by Benard Makaa | Jan 6, 2018 | Letters
FROM John Graham, at Hot Springs, Arkansas, to his son, Pierrepont, at the Union Stock Yards in Chicago. Mr. Pierrepont has been investing more heavily in roses than his father thinks his means warrant, and he tries to turn his thoughts to staple groceries. Hot...
by Benard Makaa | Dec 24, 2017 | Philosophy, Psychology
Memento mori is Latin for “Remember death.” The phrase is believed to originate from an ancient Roman tradition in which a servant would be tasked with standing behind a victorious general as he paraded through town. As the general basked in the glory of the cheering...
by Benard Makaa | Dec 21, 2017 | Culture, Philosophy, Psychology
I have always been researching on Nikola Tesla, read almost all biographies on him and the latest book I read “Empires of light” brought more illumination on him. You can check here 2017 List of the best books I’ve read so far. My 5th year undergraduate project...
by Benard Makaa | Dec 21, 2017 | Culture, Philosophy, Psychology
Engineer, physicist, and futurist Nikola Tesla (July 10, 1856–January 7, 1943) is among the most radical rule-breakers of science and is regarded by many as the greatest inventor in human history. His groundbreaking work paved the way for wireless communication and...
by Benard Makaa | Oct 29, 2017 | Psychology, Stories
…You might not have fun right away but you will find it is worth it in the end. The Three Little Pigs Once upon a time when pigs spoke rhyme And monkeys chewed tobacco, And hens took snuff to make them tough, And ducks went quack, quack, quack, O! There was an old...
by Benard Makaa | Aug 18, 2017 | Books
Note to myself Most of the serious mistakes I have made so far in life are bad ego decisions. I have made bad ego decisions with women, many, many bad ones with money and quite a few that put me in some sort of physical and emotional danger. I now try to avoid such...
by Benard Makaa | Aug 18, 2017 | Letters
(Source: Reagan: A Life In Letters) In June of 1971, 26-year-old Michael Reagan married his 18-year-old fiancée in a beautiful ceremony that took place in Hawaii, but which sadly couldn’t be attended by his dad, the future President of the United States, Ronald...
by Benard Makaa | Aug 13, 2017 | Psychology
You can leverage it to make new contacts or expand your business. You can use it to showcase your expertise, share what you’ve learned, or learn from people you admire and respect. You can use it to stay informed, entertained, and connected. You can even find...
by Benard Makaa | Aug 10, 2017 | Psychology, Stories
Whenever you ask someone to do or be anything, think of Mahatma Gandhi and the story of “The Little Boy and Sweets.” It is such a great example to live up to and delivers an invaluable lesson on the character of leadership. Coming to see Gandhi, a woman waited in...
by Benard Makaa | Aug 9, 2017 | Psychology
I have occasionally given out gifts to different people at different occasions. For the physical gifts category, I can say I have given books the most. And of the books (hard copies) I have gifted the most, one stands out “How To Win Friends and Influence People” by...
