face you and for once request for a one on one conversation. This has been necessitated by the changes that happened in April 26,2014.

Now, now, now...Let me see, how/where do I even start.

Mmmmh,
I've been away from reality since I was born up to the date mentioned above. For all those years I had an almost sure perfect fallback position. If faced with a challenge there was a kind of subscribed support system that had never failed me.

Here I'm. It has come to that point I can no longer beat around the bush assuming that you know my situation.(I know you know it but you’ve assumed awaiting my reaction )The harsh reality is I come to you with debts in the name of HELB, I come with ideal life scenarios since birth, I come with ambiguity of what next (I mean how can I be very sure with your radical nature, massive competition, corrupt nature).

Yesterday, you were funny if not harsh. I just wanted to watch the game between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich 2^nd leg, first leg I watched at the comfort of my sitting position almost reserved at no pay and a bigger screen, but, you know what you did yesterday, that I had to pay for almost a 100bob for 300ml soft drink so that I can watch that game. Seriously!, I mean can’t you understand I’m yet to make big monies. Today the same fate befalls me as Jose Mourinho face off with Diego Simeone.

I know this is just but your introduction of the hurdles to come but do you think I’ll just let you twist and turn me, No. In fact I’m armed big time with several weapons; God, Honesty, Confidence, Entrepreneurial spirit and Dynamism, that’s all that can give me an edge in  your presence. For the papers eeeh,eeh you know what happened between me,books, Nduati with his CSIA(but I’ve got life papers,you know)

Let me warn you if you will not be fair with the way you treat me, I’ll humble you in a manner you’ll hate me, your ways can be torturous. You are mightier but with the instruments above you can be sure, you have a huge set back.

Vrooom!, Let’s go.

The ExtraOrdinary

There is something that apparently stand out for all those who are considered successful in their lives starting with Jesus to other world achievers;Nelson Mandela,Wangari Maathai, Steve Jobs,Lee Kuan Yew...They had some traits,here are 5 of those traits;

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1.Status Quo Disruption
They were not comfortable with their current situation of the environment and nations.
They did not just sit and watch  things happening or just got complacent with the cocoon.They went an extra mile to disrupt the commonly held belief.

2.Impacting on Life of Others
While they were busy chasing their visions,they indirectly or directly brought positive mark to the society.Their dreams were bigger than themselves.It was not just what is in it for me but what is in it for the masses.

3.They Believe in their Own Ideas and Visions
 It looked like a far fetched idea when Martin Luther Jnr was fighting for the rights of black Americans...now what can the racists say now? They were ready to die and others have even died pursuing their burning Visions.

4.Ready to Ignore Conventional Wisdom
 Everyone thought the world was flat until Columbus proved otherwise.When M-Pesa came to being everyone was asking where will money be traveling through.

5.More than Average Risk Tolerance
 Remember Job in the Bible who was willing to continue 'risking' his Faith in God despite losing his all.

Who Is Your Friend?

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I listened to one Tom Makale,the CEO ,Unique Loos give his speech at (Business Entrepreneurship & Innovation ( BEI) conference at UoN,School of Business,I liked.He was drilling us to start thinking critically about life rather than the shadow perspective of life.

....One of the issues he brought out clearly are the people we need to connect ourselves with.We should connect with people who;
1.Are goal-oriented
This entails looking at how realistic and futuristic one is. Also looking at what they are doing now and assessing the course of their lives.They live a purpose driven life.Planning their lives carefully.

2.Bring the best in you
They are not jealous or dwell on the negative side of you but they show us we are equal top the task.They let our talents,abilities and skills sprout.Make us stand out

3.Support us
Not all the times things go well on our side.We need a shoulder to lean on and a helping hand.True connections always stand by our side in tough times.

4.Correct us.
When we go wrong,they don't just keep quiet or just take it lightly.They reprimand us in a gentle way.

5.Challenge us
If you are the best among the people close to you,there is a big reason to worry,you will never grow!
We should associate with people who are wise,adventurous and passionate of what they do.

6.Have Faith in God
If one doesn't believe in a super natural being,the creator of all.They are too full of themselves,that's danger in waiting keep them off your life.They should share the same value system with us.

Now,the  connections we have turn out to be our friends and as Rim John said:'We  are the average of the five people we spend most time with'.Very true,I don't see how one can join Barcelona and play long pass balls,reason being on average every player is doing the short tic-tac passes,total football.
Our network too becomes our net worth.