Category: Columnists

LIFE And The Danger Of Power By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Power is one of the most fascinating forces in human life. It can build institutions, transform communities, protect the vulnerable and create opportunities for millions. Yet, when power is not guided by wisdom, humility and accountability, it can become dangerous, not only to those who are controlled, but also to the person who possesses it. Power can elevate a person, but it can also expose the person’s character. A person may appear humble when powerless, generous when struggling and…

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What Price Do You Place on Your Values? By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB In the hustle of life, where ambition clashes with ethics and choices define our paths, one question stands tall: How much do you sell your values for? Our values, those deeply rooted principles that guide our decisions, are the compass of our character. They shape who we are, how we live, and the legacy we leave behind. Yet, in a world that often tempts us with shortcuts, wealth, or fleeting success, it’s easy to lose sight of…

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Humanity Over Ego Letting Go of Pride, Prejudice, and Selfishness for the Greater Good By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB The greatest battles humanity faces are not always fought on the battlefield. Many are fought within the human heart, between humility and pride, compassion and selfishness, forgiveness and resentment, unity and division. Throughout history, civilizations have risen when people placed the common good above personal ambition. Likewise, families, organizations, and nations have suffered when ego became more important than humanity. In today’s increasingly divided world, the call has never been more…

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LIFE AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF WASTE By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Learning to Stop Wasting Time, Talent, Opportunities, Relationships and Life Itself “Waste is not merely what we throw away; sometimes, waste is what we fail to use.” Life is one of humanity’s greatest gifts, yet it is also one of the most frequently wasted. Every morning, millions of people receive something priceless that money cannot buy: another day. Yet many spend that day complaining about yesterday, worrying about tomorrow, envying someone else’s journey, or pursuing things that add little…

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Healing a Broken World Starts With You Personal Responsibility in Creating Positive Global Change By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB The world today stands at a crossroads. Across continents, we witness conflicts that divide nations, poverty that robs millions of dignity, injustice that silences the vulnerable, environmental degradation that threatens future generations, and a growing sense of loneliness despite unprecedented technological connectivity. Faced with these enormous challenges, it is easy to believe that one individual can do very little. We often wait for governments, institutions, or influential leaders to solve society’s…

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LIFE And The Power of Your Environment By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB “Show me your friends, and I will show you your future.” — African Proverb “You cannot live a positive life in a negative environment.” — Joel Osteen “If you want to fly with eagles, don’t swim with ducks.” — T. Harv Eker Life is a journey of choices, opportunities, and influences. While talent, intelligence, and determination are essential ingredients for success, one often-overlooked factor shapes our destiny more than we realize, our environment. Your environment is not merely…

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In Life, the Table Turns A Lesson in Humility, Hope, and Perseverance By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Before the applause fades, remember this truth: no condition is permanent. The one who is celebrated today may need encouragement tomorrow, and the one who is ignored today may become tomorrow’s leader. That is the timeless lesson behind the saying, “In Life, the Table Turns.” “Life is like a wheel; what is down today may be up tomorrow.” Life is a journey filled with seasons of joy and sorrow, victory and defeat, abundance…

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Fear Has Stopped More Dreams Than Failure Ever Could By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB Introduction: The Silent Thief of Greatness One of the greatest tragedies in life is not failure, it is allowing fear to prevent us from ever trying. Across the world, countless dreams have been buried, not because people lacked talent or opportunity, but because they allowed fear to become stronger than faith. “Fear has stopped more dreams than failure ever could.” This profound truth reminds us that failure is often a stepping stone to success, while fear…

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DO NOT FEAR THE FUTURE A Philosophical Reflection on Hope, Purpose, and Human Destiny By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Human beings have always been fascinated by the future. We wonder what tomorrow will bring, whether our plans will succeed, whether our families will be safe, whether our careers will flourish, and whether our dreams will eventually come true. Yet, alongside this curiosity often comes fear, fear of uncertainty, fear of failure, fear of change,…

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The Impact of One Life By Oluwole Solanke PhD, FCIB How a Single Person Can Change the World In a world of billions, it is easy for one person to feel insignificant. Many people quietly wonder whether their lives truly matter or if their actions can genuinely make a difference. Yet history, and everyday life, continually reminds us of one powerful truth: one life can change countless others. Every great movement, every meaningful invention, every act of transformation often begins with a single individual who dared to care, dared to…

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