Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Critical Thinking Notes



 Survivorship Bias: Why you shouldn't trust successful people's advice



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Friday, September 16, 2016

Superlative Motivation


"We don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day”


Do you remember the "era" of Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer? Would you recognize Cindy Crawford even today? Naomi Campbell?

What makes some models so "super" anyhow?
Be yourself. Be super. 

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Which one most resembles you?  In what way(s)? 

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Tuesday, September 06, 2016

I accidentally discovered a snapshot that captures the topsy-turvy state of things in the Nigerian economy. Now let me tell you a story.

Bad news in Nigeria currency, prices, and fuel.   Image seen today at the bottom of the homepage on PremiumTimes.
Time for a story:
February 2014, CBN Governor Sanusi was sacked by then-President Goodluck Jonathan.
Four months later, incoming CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele delivered an inspiring address about the things the Central Bank would focus on.   

By June 2015, Muhammadu Buhari was the new president of Nigeria and gossip had it that his body language (as a no-nonsense anti-corruption crusader) was already dissipating Nigeria's crooked thieves. 
Most people may have forgotten, but during the campaign Buhari pledged to do great things within the first 100 days - these were real promises, each section beginning with "I pledge to."  
Reality gave Nigerians a sound knock on the head! 
It was not until near year-end that this new President appointed Ministers, including himself as Minister of Petroleum, and only a few of the new ministers bothered to quickly communicate concrete plans and accomplishments. 

Here are some observed results: 
The naira in meltdown mode already by February 2016. 
Here on UpNaira, I attempted to explain Buharinomics as the work of a confused muslim. 
Confused Central Bank leadership especially if you revisit the objectives the same Emefiele laid out on assumption of office. 
Confusion in managing importation of fuel and prices despite (or because of?) the great attention given to that sector where the country's president and commander-in-chief was also the minister.   

In May 2016 when President Buhari clocked one year in Office, the Nigerian press took the initiative to review his performance and  generally he received a D for disappointment and an F on the economy.  The people on the street really complained - Nigerians are so funny - because prices have been going up like mad. 

I know you are sad and possibly hungry/tired, but don't be. 
There is hope,
as the United Nations' MDGs give way to SDGs with globally-agreed metrics and monitoring towards sustainable economic growth; 
and as the AfDB strives to develop Africa with a focus on feeding, powering with electricity, investing in industrialization and transnational infrastructure, and of course in the people and their capabilities; 
and with the possibilities that forever UpNaira $weet '16 individuals like you embody,
we shall overcome. 

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Sunday, September 04, 2016

Redefining Leadership through Music & Entrepreneurship


I really like Audu Maikori and Chocolate City.  There are many interviews out there by well-known business-owners and leaders, but here is one that I choose to share because values matter. 

"Published on 29 Aug 2016 here
Audu Maikori is the Founder of Chocolate City Group and Music Week Africa.  Having built one of the most respected and successful urban record labels in Africa, he's using his passion to drive activism, youth development and enterprise. He sat with us at Google to discuss leadership through music and entrepreneurship.  Interview Moderated by Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor Google Country Manager Nigeria."

If you absolutely love the confluence of media/IP/law/IT , ABSOLUTELY head over to Coursera's Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of New Media Platforms.  It's an advanced law course, extremely exciting and very good, given by University of Chicago's Randal Picker. 
You may pay if you desire the certificate, otherwise, just delve in, watch the final week and introductory week for summaries, and prepare to learn learn learn exciting stuff about platforms and the world's biggest companies - Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple - and the legal stories around them. Spotify?  Netflix?  Do it. 

NEWSBUKA for all the burning topics in Nigerian politics and society.GeT FREE EmAiL UpDaTeS"
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Friday, September 02, 2016

AfDB as MVP











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