To read the full PDF version (TBD) To listen to the full audio version (TBD) To purchase and/or read additional reviews, see Amazon page here What do I love about: The Warren Buffett Way? The writer does a great job describing the investment philosophy of Warren Buffet. I particularly enjoyed this read because Warren Buffet approaches […]
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I am one week into (July 25, 2024) my four-month sabbatical, and I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind events that have led me to this very moment. It’s been quite the rollercoaster ride! It all started back in 2023, a year that drained my excitement and energy. The year kicked off with my third
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Acknowledgement: I would like to express my great appreciation to Viktoria Halim for her helpful contribution towards the development of this article The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty for the Canadian economy. The housing market has also been impacted but it is expected to bounce back by early 2021. However, as provinces
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It was sometime early September 2019, the usual itch began. The itch when you feel bored, unfulfilled, uninspired and ultimately devoid of purpose. Work had suddenly become slow, I had put my aspiration to begin my Doctorate on hold after speaking to a mentor. The year was fast coming to an end and I felt
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Brazil is my 7th country to visit since I migrated to Canada in 2014. Whilst I would love to visit more countries and proudly mention a country as my 20th country, I am bound by time and financial resources but I remain grateful for all the many opportunities I have to travel. This was a
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This article is quite due but better late than never. A lot of my followers have asked me “Joan I want to start reading books but I don’t know which book to start with. Each time I go to your site, I feel overwhelmed”. This is understanding and I am glad to provide some tips.
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After over 5 years alone in Canada I went back home to Nigeria for the holidays. Nigeria – My root and place I called home for over 18 years. Words cannot express how I felt – grateful, anxious, excited, fulfilled etc. Many people may wonder why anxiety. I feared that while sometimes I feel lost and
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I found my write-up for my 23rd birthday and you will be surprised what I wrote about – FEAR. Well 2 years later I have narrowed what this FEAR is. I never knew 25 could be this scaring. The last couple of days have revealed my demons. My friend agrees that my symptoms are similar to
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It is Sunday the 24th of February 2019 and I am supposed to be on the flight back to Toronto Canada. But this is not the case. I am in a hotel lobby somewhere in Sukhumvit Soi 26 Bangkok. Cathay Pacific refused to let me fly because I had an invalid visa for Hong Kong(HK-my
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It is December 27 2018. 4 days till 2018 runs out. Its the usual boxing day hustle. Most people are out there shopping in what I like to think is North America’s biggest scam-Christmas shopping/sales. Well I decided to pen my thoughts for the year. The lessons I have learnt, my struggles and hopes for
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