Murphy's Notes

"If you're taller than me, you can't also be shorter than me". This statement I came across weeks ago underpins the fact that everyone has a unique advantage. The challenge is that most people dwell on their disadvantages and complain about how they've been dealt the short end of the stick. You should rather focus on the bright side. Find your unique advantage and capitalise...

Today’s note underscores the importance of gratitude. Gratitude for the big things and the little things. Even when you appreciate someone for doing you a favour and they say the words “Don’t mention!”, you must understand that this is merely an expression of modesty and so you do not need to stop “mentioning”. Refined people never forget to mention!

In every business organisation, there are various types of employees. Those who make things happen and rise to the top are usually entrepreneurial. While they do not directly own the business, they take ownership of whatever service they’re providing to the company and its clients. And they have the right attitude to work. Ask yourself this difficult question today and give yourself the bitter tru...

In today's note, we dwell a bit on the first lesson from last week's episode - Money Management. I share the one money management tip that has helped me over the last four years and is the bedrock of growth in lots of life endeavours - record keeping. When you keep proper records of your expenses and income, it helps you audit and manage your cashflow better.

It's been two weeks since we dropped a new episode but this episode is three in one. On this special episode, we discuss with Dr. Okezie Ochuba about some of the key principles that young people need to imbibe centred on finances, early career, and family life. Dr. Ochuba is a seasoned administrator, leader, and entrepreneur. He has mentored lots of young people over the years who have gone on...

Sometimes we overestimate the value of one year and underestimate the value of one day and one small action. It all begins with one. Special thanks to my cousins Onyinye and Chidiamara Anosike for their support in crafting this episode.

Today's note is about feedback. Beyond mentorship and gudance from people who have gone ahead of you, one of the things that can fuel your journey is feedback. It helps you guage whether you're on track and helps you to adjust your sails.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of mentorship and guidance to your journey in almost any sphere of life. I share insights from my personal experience of how valuable guidance gave me a headstart when I began this podcast.

It's exactly 11 weeks today since we posted our first note. The journey, though short, has taught me a couple of things and today we start a new series where I'll be sharing some of the practical lessons I have picked up.

In the last episode, we talked about speaking to Alice. It was a lesson on seizing opportunities. Today, we talk about some things you can do to increase your chances on the famous "table" of negotiation. We also explain the concept of value and perceived value.

Today's note is a lesson on opportunities inspired by the popular song by Smokie titled "Living Next Door to Alice". Sometimes we're tempted to wait for the perfect time and conditions to do the things we need to do. But most events in life are time-bound so we must learn to rise to the occasion and take action, or someday when it's too late, we just might watch Alice drive o...

The number of hours in a day is constant - 24 hours. The time is limited but we can adjust the way we use it. In this episode, we share two learning hacks that can help you consume information faster and get more done in less time. You may not get more than 24 hours from the clock, but you can compress 30+ hours into 24 hours if you apply some simple principles.

A lot of times, we find ourselves getting stuck in the learning phase. You have so many hours of training under your belt but so few hours of practice and application. As much as it is important to learn, it is even more important to apply because you can only be said to truly know something to the extent to which you have applied it.

As a young person who is just starting out, you want to build wealth and build it fast. An infinite list of seemingly juicy options will be flashed in your face about where to invest your money. Real Estate? Stocks? Crypto? FOREX? But what's the best investment decision you can make, and why? Find out on this episode!

“Some people die at 25. We just don't bury them until they're 75!” - Benjamin Franklin. In this episode, we talk about "Childlike Wonder" - one of the seven virtues from Mark Batterson's book titled Play the Man. If you want to live before you die, you must hold on to your childlike wonder.

The man who loves walking will walk faster than the man who loves the destination. Sometimes we focus so much on the things we want to achieve when we should really be focusing on the processes and systems that can get us there. On this episode, we talk about why it's important to fall in love with the journey, rather than the destination.

On this special episode, my siblings, nephews and I share valuable lessons we have learned from our father - Dr. Okezie Okereke Ochuba. Today, 5th January, happens to be his birthday and we just thought it would be a great opportunity to reminisce on how much he has impacted our lives so far. Lots of lessons to pick out from this episode. Happy birthday, dad. We love you very much! Featuring: Prim...

So you've hit the ground walkin'. You've taken your first step. Have you really overcome inertia or there's more to be done? Find out on this episode!

Welcome to the first episode of Murphy's Notes. In this episode, I share the story of how and when this idea started, how we will run (or walk), and finally our first valuable lesson based on the story of Murphy's Notes. Join us as we hit the ground "walking"!