The donkey syndrome...

Granted, he who laughs last may laugh longest, best or loudest, however you put it. But let us also not forget that some people laugh last not because the ironic twist of events is in their favour, but because they think slowest.

Like I once told y'all about the donkey syndrome; that the reason why the donkey keeps braying or hee-hawing when the rest of creation is sleeping is because it is slow on the uptake, and at night is when his faculty of remembering the fun things of the day is at work.

Satisfaction with mediocrity....

When one does a piece of work, gives, or acts on his own free will to support an institution or to achieve an end, probably because it was needed and nobody was willing to do it, what he gives is what you get, because there's no legal requirement or contract that compels him to do it.

However, a professional that was appointed, given the right tools and handsomely rewarded to support an institution or to achieve an end is not expected to just try, or to give a best that's not good enough; he's supposed to do well. Anything lacking that expected degree of outcome is straight-up incompetence or unwillingness.

But until we become aware of this fact, the 'tanneh na' or 'try na' syndrome, the 'maslaha' tendency, acceptance of bare minimum results, and satisfaction with mediocre abilities and achievements will be here for donkey's years.

So many ways of doing things...

Six plus three, five plus four, seven plus two, four plus half of one multiplied by two, three times three, and root three hundred and twenty four divided by two are all equal to nine, and those are just out of many ways to arrive at the number occurring after eight and before ten, it depends on how simple or complicated you want it. Wise people will tell you that six of one and half-a-dozen of the other is the same difference.

My point being, just in case you think everyone should be happy with the decisions you make, or you think your solutions and ideas must be the be all and end all for everyone and at all times, understand that until the last dog is shot, there will always be different ways of doing things. But at the end of the day, what matters is the suitability of the information, event, or object being produced as a result of what you did. Do have a great week ahead

To be or not to be known?

Sometimes the lesser you're known, the better for what you truly are, and perhaps what you do not want to be known for. Better yet, the best of what to be known for, is not to be known for what you weren't known for. I call it preservation of reputation.

But it is also a good thing that you are known for what you really want to be known for; you may call that cultivation of credibility; a kind of reputation that'll impact your ability to be believed without reservations about your intentions.

Now in case you're dying to ask how well can one be known for what he wants to be known for, even though he isn't, if he is not ready to incur any risk of being busted for what he truly is? I'll tell you, it is a good thing. That wary part of this someone is called sense of consequence. Now I know I sound like a conman, but I am just trying to have fun with words.

That's how you know you're a trendsetter...

Even if you're not necessarily the most stunning, but creative much, you may put on a certain outfit that is not even exclusive, and surprisingly have folks yearning to doff theirs and don yours. Like: "OMG! This is so awesome. Where can I get one?" And even though the thing is available in almost every store at the Serrekunda Market, very affordable and has no extraordinary characteristics.

It usually is not about the thing in question, it's about the distinctive style or elegance of the one wearing it; perhaps an indication of how leading an influence you have in setting trends, and I think that's not just a good thing, it's a great thing. So if you ask me, why not take pride in considering modelling or designing? It could be way more rewarding than coming on here to complain about some alleged copycat.

From this new year going forward, it will take us and our individual communities far if we can turn all our degenerative thoughts and negative energies into positive thoughts and gainful ventures.

Arrogance....

Male or female, arrogance, as in proud contempt of everyone but you and yours, or exalting your worth, knowledge, skill or importance to an undue degree doesn't require much creativity. All you need is to be the biggest fan of yourself.

But tell you what, to avoid being caught in your not so best act, never assume that you're the best thing since sliced bread, unless of course you're the best thing since sliced bread, and that's pretty hard to tell. If you ask me, you don't want to be forced to eat the humble pie; after your unexpected fall from grace that is.

Beware....

When you have a mate, a classmate mostly, whose Intelligence Quotient (IQ) exceeds his weight, the type that you think is socially awkward and annoying because he's always into something more introverted, and doesn’t find comfort in your definition of fun, avoid being hostile towards him. It is more than likely that you'll someday call him "Boss."

When that time comes; I mean when his successes start to absolve his mouth from speaking for him, God help you if he remembers the bully that you once were to him, because even if you think he's still physically weak, he now can afford to buy thugs that will whoop your arse, and he'll if you give him cause to.